Retail Analyst

GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what’s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence. Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world’s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world’s most successful organizations. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people.

GlobalData is a leading retail analysis and consulting firm in the UK, and we are looking for an analyst to join our Retail team. A passion for retail and an interest in consumer behaviour is essential, with prior research analysis experience desirable. We work with many of the world’s leading retailers, property firms, and financial institutions to help them maximise success by developing a thorough understanding of the sector and its likely future performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop retail expertise – working across a number of areas within the retail sphere. The role will focus on home sectors, including homewares, electricals, DIY, gardening and across general merchandise.
• Working as part of a team, undertake primary research, and produce high quality and accurate analysis.
• Contribute to research reports and data packs for clients.
• Develop thought leadership and provide insight and analysis to journalists.

What We’re Looking For

• Please note this is a junior analyst role. We are looking for candidates with up to two years professional experience, and this role is also open to graduates.
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience, with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to analyse key issues, risks, and trends within the retail sector, or a strong interest in developing this capability.
• Understanding of macroeconomic factors, demographic trends, and consumer behaviour, and how these may impact retail markets.
• Strong written communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or a willingness to learn.
• Clear communication and presentation skills, with good organisational and time-management abilities.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in identifying growth opportunities for clients.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Desirable: Experience producing analysis, such as working with data to generate insights (this may be gained through work, study, volunteering, or personal projects).

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. GlobalData 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. GlobalData 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.