Manager – Competitive Intelligence

Competitive Intelligence Manager with 5–8 years of experience in equity research, corporate finance, or investment analysis, ideally covering automotive, tourism, food & beverage, biotech, or media sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in assessing the financial performance of both listed and privately held companies, interpreting strategic moves, and identifying implications for Abu Dhabi’s leadership. A CFA charter or candidacy is highly preferred. This role is central in supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven intelligence and concise financial storytelling.

The Competitive Intelligence Manager will be responsible for:

• Analyze the financial and strategic performance of companies across selected sectors, including both public and private entities.
• Develop comparative and trend-based insights on profitability, growth strategy, capital structure, and shareholder dynamics.
• Produce high-quality, executive-level reports and briefings that translate complex financial data into actionable insights for H.E. the Chairman.
• Track major transactions (IPOs, M&A, JV), capital market signals, and investment trends relevant to Abu Dhabi’s strategic sectors.
• Contribute to benchmarking, valuation assessments, and deep dives on industry champions and disruptors.
• Support the team’s mission to deliver timely, concise, and actionable intelligence that reflects financial reality and strategic intent.

Information Security related

• Understand, adopt, adhere and practice responsibilities or controls as per ADGM Information Security policy and as per best practices explained in the induction and awareness sessions.
• Confidentiality, Integrity and availability of the ADGM Information shall be maintained at all times i.e. within as well as outside ADGM.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or Master’s preferred.
• CFA designation (charterholder or Level II/III candidate) is highly preferred.

Work Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in equity research, investment banking, private equity, or a strategic finance role.
• Strong track record of analytical output in one or more of the following sectors: automotive, tourism, food & beverage, biotech, or media.
• Experience preparing materials for senior executives or government stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of valuation techniques, financial modeling, and performance benchmarking.
• Familiarity with financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Capital IQ) and corporate filings.

Required Competencies:

• Proven ability to simplify complex data for a non-technical audience.
• Superior writing, briefing, and presentation capabilities.
• High level of discretion and political acumen when dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines in a high-performance environment.
• Team player with maturity, discretion, and sound judgment.

This role contributes directly to the following strategic outputs of the Market and Competitive Intelligence team:

• Deliver best-in-class intelligence through timely, effective, concise, and actionable economic assessments tailored to H.E. the Chairman.
• Position H.E. the Chairman as a foremost authority among peers in responding to economic and market queries from Abu Dhabi leadership.
• Enable trusted advisory capabilities that proactively support strategic initiatives and policy formulation for Abu Dhabi’s leadership.