Market Research and Competitive Intelligence Lead
Core
Shape product strategy and positioning by leveraging competitive insights, industry trends, and client needs to guide fund prioritization and product development.
Role type
Senior IC market research and competitive intelligence lead
Builds
Strategic product roadmaps, fund prioritization frameworks, and market positioning strategies
Domain
Asset management / Investment management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Competitive intelligence, industry research, strategic analysis, vendor management, data analysis, product strategy, stakeholder influence, project management, talent mentorship
Preferred skills
Experience with data providers (eVestment, Broadridge, Morningstar), strategy consulting background, commercial mindset
Technologies
eVestment, Broadridge, Morningstar
Responsibilities
Maintain understanding of industry trends, competitor strategies, and regulatory developments; manage relationships with industry research and data vendors; distribute market and competitor insights via reporting and ad hoc communications; support management decision-making through custom analysis; inform product development and fund prioritization; develop frameworks for product launch decisions; partner with Product Managers and Portfolio Advisors on product positioning; contribute to talent development through mentorship
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic scope