Business Intelligence Manager (Shanghai, China)

This is a varied role, where the individual will be required to support the strategic growth of the Business Intelligence Practice through profound information and data acquisition. This role will be accountable for managing complex cross-border projects, with responsibility for generating profitable business engagements and successfully managing all aspects of case budget. Client facing skills will be essential for this role.

Due to the range of cases that this role will manage across various industry-sectors and country locations, a key interest in business strategy, global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural environments is essential. Due to the global reach of our business, the ability to read and write in Chinese is a must.  

Responsibilities; to ensure the efficient management of cases including:

Quickly gain an in-depth understanding of the case and client needs through discussions directly with the client or taking direction from a senior member of the Business Intelligence Practice.

Ability to analyze and interrogate large amounts of financial data and present findings coherently using Excel.

Write well structured, logical and objective reports which present the research in a client focused manner and addresses the clients’ central questions and concerns.

Effectively manage case resources including subcontractors and other 3rd party services, ensuring the correct protocols are followed, costs are monitored and accounted for accurately. Actively seek to identify new sources crucial to case-work development.

Business Development and Growth of the Business Intelligence Practice:

Support the development of the Business Intelligence Practice by identifying new clients and business opportunities and retaining key relationships with existing clients.

Actively identify business development opportunities and support wider marketing initiatives by attending networking events and presenting at seminars.

Provide Business Development support to the Business Intelligence Practice Head.

Ensure Key Performance Indicators (consisting of utilization rates, business generation and personal objectives) are consistently achieved.

Understand and comply with Chinese and foreign regulations relating to confidentiality and data protection.

Gain an in-depth understanding of other legal systems and implications of working across jurisdictions to support the variety of case work undertaken.

Monitor quality of own work product and conduct follow-ups with clients or senior members of the Practice where necessary.

Identify own learning needs and opportunities, and continuously seek to improve case-work performance.

Candidate Profile

Chinese nationals or foreigner with excellent Chinese skills (read, write, speak).

Experience in a professional or financial services firm, or from an investigative/research intensive organization.

Experience in project managing investigative/research cases and/or investment advisory.

Ability to drive forward and co-ordinate a number of concurrent projects and tasks, managing own time to deliver against competing demands.

Proven ability to research relevant markets, analyze information and clearly identify commercial opportunities.

Proven experience of delivering Business Development in an international professional service environment with a strong and active personal network.

Experience in analyzing and interrogating financial data with the ability to translate key findings through structured analysis.

Commercial understanding of both developed and emerging markets.

Managerial level report writing skills.

Presentation and client relationship skills.

Strong interviewing and listening skills, essential for case-work development.

Strong communications skills (upward, downward, across individuals, across cultures, across business lines) in both a verbal and written format.

A highly professional and commercial approach to problem solving.

A strong team work ethic and excellent people skills.

Advanced, PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills.

There is nobody suits all requirements, be honest with yourself and write us if you think you’re our candidate.