Marketing Research Specialist

Marketing Research Specialist Location: Bishopsgate, London Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in office (Tuesday–Thursday), 2 days from home – Central London office location £55,000 – £65,000 per annum We are seeking a commercially minded and detail-oriented Marketing Research Specialist to join a leading professional services firm in London. Working closely with the Business Development and Marketing teams, you will deliver high-quality company, industry and market intelligence to support strategic initiatives, identify commercial opportunities and inform business decisions. Key Responsibilities

• Conduct secondary research into companies, industries, competitors and market trends to support business development activities.
• Produce high-quality research deliverables, including company profiles, executive biographies, market reports and competitor analysis.
• Monitor M&A activity, investment developments and industry news to identify potential business opportunities.
• Analyse complex information from multiple sources and translate findings into concise, commercially focused reports.
• Utilise research platforms including LexisNexis, Capital IQ, Mergermarket and AlphaSense.
• Leverage AI tools such as Copilot and Harvey to improve research efficiency while ensuring accuracy and quality control.
• Deliver market intelligence briefings and tailored research materials to internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple research requests while maintaining exceptional standards of writing, accuracy and attention to detail. Candidate Requirements
• 3+ years' experience in research, business development or market intelligence within legal, consulting, professional services, private equity or similar environments.
• Strong secondary research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and communicate commercially relevant insights.
• Exceptional written English, including grammar, spelling, punctuation and consistency.
• Experience using commercial research databases and confidence working with AI-powered tools.
• Excellent communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders.
• Highly organised, collaborative and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, dashboards or automation, would be a significant advantage. An excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, commercially focused team where your research and insights will directly contribute to the firm's business development strategy. Hybrid working: Tuesday–Thursday in the Central London office.