Industry Analyst

IBISWorld, Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A market research company in Melbourne is seeking an Industry Analyst to enhance writing, analytical, and economic skills. The ideal candidate will conduct industry research and report writing, contributing to business decision-making. Key qualifications include an undergraduate degree in economics or commerce and strong analytical skills. The role offers professional development and a supportive team environment, alongside benefits like subsidised gym membership and internal progression opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development and training

Flexible working environment

Subsidised gym membership

Employee benefits via Perkbox

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with independent and team capabilities.
• Open to constructive feedback and eager to learn.
• Confidence to liaise with media about industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Writing high-quality industry reports within deadlines.
• Collecting and analysing macroeconomic and industry-specific data.
• Contributing to product development initiatives.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to analyse and forecast economic data

Familiarity with online research techniques

Strong interest in keeping up-to-date with economic news

Education

Undergraduate degree in economics, commerce, business or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a recent Commerce or Economics graduate looking to enter a corporate workplace.

Develop and hone your writing, analytical and economics skills as part of a fun and supportive team.

Work for an established market leader with an innovative product used by the world’s elite businesses.

IBISWorld is seeking an Industry Analyst who is passionate about their work and eager to advance their professional development in a rapidly growing global business. We are a client-driven organisation that conducts industry and company research across thousands of global and domestic markets. Our offices in Melbourne, London, Frankfurt, Los Angeles and New York employ talented individuals who work diligently to provide our clients with the information they need to excel.

At IBISWorld, we are proud of our company culture and values, and we strive to create an environment where people look forward to coming to work every day. We actively promote a supportive and collaborative workplace, where everyone has the opportunity to influence how we think about our products and grow our business.

The Role

As an Industry Analyst, you will contribute to our company’s mission of helping clients make better business decisions. IBISWorld’s analysts research and produce reports tailored to specific industries, following the ANZSIC classification system. Your role involves researching various industries, collecting data and applying critical thinking to analyse your findings.

At IBISWorld, we believe in investing in our team and supporting our colleagues in our pursuit of excellence. We will work with you to develop and hone your skills as you progress in your role, building a skill set that will benefit you throughout your career. You may have the opportunity to gain public speaking skills in the form of client presentations and media exposure.

You will be provided with on-the-job training when you first join IBISWorld, and be supported by your colleagues to help you learn about our product and your role.

Reporting to the Head of Research, you will be responsible for:

• Writing high-quality industry reports within specified deadlines and in accordance with in-house editorial and quality standards
• Collecting, interpreting and analysing macroeconomic, demographic and industry-specific data to identify and clearly communicate key business trends
• Long-term forecasting based on existing industry data
• Qualitative research, keeping up-to-date with key economic and industry trends
• Contributing to product development initiatives
• Giving interviews to journalists about your assigned industries as required
• Any other duties as assigned by Industry Team Leaders or the Head of Research

As a successful candidate, you will have:

• An undergraduate degree in economics, commerce, business or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to analyse and forecast economic data, demonstrated through either previous work experience or university studies
• Familiarity with online research techniques
• A solid grasp of economics, financial terms and business concepts
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A strong interest in keeping up-to-date with economic news and current events
• Open to constructive feedback and eager to learn and grow in your role
• Confidence to liaise with the media regarding current industry trends
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience writing business research articles, reports or other key documents for a business audience is an advantage

What we offer

• Professional development and training
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Flexible working environment
• Subsidised gym membership at the Grand Hyatt City Club
• A relaxed dress code
• Friday afternoon team activities
• Employee benefits and rewards via the Perkbox app

If you think you are the ideal candidate for this position, please apply online by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter explaining how your skills and experience align with this role. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted, and only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

If you would like to learn more about IBISWorld, visit http://www.ibisworld.com

IBISWorld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be authorised for employment in Australia and be able to provide a copy of a valid visa upon request.