Entry-Level Industry Research Analyst — AI Tools

IBISWorld, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefit scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Pension scheme

Company laptop

Regular team social events

Job summary

IBISWorld in London seeks an entry-level industry research analyst to write reports on UK and European industries, helping clients make better business decisions with insightful, accurate research, analysis and forecasting.

You’ll use traditional economic methods and AI-powered tools to aid analysis, build models, and deliver high-quality reports within deadlines. Flexible hours and a work-from-home option are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business or related field or proven application of macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts in academic and/or business environments.
• Familiarity with macroeconomic and industry-specific data sources and online research methods.
• Excellent business report writing skills; insightful, objective, engaging and succinct.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel and familiarity with AI-assisted tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Playground or similar).
• Curiosity and willingness to learn how to leverage AI tools in research workflows and ability to critically assess AI outputs.
• Experience in economic analysis and forecasting, market research or company/industry analysis.
• Ability to work autonomously to meet deadlines while adhering to standards.
• Ability to derive conclusions from data and explain reports to senior management.
• Flexibility to handle unexpected assignments.
• Strong interest in keeping up with economic news.
• Experience or interest in using AI tools to enhance research outputs.
• Health benefit scheme, travel and pension, company laptop, paid holiday and flexible hours with work-from-home.

Responsibilities

• Research, update and write high-quality industry reports within deadlines and standards.
• Analyse macroeconomic, microeconomic and financial data to identify key trends.
• Critically evaluate AI-generated output for accuracy and relevance.
• Build basic spreadsheet models.
• Make forecasts and projections based on industry data.
• Write media articles to showcase economic expertise when opportunities arise.

Skills

Economic analysis

Forecasting

Data interpretation

Independent working

Time management

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ChatGPT

Perplexity

Playground

Job description

IBISWorld in London seeks an entry-level industry research analyst to write reports on UK and European industries, helping clients make better business decisions with insightful, accurate research, analysis and forecasting.

You’ll use traditional economic methods and AI-powered tools to aid analysis, build models, and deliver high-quality reports within deadlines. Flexible hours and a work-from-home option are provided.