Business Research Analyst

Your role

At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.

The position of Business Research Analyst will be part of the Marketing and Client Services team. They will be responsible for identifying opportunities, actionable market insights, sector thought leaders and competitor analysis.

This role also supports the firm's client feedback process and analysis. Day-to-day responsibilities will include researching industries, trends and market drivers that are impacting our clients, and which support marketing initiatives.

The Business Research Analyst will adapt this research to use as content for strategic client meetings and to work with the Business Development team and Partners to project and manage a number of these initiatives.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

* This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

About you

You will have:

• Experience working in a similar role in a professional setting.

• Deliver commercially orientated client and industry insight that will feed into the firm's pitches, client feedback programme and business development activities.

• Prepare competitor analysis to identify practice growth opportunities.

• Assist with the project management and data collection and analysis for the client feedback programme.

• Assist with research insight into the firm's sectors for the firm's dedicated groups.

• Support writing and designing of internal and external surveys, as well as qualitative and quantitative analysis of resulting data.

• Driving and supporting business development activities across key industry and practice areas through research campaigns.

• Work collaboratively with all members of the BD team. Bring a "can do" and positive attitude to the role.

• Enhance the reputation of the BD team within the firm for its professionalism and for the strategic and distinctive value, it provides.

• Work with communications and knowledge services' resources within the firm as well as external suppliers.

• Make effective use of all communication channels for the firm generally e.g. website, e-bulletins, media, sponsorship, conferences, research and industry networks.

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.

• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, emergency childcare, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.

• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.

• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.

• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

About Allens

Allens is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and regulatory frameworks in the Asian region, to acting on numerous 'firsts' across a range of industry and community issues, it is in our DNA to make a difference and help shape what our world looks like.

Our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients and teams with an international network of legal leaders that spans 41 offices in 26 countries. We value personal growth and career progression equally. Through our in-depth career coaching, focus on innovation, and international secondment program, we aim to create future leaders in the legal industry.

How to apply?

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please email Zahra Nowrouz Tafreshi: [email protected]

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!