Senior Analyst

GlobalData 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 deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

GlobalData 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 GlobalData 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.

The Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS) unit within GlobalData is looking for Senior Analysts with a passion for the industry, a good level of existing knowledge and a broad qualitative and quantitative skill set. The roles would particularly suit individuals with experience looking to develop further, and at pace.

Based at either our London or Manchester office, you will work closely with and report to our Head of Research as well as liaise with research, analysis, sales and support staff across our global offices. The roles may involve some line management depending on experience and requirements. These exciting positions will directly contribute to the provision of high quality, actionable intelligence to global aerospace, defence and security industries.

What you’ll be doing:

• Contribute to the scope and overall direction of the syndicated research platform
• Be involved in all our major research streams - Countries, Sectors, Strategic Intelligence
• Work closely with our geographically distributed teams to improve the functionality and output of our Intelligence Centre
• Liaise with our customers, and be a dedicated contact for some of our key accounts
• Contribute to custom research and consultancy projects on an ad-hoc basis

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in Aerospace and Defense
• Relevant undergraduate degree e.g. Economics, International Relations, War Studies. Master’s degree preferred
• Ability to act as a mentor for junior members of staff
• 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.
• Knowledge of industry forecasting methodologies preferable.
• 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.