Data Analyst in Software Services and Enterprise Markets

Overview

IDC is seeking a Data Analyst to join the software team.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on several of IDC's software programs, including applications, application development and deployment, and systems infrastructure software.  Having familiarity with or expertise in the overall AI platforms will be advantageous for this role. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive market research, analyzing data, and providing actionable insights to support our business strategies. The candidate should be able to demonstrate ability to interpret complex data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful insights by evaluating data from various sources, making sense of quantitative and qualitative information, and providing actionable recommendations.  

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary market research on selected companies, AI platforms, industry sectors, and countries to build a deeper understanding of the key factors shaping the overall markets.  

• Develop and maintain sophisticated company level financial and technology market models to evaluate business performance and predict market trends. 

• Track vendor strategies, product innovations, partnerships, market trends, industry developments, follow earnings calls, and tech buyer use cases of adoption technology to gather insights and knowledge. 

• Develop, expand and maintain a network of contacts of key AI platforms vendors. 

• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of all program deliverables. 

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders. 

• Develop market forecasts and predictive models by utilizing statistical methods and tools to anticipate future trends and tech buyer behavior. 

• Maintain and update databases with relevant market data and research findings. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customized vendor and market models. Including the consulting team to support custom projects when required. 

Qualifications

• 2+ years of market research experience 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Economics, or Statistics, with a strong understanding of economic principles and their application to market analysis. 

• Proven experience in financial analysis and market modelling.  

• Critical and strategic thinking skills, with an understanding of the broader business implications of data findings. 

• Skilled in analyzing complex datasets and developing predictive models, with familiarity in statistical tools and methodologies.  

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and report preparation. 

• Strong English written and verbal communication skills to effectively present research findings.  

• Efficient in managing multiple research projects and meeting deadlines. Excellent in problem-solving. 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI skills required.  

• Familiarity with GenAI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, or Gemini. 

• Ability to use Python for data analysis, including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy and Plotly are advantageous. 

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 information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.

Why IDC ?IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.

Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.

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