Sr. Research Analyst

Overview About IDC International Data Corporation IDC is the premier global provider of market intelligence advisory services and events for the information technology telecommunications and consumer technology markets IDC helps IT professionals business executives and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy More than 1 100 IDC analysts provide global regional and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide For 50 years IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives IDC is a subsidiary of IDG the world s leading technology media research and events company Why IDC IDG is a dynamic and innovative data research and services company at the forefront of guiding the global technology market ecosystem Our mission is to help companies grow by putting technology insights into action and empowering businesses to make better decisions and thrive in the digital-first age IDC the largest division of IDG is the most respected global technology market research firm Building upon terabytes of proprietary data expert thought leadership and existing digital products IDC is creating new generative Artificial Intelligence AI -powered business lines that serve its customers in fundamentally new ways In this newly created team you will be exposed not only to expert tech strategy analysts but also to product development teams going from 0 to 1 IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability handicap race color religion gender gender identity and expression ancestry national origin age genetic Recruitment Fraud Notice IDC would like to inform you that we conduct our formal communications via corporate email our Applicant Tracking System iCIMS LinkedIn messaging or directly by phone We do not use any other platform including 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public data develop advanced prompt engineering techniques and generate actionable value for clients You ll contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing where your insights help shape technology trends and drive business outcomes for organizations worldwide all while leveraging IDC s robust research methodologies and innovative AI-driven platforms to make a real difference in the evolving digital landscape The Senior Market Researcher will play a crucial role in interpreting data staying abreast of IT market trends and events supporting their team with in-depth research and working collaboratively to meet research objectives You will also be pivotal in supporting the authorship and delivery of IDC s market intelligence products and services in a rapidly evolving information technology landscape The role will focus on utilizing the latest market research methodologies and tools to uncover relevant data from internal and external data sources and synthesizing into market research content assets Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Support IDC s market research agenda by conducting in-depth primary and secondary research into IT markets and their impact on industries Track monitor and identify IT industry developments to identify and report on market shifts patterns and anomalies Collaborate with internal subject matter expert analysts to achieve research goals and produce deliverables efficiently Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to team knowledge sharing Synthesize raw data into information and meaningful insights and deliver tailored content components and assets that address key business requirements Contribute to the creation of written research studies and presentations summarizing findings for internal and external stakeholders Qualifications Qualifications Master s degree preferred business economics management information systems technology marketing product management or related field Minimum 5 years of experience in market research consulting or analysis ideally in the information technology sector Previous experience in roles such as market intelligence or competitive intelligence is preferred Outstanding written and strong verbal communication skills Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and across teams globally Experience with office productivity tools such as Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint Some experience with any AI tools such as MS CoPilot Google Gemini Perplexity ChatGPT or other similar tools A strong interest in the IT market including but not limited in topics such as AI and data management security enterprise applications enterprise infrastructure devices networking telecommunications application development and services Understanding and interest in the application of information technology to industry use cases Flexibility to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced global environment Professional fluency in English Preferred Attributes Experience working with or for technology vendors IT distributors or in a market research consulting firm Experience working in or analyzing emerging markets within the technology sector Knowledge of business models go-to-market strategies and technology adoption patterns in enterprise IT Intellectual curiosity willingness to learn new marker research methods and tools analytical mindset and a collaborative supportive approach to teamwork