Position:  Business Development Research Manager

　　Location:  London, UK

　　 About Us 

　　The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. 

　　Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide. 

　　What is it like to work here? 

　　We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team. 

　　 The Opportunity 

　　We are looking for a Business Development Research Manager to join our Team as part of our financial services business in Dublin. 

　　As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Dublin office opened its doors in 2008. Located in the city centre, a commitment to service excellence and investment in our people quickly established Dublin as a regional hub where our 200+ teammates deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.  

　　As part of our Team you will be performing the below key duties: 

　　 Key Duties: 

　　The Business Development Research Manager is a varied and wide-ranging role. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

　　Lead global research initiatives, employing a mix of qualitative and quantitative methodologies to derive actionable insights for business growth and risk mitigation. Design and implement research strategies to identify new business sales opportunities. Develop and implement research frameworks tailored to the financial services industry, focusing on market trends, competitive analysis, regulatory changes, and client group portfolio segmentation and services preferences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into recommendations for strategic initiatives and utilise evidence-based insights for actionable business development and marketing plans. Establish/enhance predictive analytics capabilities to forecast market trends and customer behaviours, driving automated proactive strategy formulation. Recruit and mentor a team of researchers, ensuring continuous skill enhancement and professional growth.  Requirements 

　　In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following: 

　　Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field. Minimum of 10 years research experience, preferably in a financial services organisation. Extensive experience on delivering market analysis, competitive intelligence, and customer insights. Strong leader with the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a demanding environment. Proficiency in advanced research methodologies, data analytics tools, and presentation techniques. Advance MS excel or Power Bi expertise for data visualization and analysis Benefits & Rewards 

　　The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.  The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including: 

　　Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)  Competitive vacation packages  Educational assistance and professional development programmes  Pension plan  Life insurance  Travel insurance  Global mental wellness programme  Sports clubs and social events   About the Maples Group 

　　Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg. 

　　You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website.  Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn. 

　　Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.