Senior Market Intelligence Analyst

Ropes & Gray•Boston, MA

3d•$101,900 - $169,450•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Market Intelligence Analyst is responsible for maintaining and analyzing internal and external data on clients, competitors, and market trend, including private and public capital markets, to support firm initiatives and business development efforts. This role includes monitoring the firm’s competitive position through peer law firm analysis, supporting the business restructuring group by identifying distressed clients and their creditors, and updating related watch lists and company profiles. The analyst collaborates with practice groups and business support teams to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights that address business challenges and drive firm growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience, with background in banking, capital markets, financial industry, or consulting preferred.
Strong data analysis skills with the ability to quickly identify key insights and synthesize analysis into actionable recommendations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); proficiency in or willingness to develop proficiency in Bloomberg required.
Experience with tools such as Pitchbook, Preqin, FactSet, and similar platforms is a plus.
Ability to compile, review, analyze, and synthesize varied data to develop logical conclusions or recommendations and effectively present findings to senior leaders.
Deep understanding of financial markets, including debt and equity, M&A, private equity, and real estate.
Strong client service orientation, with a commitment to high-quality work, proactive expectation management, and continuous improvement.
Proven ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating a high level of personal accountability and ownership.
Effective team player with strong communication skills, able to collaborate across practices, functions, and geographies and consistently deliver results in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred
background in banking, capital markets, financial industry, or consulting preferred
Experience with tools such as Pitchbook, Preqin, FactSet, and similar platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Communicate directly with Practice Group Leaders, Senior Partners, and firm leadership to advise on strategic business development objectives and market intelligence needs.
Independently conduct research, analyze, and synthesize client, market, competitor, and internal data to identify trends and opportunities for the firm, proactively surfacing strategic implications for key stakeholders.
Monitor and report on key activities and initiatives of Ropes & Gray’s legal competitors and major clients.
Strengthen the firm’s global market intelligence to support and refine growth strategies, including the identification and use of key quantitative and qualitative market data and modeling to scan for areas of opportunity or vulnerability.
Lead the business restructuring group support workstream by analyzing potential distressed clients, their creditors, and their capital structures (e.g., debt and equity profiles), with regular use of Bloomberg for financial data analysis and monitoring.
Collect, maintain, and analyze internal and external data on clients, competitors, and market trends, including both private and public capital markets.
Monitor and assess the firm’s competitive position through ongoing peer law firm analysis and reporting.
Support the business restructuring group by identifying distressed clients and their creditors, updating watch lists, company profiles, and capital structures.
Collaborate with legal practice groups and business support teams to gather, review, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data.
Develop and present actionable insights and recommendations to address business challenges and support firm growth initiatives.
Prepare regular and ad hoc reports, presentations, and market intelligence summaries for firm leadership and key stakeholders.
Ensure the accuracy, relevance, and timeliness of market intelligence deliverables.
Maintain awareness of industry trends, macroeconomic developments, and significant corporate transactions impacting the firm’s clients and markets.
Utilize market intelligence tools and platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Pitchbook, Preqin) to support research and analysis activities.