Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Job Description

The world's leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

Proskauer is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Competitive Intelligence Analyst to assist in the development and execution of the Firm's business development programs and initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Director of Competitive Intelligence and Marketing Analytics, the Analyst will be a core member of the Competitive Intelligence team and will collaborate closely with the Associate Directors of Business Development and other members of the Client Development department.

Responsibilities

• Research, compile, organize and analyze internal and external intelligence on key clients and prospects as well as industry and market trends, competitors, and industries.
• Work with the Client Development team to provide background research related to various targeting and business development initiatives.
• Work on evolving initiatives and projects to ensure up-to-date intelligence, including the generation and maintenance of targets for business development and the creation of tracking documents for offices, practices and departments.
• Create mechanisms to track information regarding key clients and prospects as well as broader markets to alert lawyers and BD about events and opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to build upon existing client relationships and maximize the breadth and depth of opportunities with existing clients.
• Provide advice to team on improving efficiencies and innovative methods for greater success in gathering and analyzing intelligence, including generative AI.
• Conduct specialized research and analysis; efficiently and effectively navigate relevant resources from various sources to produce reports on a variety of subjects, practices, targets, clients, industries, geographies and markets.
• Synthesize large data sets and translate information into actionable intelligence and key insights.
• Provide research support, as needed, for client events/seminars, newsletters, client alerts, internal communications, sponsorships, cross-selling initiatives, internal experience and data management, and other tactical business development activities.
• Utilize Proskauer's systems and databases to retrieve information and generate reports.
• Benchmark Proskauer's activities against those of global and domestic competitors
• Manage and lead multiple research projects.
• Prepare and give presentations to team members and lawyers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree a plus.
• 4-6 years of experience serving in a similar research, analytical, or business development role in a law firm or other professional services firm, preferably with offices in Europe. Or advanced degree equivalent. Data science background a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; in particular, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Power BI and other data visualization tools a plus.
• Experience navigating and utilizing databases and research tools. Knowledge and experience with Capital IQ, Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg Law, PitchBook, Reorg Research, Debtwire, Mergermarket, FactSet, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Lexis Newsdesk, Pirical, SEC filings, InterAction, Foundation a plus.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with members of the Client Development team, other departments and lawyers firm-wide.
• Work well independently and as a member of a team; able to interact collaboratively and successfully across organizational departments and levels.
• Adaptable, flexible and comfortable with asking questions to dispel ambiguity.
• Ability to deal with complex material and concepts and manage multiple concurrent projects as well as ability to establish and manage deadlines and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain professional composure in high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, multi-authority, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong client service skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer's offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation for this position is $75,000 - $100,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.