Who We Are:
ACAMS is the global leader in certification, training, and intelligence for anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals. ACAMS sets the standard for how organizations prevent, detect, and respond to money laundering, fraud and sanctions evasion. Trusted by 70% of the world's leading banks, as well as governmental and law enforcement agencies, and FinTechs, the organization has 120,000+ members across 200+ countries and territories. Its 65+ chapters and annual conferences connect AFC professionals across every major financial center. Learn more at acams.org.
Opportunity at a Glance
ACAMS is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Senior Manager, Market Intelligence & Strategic Research to support strategic decision-making across growth initiatives, partnerships & alliances, competitive positioning, market expansion, and corporate development.
Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy & Partnerships Officer, the successful candidate will lead research efforts that provide actionable intelligence on markets, competitors, strategic partners, emerging trends, and acquisition opportunities. The role will play a critical part in shaping ACAMS' growth strategy and identifying opportunities to strengthen its leadership position in the global anti-financial crime and fraud markets.
This position is ideal for an intellectually curious individual who enjoys transforming complex market information into strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
Responsibilities
Market Intelligence & Industry Research
- Monitor industry developments, investor sentiment, regulatory changes, technology trends, and emerging market opportunities across anti-financial crime compliance, fraud, risk, governance, and related sectors including digital media, AI, technology and cybercrime
- Conduct primary and secondary research to provide actionable insights into market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, industry developments, opportunity and risk analysis
- Develop executive briefings, market reports, and strategic intelligence updates for senior leadership
Competitive Intelligence & Positioning
- Lead comprehensive competitive intelligence activities across ACAMS' key markets
- Analyze and assess competitors' products, services, partnerships, acquisitions, pricing, go-to-market strategies, and relative offerings and positioning
- Develop competitor profiles, benchmarking studies, and market maps.
- Identify threats, opportunities, and strategic implications arising from competitive developments
Opportunity Identification & Market Sizing
- Identify emerging growth opportunities, adjacent markets, customer segments, and expansion opportunities
- Conduct market attractiveness assessments and market sizing analyses
- Evaluate new business opportunities and support strategic investment decisions
- Develop quantitative and qualitative business cases to support strategic initiative
Strategic Partnership Research
- Research, evaluate, and prioritize potential strategic partners, industry associations, technology providers, content partners, and distribution channels
- Assess partnership opportunities based on strategic fit, market reach, commercial value, and competitive advantage
- Support partnership development activities through market and ecosystem analysis
Corporate Development & M&A Research
- Conduct research and analysis on acquisition targets, investors, market consolidation trends, and adjacent sectors
- Support strategic assessments of potential acquisitions, investments, and corporate development opportunities
- Analyze company financials, ownership structures, growth profiles, and strategic positioning
- Assist with preliminary due diligence and executive briefing materials
Executive Insights & Strategic Support
- Translate complex findings into clear and actionable recommendations
- Present research and insights to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Support annual strategic planning, growth initiatives, and board-level discussions
- Maintain research methodologies, intelligence repositories, and market databases
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Data Analytics, or a related field
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in business, Economics, Strategy, Finance, Data Analytics, or similar discipline
Location:
- DC location (hybrid) / will consider London, UK (hybrid)
- Base ranges: DC $130K - $180K USD / London GBP $100K - 150K
Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in market intelligence, strategic research, competitive intelligence, corporate strategy, corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, business analysis, or related fields
- Experience conducting market assessments, competitor analysis, and opportunity evaluation
- Experience in creating executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations
- Experience researching strategic partnerships and growth opportunities
- Experience supporting M&A evaluations or corporate development initiatives is desirable
Skills & Competencies
- Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen
- Exceptional research and analytical capabilities
- Competitive intelligence and benchmarking expertise
- Market sizing and opportunity assessment experience
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EEO
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At ACAMS, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
