Business Research Executive

Acemoneytransfer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Manchester is seeking a Business Research Executive to conduct market research and analyze business opportunities. The role involves identifying trends, assessing client needs, and supporting product development efforts. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position plays a critical role in guiding new business product initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in market research, business analysis, or business development—preferably in financial services or fintech.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in research methodologies.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed market research to identify trends and customer pain points.
• Analyse competitor offerings and market positioning.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams.

Skills

Market Research

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Business Research Executive
Reporting to: Executive Head of Business
Alternate Reporting: CEO
Department: Business Development
Location: Manchester – UK

Position Summary

Ace Money Transfer is expanding its product offerings to include business-focused financial services. To support this strategic growth, the company is seeking a Business Research Executive responsible for conducting in-depth market research, evaluating business opportunities, and generating insights that guide the successful launch and adoption of new business products.

This role plays a critical part in understanding market needs, identifying potential business clients, analysing industry trends, and supporting cross-functional teams with data-driven insights for effective product rollout and market penetration.

Job Responsibilities

• Market & Industry Research
• Conduct detailed market research to identify trends, customer pain points, and emerging opportunities within the financial services sector
• Analyse competitor offerings, pricing structures, product features, and market positioning
• Evaluate regulatory, economic, and technological factors impacting the business product landscape
• Prepare research reports, dashboards, and presentations summarising insights and recommendations.
• Business Opportunity Assessment
• Identify potential business clients and segments aligned with Ace Money Transfer’s strategic goals
• Assess client needs, industry requirements, and potential product‑market fit
• Support creation of segmentation models, customer personas, and opportunity prioritisation frameworks.
• Product & Strategy Support
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to align research insights with product development and go‑to‑market planning
• Provide data‑driven recommendations for product features, pricing, partnerships, and market entry strategies
• Assist in preparing business cases, feasibility assessments, and ROI evaluations for new product initiatives.
• Launch & Execution Support
• Support planning and coordination of product rollout activities
• Help develop targeted marketing and outreach strategies using research‑backed insights
• Provide analytical support to the sales team, including customer profiling, lead qualification data, and competitive analysis.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with internal departments (Product, Marketing, Sales, Compliance, and Operations) to ensure smooth execution of business objectives
• Participate in brainstorming workshops, strategy discussions, and performance review sessions

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience in market research, business analysis, or business development—preferably within financial services or fintech
• Strong analytical skills with experience in research methodologies, data gathering, and insight generation
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into business strategies
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with analytical tools is a plus
• Understanding of financial services, payments, remittances
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal abilities to coordinate with cross‑functional teams
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple research tasks simultaneously