Associate Analyst
Location: City of London or Manchester
Location type: Hybrid
Who we are…
GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we’re able to create trusted intelligence on the world’s largest industries for thousands of companies, government organisations and industry professionals in one fully integrated platform.
We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of collaboration and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally.
Why join GlobalData?
GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.
Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. Our colleagues are led by a strong management team who offer training, development and coaching that allows both early and experienced talent to progress in their career.
The role…
Are you fascinated by consumer behavior? Interested and inspired by new consumer products and services? Do you have an enquiring mind and a passion for creating insightful research? So do we. GlobalData is a leading market research and analysis firm serving an extensive list of blue-chip clients, and we need recently graduated or early career original thinkers to join our growing team of consumer analysts in the UK.
Our analysts create comprehensive, timely and accurate research reports and datasets to support cutting edge industry analysis and strategic planning. The role provides an exciting opportunity to work on market leading solutions, collaborate with some of the world’s leading consumer brands, and offers great scope for career progression.
Key responsibilities:
1. To contribute to an ongoing publication schedule of consumer and industry insight across key markets, categories and trends, primarily through the authoring of content, but also using data visualization and data modelling techniques. The majority of analysis comes in the form of written reports published in PowerPoint, as well as briefer case studies and “analyst briefings”.
2. Producing your own content with guidance from a manager, and you will be expected to demonstrate a capacity to continually increase your analytical skillset and knowledge of the FMCG, Foodservice, and Packaging Industries.
3. Opportunities to contribute to projects such as primary research design, or bespoke deliverables for clients, as well as to present insights to clients or at industry events.
4. Maintain and enhance GlobalData Consumer’s reputation as a provider of exceptional insight, helping the business decisions of hundreds of clients, ranging from start-ups to blue-chip companies.
Role requirements:
1. Educated to degree level.
2. Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
3. Excellent time-management and organizational skill with an ability to meet tight deadlines.
4. An ability to analyze quantitative data, and an understanding of the key issues, FMCG trends, macro issues, and their impact the value chain and consumer behavior.
5. Experience of producing market analysis (such as manipulating and analyzing data and producing meaningful insight) is desirable.
6. Client-facing skills (the ability to interact with and form relationships with key clients and meet weekly KPIs related to client calls) paired with commercial acumen and an ability to identify growth opportunities for them.
7. Self-starter, detail-oriented with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
8. Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and within a team.
9. Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management frameworks.
GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
To find out more and to apply to our roles please visit careers.globaldata.com.
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