Job Ref:
SW1131084Lon RD
Location:
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Postcode:
EC4Y 0AN
Type of contract:
Permanent
Salary:
Competitive
Posted Date:
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Closing Date:
Friday, October 25, 2024

Technology Research Director, Strategic Intelligence
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.
What is Global Data Strategic Intelligence?
Strategic Intelligence was launched in 2019 to complement Global Data’s core market intelligence subscription research business. Its aim is to help our clients understand the big strategic issues – or ‘themes’ – transforming the future of their industry. We help our clients adapt their strategy to address technology themes, macroeconomic themes, industry themes and ESG themes. Strategic Intelligence is our differentiator in a competitive market intelligence sector. The target audience for Strategic Intelligence is decision makers in large companies within a range of industries, from technology to consumer, banking, pharma, industrials, energy and retail.
The role…
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Intelligence, the Technology Research Director, Strategic Intelligence will set the agenda for tech themes like artificial intelligence, cloud, quantum computing, connectivity, data centers, data analytics, internet of things, automation, robotics, and semiconductors.
The best candidates will have a strong knowledge of some or all of these technologies, understand the key drivers, and be able to articulate the strategic implications across a range of industry verticals, including offering practical guidance to clients on implementation.
The role will involve writing thematic reports, using our proprietary thematic methodology, presenting our results to clients across all industries and occasionally working on custom assignments for individual clients.
Key responsibilities:

• Write and update thematic reports in tech themes including like artificial intelligence, cloud, quantum computing, connectivity, data centers, data analytics, internet of things, automation, robotics, and semiconductors

• Take a leadership role in developing the team strategy

• Manage a team of junior analysts

• Lead client calls with companies from various industries

• Conduct press interviews promoting Global Data strategic intelligence

• Present at a range of internal and external events

• Pitch and deliver custom research projects

• Be able to build market forecast models from scratch

• Collaborate with senior analysts and sales people from across Global Data

Role requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience as a technology analyst within the business intelligence, market research, equity research or consulting sectors

• Extensive understanding of technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud, quantum computing, connectivity, data centers, data analytics, internet of things, automation, robotics, and semiconductors

• Excellent report writing skills, in particular the ability to explain complex technologies to a lay person

• Enthusiastic about serving clients across a range of industries from tech to consumer, banking, industrials, and healthcare

• Excellent presentation skills

• Exceptional team working skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Flexibility to work on new projects at short notice

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

Strong market forecast modelling skills

• Experience of managing a team.

• Highly motivated self-starter.

• Inquisitiveness and curiosity, with a desire to extend knowledge of emerging tech themes

• Ability to think laterally – not just to analyse the current technology landscape, but to predict the future.

• Advanced MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Word and analytical skills.

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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