Job Ref:
SW1135854Lon A
Location:
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Postcode:
EC4Y 0AN
Type of contract:
Permanent
Salary:
Competitive
Posted Date:
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Closing Date:
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Financial Services Research and Insights – Analyst
Location: City of London
Location type: Hybrid
Who we are…
Global Data 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. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business.
Why join Global Data?
Global Data 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 Global Data 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…
The primary role of the Analyst is to produce high-quality, analytical content for the Global Data Financial Services team based in our London office. This role specifically will focus on the banking and payments sector. This role requires a strong ability to conduct both primary and secondary desktop research, offering insights that drive strategic decision-making for our clients. The analyst will also be required to collect and analyze numerical inputs from our existing databases and external sources.
Additionally, analysts may have an opportunity to work on projects such as primary research and survey design, webinars, custom deliverables, and created data visualisation using specialist software. Part of the job is also presenting content authored by the analysts to our customers and answering client queries related to the analyst’s area of expertise.
Our goal is to maintain and enhance Global Data’s reputation as a provider of exceptional insight, helping the business decisions of thousands of clients, ranging from start-ups to global blue-chip companies. Our financial services division is at the forefront of delivering actionable intelligence to clients worldwide, focusing on banking, payments, insurance, and wealth management.
Our analysts usually specialise in one of these areas, but they may be required to cover more than one subsector.
Key responsibilities:

• Producing a range of content types to deadline e.g. opinion pieces, market reports, databases and in-depth issue reports.

• Shaping and scoping the story for each content type. This includes conducting primary and secondary research, manipulating data sets to highlight key insights and notable trends and drawing conclusions from the gathered data.

• Conducting telephone interviews with industry specialists and building and maintaining relationship with contacts.

• Working as part of a team on various projects and liaising with other areas of the business, including sales, marketing, client services and software development.

• Handling client queries by providing tailored insights and analysis to meet their specific needs.

• Producing marketing brochures and slide decks for client presentations and webinars.

• Analysing market trends and competitive landscapes within the banking and payments sectors.

Role requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of professional experience either within research / insights role, or in the financial services industry

• Demonstrate interest in financial services and understanding of trends affecting the industry.

• Possess excellent written English to produce client-facing material in Word and Power Point.

• Be numerate – this is essential for manipulating data sets and extracting relevant information in Excel.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills in order to work with a range of individuals at all levels and engage with key stakeholders, including the wider research team, the data team, editorial, client services, sales and marketing.

• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and produce new ideas.

• Be passionate about research, with an interest in consumer finance and the curiosity to investigate trends and issues.

• Be competent across the Microsoft Office package.

Global Data 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. Global Data 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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