VP-SVP Media & Telecom Industry Research Manager recruitment
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Posted Position Title VP-SVP Media Telecom Industry Research Manager
Career Level - Experienced
Function Marketing
Function Segment Marketing Operations
Location United States
U.S. States; New York
City New York
Postal Code 10171-0002
Relocation Assistance No
Role Summary/Purpose
Enhance brand/value proposition and help focus commercial efforts in Media Telecom and select Consumer segments by providing independent, insightful, timely and innovative ideas and analysis to GE Capital’s various business platforms, customers and prospects. Leverage industry acumen to help mitigate portfolio risk and speed underwriting.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide customers prospects with industry insights and forecasts communicated via various media including written research publications, blogs/social media, industry webinars, conference presentations and customer/prospect meetings. Should be viewed as public-side "industry expert" both internally and externally.
Provide industry “deep dive” analysis related to strategic growth initiatives into new or underpenetrated industries/segments.
Help direct sales on where best to focus their commercial efforts via industry “strike-zone” analysis and prospect prioritization. Forward potential financing related leads to the field.
Educate sales, marketing, risk and senior leadership regarding key industry trends and developments. Become “center of excellence” source for industry intelligence/opinion. Develop and maintain metrics and information flows on the key drivers that influence industry performance, and business viability.
Provide unbiased industry expertise in support off deal execution and portfolio management.
Qualifications/Requirements Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years’ of experience in Media and/or Telecom industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT.
Must submit application for employment through www.gecareers.com (external candidates) to be considered for this position.
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
Must be willing to work out of an office in New York, NY.
For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization.
Additional Eligibility QualificationsGE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics
Minimum 8 year’s financial services experience, with last 5 years in industry research or risk analysis
Previous experience with competitive intelligence, market research or financial analysis. Buy-side or sell-side industry research background is ideal
ECLP graduate desired
MBA or CFA preferred.
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize significant amounts of data and identify trends and patterns
Resourcefulness with the ability to uncover difficult to find information
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Master’s degree in marketing, statistics, economics or finance
Leisure/Consumer product industry exposure a plus.
Analytical and strategic skills, with ability to understand multiple industries and dissect opportunities
Dynamic interpersonal style with strong written and oral communication skills and ability to package ideas in a persuasive and impactful manner
Appetite for knowledge and information, strong investigative research skills
Excellent strategic thinker who can also translate strategies into concrete actions tactical plans
Exceptional communication, facilitation, presentation, project management and organizational skills; ability to work across functions and organizational boundaries
Possesses analytical and strategic skills, with ability to understand multiple industries and dissect opportunities.
Section 19 YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT.