Market Intelligence & Research Development Specialist – NBC Tanzania

Company: NBC
Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Banking / Financial Services / Research & Development
Category: Sales, Marketing, Market Research, Product Strategy & Business Intelligence
Application Deadline: 23rd Dec, 2026

NBC is seeking a highly analytical and innovative Market Intelligence & Research Development Specialist to drive market research, consumer insights, product optimization, and transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for professionals with expertise in market analysis, economic intelligence, customer behaviour analytics, digital banking, fintech trends, business strategy, and process optimization.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting product innovation, improving operational efficiency, accelerating time-to-market strategies, and delivering customer-centric banking solutions through research-backed insights and transformation initiatives.

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Job Summary

The Market Intelligence & Research Development Specialist will lead NBC’s research & development agenda, focusing on economic forecasting, competitive intelligence, customer insights, product efficiency, operational improvement, and innovation strategy.

The role involves analyzing market dynamics, regulatory changes, customer preferences, fintech innovation, and digital banking trends to support strategic decision-making and ensure sustainable business growth.

You will work closely with product teams, operations, technology departments, and senior leadership to create data-driven recommendations that improve customer experience, operational excellence, and product competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Market Intelligence & Research

• Conduct industry research, market scanning, and competitor benchmarking
• Monitor economic indicators, macroeconomic trends, and regulatory developments
• Analyze consumer behaviour, customer expectations, and emerging market patterns
• Deliver actionable reports and intelligence to guide senior leadership decisions
• Evaluate digital banking trends, fintech disruptions, payment innovations, and banking transformation models

2. Research & Development (R&D)

• Drive NBC’s innovation and research agenda
• Assess emerging technologies and product opportunities
• Conduct feasibility studies and business case evaluations
• Support pilot projects, testing initiatives, and concept validation programs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve product-market fit

3. Customer Insights & Behaviour Analytics

• Perform customer segmentation and journey analysis
• Identify pain points and service gaps affecting customer satisfaction
• Develop customer personas to support product design and marketing strategies
• Monitor customer sentiment and banking product performance
• Recommend product enhancements based on behavioural insights

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4. Process Optimization & Business Transformation

• Lead initiatives to improve business processes and operational efficiency
• Reduce turnaround times and improve service delivery standards
• Collaborate with operations and technology teams to streamline workflows
• Improve product launch timelines and time-to-market effectiveness
• Support customer-centric operational redesign initiatives

5. Product & Portfolio Management Support

• Align product strategies with market demand and customer expectations
• Analyze product performance and recommend improvements
• Support pricing models and go-to-market strategies
• Ensure product offerings remain competitive and compliant

6. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Present research findings to executives and stakeholders
• Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations
• Support organizational decision-making through market-driven insights
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across departments

Education & Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in:
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Economics
  • Management Studies
  • Finance
  • Business Intelligence
  • Information Systems
  • Marketing or related fields

Additional certifications in market research, data analytics, digital transformation, fintech, business intelligence, or product strategy will be considered an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

To qualify for this position, candidates should have:

• Experience in a similar research, strategy, or intelligence role
• Exposure to financial services, banking, digital products, or fintech environments
• Knowledge of customer analytics, business intelligence, and market research methodologies
• Strong understanding of economic trends, market dynamics, and operational transformation

Required Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong market research and competitive analysis skills
• Expertise in consumer behaviour analysis
• Excellent business intelligence and reporting abilities
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capability
• Experience in data interpretation and strategic planning
• Knowledge of digital banking ecosystems and fintech innovation
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Adaptability in fast-changing business environments
• Knowledge of management information systems (MIS)

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Salary & Benefits

Salary: Competitive and negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Additional benefits may include:

• Performance incentives
• Professional training and development
• Exposure to banking transformation projects
• Career progression opportunities
• Leadership mentoring
• Skills enhancement in research, analytics, and product strategy

Training & Career Development

NBC offers opportunities for:

• Research methodology training
• Customer analytics development
• Banking innovation and fintech exposure
• Product management learning
• Business transformation and operational excellence programs
• Strategic leadership development

Why Join NBC?

Working with NBC provides professionals an opportunity to:

• Contribute to banking innovation and digital transformation
• Shape customer-focused banking products
• Influence strategic business decisions
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge market intelligence and fintech innovation
• Work within a collaborative and high-performance banking environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and application through the company website before the deadline.

Closing Date: 23rd Dec, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.