Business Intelligence Analyst
Toronto, Ontario
Reference # AC- 6080
Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firm on their search for a Business Intelligence Analyst to join the Business Intelligence team in the Client Relations & Marketing department. This position will report to the Director, Business Intelligence.
This position is multidisciplinary, bringing together the areas of business development research (BD), competitive intelligence (CI) and market intelligence (MI). You will have general knowledge of each area and be agile to apply your skills based on business need. You must be acutely aware of global events/current affairs in the context of the Canadian market and understand the rapidly changing dynamics of the legal services market. A successful candidate will have a general understanding of corporate transactions including M&A, capital markets and private equity.
The Business Intelligence team has an integral part in advancing the Firm’s insights of our clients and key markets. The team brings together internal and external data and information, often seemingly unimportant and unrelated, to derive insights, identify opportunities and competitive threats, and support strategic decision-making. The team provides seamless service to business development professionals and lawyers across all our offices, with an emphasis on quality, responsiveness, innovation, and actionable insight.
Your Responsibilities:
Research & Analysis (60%)
• Undertake business development research using internal and external resources and databases
• Conduct research and analysis of individuals, companies, industries, and markets
• Identify and apply relevant tools to effectively and efficiency complete each project
• Synthesize information and uncover actionable insights into concise deliverables
• Emphasis is on translating data and findings
• Undertake competitive/market monitoring and analysis
• Apply knowledge and skills in support of client files (e.g., capital market requests)
• Support Consultants on various research projects as directed
Systems & Data Collection/Reporting (40%)
• Collect business development data and interpret for entry into internal databases
• Extract data from business intelligence platforms, syndicated data sources, and internal systems
• Generate summary reports that are appropriate for intended stakeholder(s)
• Design and maintain standard reports and visualizations
• Train staff and lawyers on self-serve reporting
• Maintain data integrity across systems and undertake data cleansing projects as directed
• Suggest improvements to optimize data collection, reporting and visualization
Technology & Resources Evaluation
• Participate in major technology evaluations and contribute throughout the technology lifecycle (i.e., business case development, technical requirements analysis, RFPs, implementation, change management, training, maintenance, and decommissioning)
• Participate in research database and resources evaluation
• Contribute to the advancement of our toolkit
Market Developments
• Stay current on trends and technologies in data analysis, business research, and legal marketing
Professional Development
• Attend conferences as directed
• Upgrade skills based on business need
Your Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, information science, applied technology or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in the legal or professional services industry.
• Certificate in competitive/market intelligence is an asset. Certificate in data analytics is an asset.
• Working knowledge of BD/CI/MI concepts and strong business acumen
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
• Intellectually curious with an understanding of the broader business perspective
• Ability to apply qualitative/quantitative and primary/secondary research methods
• Capable of developing industry knowledge very quickly based on business requirements
• Technologically savvy with a keen interest in experimenting and adopting new technology
• Innovative and takes initiative to develop creative solutions to business challenges
• Wants to continuously learn, improve processes/deliverables, drive efficiency and promote lean thinking
• Competent in using online business databases such as Bloomberg, PitchBook, S&P Market Intelligence
• Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel including formula building and pivot tables
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, SharePoint, and Intapp products
• Experience working with databases, data sets and manipulating data
• Ability to understand and derive statistics is an asset
• Strong ability to write clear and concise reports/presentations
• High degree of organization to manage multiple projects and processes simultaneously
• Must be able to work under pressure and produce a high-quality work product
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends as necessary
To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Muna Dhere, Senior Recruitment Specialist at mdhere@kbrs.ca or 647-480-1718 If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Muna Dhere know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.
Toronto, Ontario
Reference # AC- 6080
Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firm on their search for a Business Intelligence Analyst to join the Business Intelligence team in the Client Relations & Marketing department. This position will report to the Director, Business Intelligence.
This position is multidisciplinary, bringing together the areas of business development research (BD), competitive intelligence (CI) and market intelligence (MI). You will have general knowledge of each area and be agile to apply your skills based on business need. You must be acutely aware of global events/current affairs in the context of the Canadian market and understand the rapidly changing dynamics of the legal services market. A successful candidate will have a general understanding of corporate transactions including M&A, capital markets and private equity.
The Business Intelligence team has an integral part in advancing the Firm’s insights of our clients and key markets. The team brings together internal and external data and information, often seemingly unimportant and unrelated, to derive insights, identify opportunities and competitive threats, and support strategic decision-making. The team provides seamless service to business development professionals and lawyers across all our offices, with an emphasis on quality, responsiveness, innovation, and actionable insight.
Your Responsibilities:
Research & Analysis (60%)
• Undertake business development research using internal and external resources and databases
• Conduct research and analysis of individuals, companies, industries, and markets
• Identify and apply relevant tools to effectively and efficiency complete each project
• Synthesize information and uncover actionable insights into concise deliverables
• Emphasis is on translating data and findings
• Undertake competitive/market monitoring and analysis
• Apply knowledge and skills in support of client files (e.g., capital market requests)
• Support Consultants on various research projects as directed
Systems & Data Collection/Reporting (40%)
• Collect business development data and interpret for entry into internal databases
• Extract data from business intelligence platforms, syndicated data sources, and internal systems
• Generate summary reports that are appropriate for intended stakeholder(s)
• Design and maintain standard reports and visualizations
• Train staff and lawyers on self-serve reporting
• Maintain data integrity across systems and undertake data cleansing projects as directed
• Suggest improvements to optimize data collection, reporting and visualization
Technology & Resources Evaluation
• Participate in major technology evaluations and contribute throughout the technology lifecycle (i.e., business case development, technical requirements analysis, RFPs, implementation, change management, training, maintenance, and decommissioning)
• Participate in research database and resources evaluation
• Contribute to the advancement of our toolkit
Market Developments
• Stay current on trends and technologies in data analysis, business research, and legal marketing
Professional Development
• Attend conferences as directed
• Upgrade skills based on business need
Your Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, information science, applied technology or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in the legal or professional services industry.
• Certificate in competitive/market intelligence is an asset. Certificate in data analytics is an asset.
• Working knowledge of BD/CI/MI concepts and strong business acumen
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
• Intellectually curious with an understanding of the broader business perspective
• Ability to apply qualitative/quantitative and primary/secondary research methods
• Capable of developing industry knowledge very quickly based on business requirements
• Technologically savvy with a keen interest in experimenting and adopting new technology
• Innovative and takes initiative to develop creative solutions to business challenges
• Wants to continuously learn, improve processes/deliverables, drive efficiency and promote lean thinking
• Competent in using online business databases such as Bloomberg, PitchBook, S&P Market Intelligence
• Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel including formula building and pivot tables
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, SharePoint, and Intapp products
• Experience working with databases, data sets and manipulating data
• Ability to understand and derive statistics is an asset
• Strong ability to write clear and concise reports/presentations
• High degree of organization to manage multiple projects and processes simultaneously
• Must be able to work under pressure and produce a high-quality work product
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends as necessary
To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Muna Dhere, Senior Recruitment Specialist at mdhere@kbrs.ca or 647-480-1718 If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Muna Dhere know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.
