Sr Director Analyst - AI Data Security and Data Management; Emerging Technology and Trends in London

About the Role

Gartner analysts are industry thought leaders who create must‑have insights, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world‑leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing themselves as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value by engaging them via in‑person and virtual meetings, sales support visits and conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

Primary responsibility:

• Leading and advising Gartner clients by researching Emerging Technology and Trends (ETT) within cybersecurity markets, specifically the AI data security and AI ecosystem data management market.
• Create and deliver strategic and tactical advice and research content that guides Technology CEOs, Product and Innovation Leaders, Product Managers, and Marketing professionals on critical future security technologies and trends through written research reports, presentations, teleconference inquiries, and briefings.
• Mentor and guide research, elaborate on the evolution and impacts of emerging technologies in the security market, and work closely with adjacent covering analysts, case‑based researchers and service delivery associates to deliver a world‑class experience for technology provider membership subscriptions.

What You Will Do

• Develop thought‑leading advice on the emergence, adoption and disruptions that emerging technologies bring to AI data security and AI ecosystem data management worldwide.
• Work with Gartner clients and their teams while reflecting research in meeting conversations, and as a speaker, either face‑to‑face or via videoconference.
• Grow the ETT team’s network of thought leaders, startups and vendors that the research team can draw on for interviews, case‑based research and emergent disruptive security technologies and trends.
• Provide tailored inquiries and briefings to Gartner clients on Emerging Technologies in the Security Markets, specifically AI data security and AI ecosystem data management.
• Ensure integrity of research and analysis conducted by the team.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree; graduate degree preferred or equivalent experience in the cybersecurity field with specific relevance to AI data security and AI ecosystem data management.
• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Subject‑Matter Expertise: Familiar with the AI data security and AI ecosystem data management market, typical service offerings, best practices, commonly used technologies and vendors for client engagements and research.
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn tools and data sources such as Pitchbook, CapIQ, TechCrunch, Bloomberg and other forecast/financial data.
• Demonstrated executive presence; ability to establish credibility with executives and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high‑quality deliverables.
• Excellence in research and writing ability.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.
• Strong communication skills—able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply.
• Comfortable presenting at large and small‑scale speaking engagements.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within the subject area and market interplay.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams in a multicultural global environment.
• Agile mindset and adept at navigating highly matrixed environments.
• Ability to represent Gartner’s research methodology and strategies at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% where applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gartner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy and the Equal Employment Opportunity Act cover all employees and applicants and are part of the standard employment practice. This includes application of equitable recruiting and hiring practices and compliance with the laws governing all employment decisions. Qualified individuals with disabilities are welcomed, and reasonable accommodations may be provided.