Associate Analyst in City of London

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 Healthcare 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.

The Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS) unit within GlobalData is looking for an Analyst with a passion for the industry, a good level of existing knowledge, and a broad qualitative and quantitative skill set. It would particularly suit someone looking to develop at pace and gain exposure to the industry. Based at our London office, you will report to a Senior Analyst as well as liaise with research, analysis, sales, and support staff across our global offices. Recent graduates will be considered but must demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, highly relevant skills, and a proactive and positive attitude. This exciting position will directly contribute to the provision of high-quality, actionable intelligence to global aerospace, defence, and security industries.

What you’ll be doing:

• Be assigned primarily to our Countries and Strategic Intelligence research streams
• Liaise with our customers, under the direction of Senior Analysts
• Contribute to custom research and consultancy projects on an ad-hoc basis
• Timely production of commentary articles on topical market events

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrable interest in Aerospace and Defence
• Relevant undergraduate degree e.g. Economics, International Relations, War Studies. Master’s degree preferred
• Fast and proactive learner - able to understand new ideas quickly and actively seek development
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Able to work from our London or Manchester offices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint essential
• Familiarity with AI tools, data analysis, and visualization highly desirable

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.