Client & Market Intelligence Senior Analyst

Purpose

The Client & Market Intelligence Senior Analyst supports the global Business Development and Marketing (BDM) function and the firm’s strategic growth through the provision of actionable client, sector, market and competitor intelligence that informs client engagement, business development and strategic decision-making.

You will produce reports, data analysis, presentations and dashboards that help stakeholders understand client priorities, market trends and opportunities and competitive positioning. Working closely with colleagues across the global BDM function and wider firm, you will scope and deliver intelligence requests, including complex assignments requiring effective coordination and quality control.

You will support management in developing the team’s capabilities and embedding consistent working practices. This includes helping colleagues build their knowledge and confidence through hands-on coaching on research methodologies, data analysis and the effective use of information sources, alongside guidance on scoping requests and delivering high-quality outputs.

You will support the development of new approaches to delivering client and market intelligence through AI and automation, helping shape the team’s future capabilities while also improving the efficiency of day-to-day research workflows.

Your key responsibilities

• Produce high-quality client, sector, market, transaction and competitor intelligence to support client engagement and business development initiatives.
• Synthesise complex research and data to produce reports, presentations and dashboards that deliver clear commercial insights and actionable recommendations.
• Monitor priority clients, sectors and competitors, maintain recurring intelligence products and highlight material developments and emerging opportunities to relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of relevant information sources, databases and data providers, selecting and leveraging the most appropriate resources to meet specific research needs.
• Maintain high standards of data quality, analytical rigour and accuracy.
• Support team management in scoping, briefing and coordinating complex requests, applying appropriate review and quality control processes to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Support and coach junior colleagues on research methodologies, data analysis, and the effective use of information sources.
• Identify opportunities to enhance research and intelligence capabilities through the use of AI, automation and data analytics.
• Contribute to training and best practice guidance to support self-service for BDM colleagues and other teams using client and market intelligence
• Contribute to the enhancement of the team’s offering fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, data excellence, and innovation within the team.

Your experience

• Significant experience (5+ years) in client, market, competitive or strategic business intelligence, preferably within professional or financial services and an international environment.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrable expertise in using relevant financial, transaction and market intelligence databases such as Mergermarket, LSEG, Pitchbook, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Debtwire and Preqin.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analysis skills, with experience using data visualisation tools such as Tableau, Power BI or similar.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to turn complex analysis into clear narratives and compelling presentations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the confidence to clarify and challenge briefs, explain findings to senior audiences and collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Experience reviewing colleagues’ work, providing constructive feedback and supporting their learning and development.
• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess information objectively, recognise gaps or limitations, and translate findings into evidence-based recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic, geopolitical and market trends and their implications for clients, sectors and business development opportunities.
• Understanding of developments in AI and automation and their potential to support new approaches to intelligence delivery and enhance existing workflows.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, economics, quantitative methods or similar is a plus

The Team

You will be welcomed into the BDM function as a critical part of the team reporting into the Client & Market Intelligence Senior Manager.

BDM is a globally diverse group of specialists dedicated to driving revenue growth, nurturing our priority client relationships, and strengthening the firm’s reputation.

In this role, you will be supported by and collaborate closely with the local team and the broader BDM function. Our team thrives on a collegiate atmosphere with a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.

Alongside our lawyers, the BDM function is committed to creating, developing, and executing business development and marketing initiatives that drive growth and align with the firm's strategic goals.

The role within BDM promises a diverse array of tasks and projects.

You will encounter significant opportunities for learning and growth within a nurturing and supportive environment. We look forward to expanding our team with individuals who share our drive, forward-thinking mindset, and enthusiasm.

Linklaters

Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices.

Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.

We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.

Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere.

We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal.

What sets us apart

• We offer a truly global work experience and the opportunity to be involved in strategic projects that drive innovation and shape the future of our business
• We belong to a firm that embodies its corporate social, environment, and governance responsibility commitments
• We remain focused on talent and having the best people which will result in a diverse workforce
• Having got the best people, we want them to feel included, valued and respected so they can perform at their best
• We advocate speak-up culture to empower our people in sharing their voices and an open-door policy to ensure they are listened to
• We invest in custom-fit career paths for our people in line with their talents and aspirations
• We provide agile working solutions to meet the changing needs of our people and our business
• We are committed to people first relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and appreciation
• We support the health and wellbeing of our people, providing a safe space to talk about emotions and mental health with access to expert advice as needed
• We invest in developing leaders of the future who demonstrate emotional intelligence and a passion to discover, coach and develop the talents of others

Technical Skills

Budget Management, Business Operation Management, Business Partner Support, Change Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System, Digital Transformation, KPI Analytics, KPI Design, Process Design, Process Improvements, Process Mapping, Technology Deployments

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders (lateralrecruitment@linklaters.com for legal roles or ukbtrecruitment@linklaters.com for business team roles).