Research Analyst

About the role and team

What you will do

• Conduct global secondary market research and internal primary market research.
• Collect, clean, and validate data from multiple sources.
• Analyze market size, growth rates, vendor performance, trends, anomalies, and business drivers.
• Create models reconciling filings, surveys, press releases, primary research, and analyst estimates.
• Design fact and dimension tables for vendor revenue, market sizing, and forecast data.
• Model vendor, product, M&A, and parent-subsidiary relationships.
• Present actionable insights and partner with research and forecasting teams.
• Support ad hoc data requests and analysis.

What you bring

• Two to three years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or market research, ideally in technology.
• A quantitative bachelor's degree is preferred, including statistics, economics, computer science, or engineering.
• Proven financial analysis and market modeling experience.
• Experience with complex datasets, predictive models, and statistical tools.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills are required, including pivot tables, formulas, and data validation.
• Ability to use LLMs, prompt engineering, and rigorous data validation in research workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Work model

• The role follows a hybrid work model combining in-office and work-from-home days with flexible working hours.

Development and culture

• IDC provides training in market research and data analysis and supports professional development.
• The team emphasizes collaboration, rigor, integrity, innovation, and long-term career development.