Senior Analyst

GlobalData UK Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data intelligence firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Analyst to join their automotive team. In this role, you will maintain vehicle market forecasts, analyze trends in European markets, and produce written insights for clients. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree and possess strong research skills, particularly with large databases. Excellent communication skills and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency are essential for success in this position, which offers valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in the automotive industry preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance vehicle market forecasts for Europe.
• Analyze trends and forecast performance across European markets.
• Produce market reports and forecast updates.

Skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who we are…

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.

Why join GlobalData?

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 Automotive 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 role…

We are looking for a Senior Analyst to work in a close-knit team in charge of meeting the needs of our clients in the global automotive sector. You will support the Global Sales Forecasting Team with research & analysis of the European market.

What you’ll be doing…

• Maintain and enhance vehicle market forecasts, with a primary focus on Europe.
• Analyse brand, model and segment trends and forecast performance across European markets.
• Support the manager and wider team with research and insight on the European automotive industry.
• Build understanding of macroeconomic and industry drivers shaping automotive demand.
• Produce written insights for internal and external users; contribute to presentations / webinars as required.
• Deliver regular market reports, forecast updates and scheduled database publications.
• Create and deliver standard and customised client data downloads to agreed timelines.
• Respond to client, journalist and internal queries, including data manipulation and clear explanation.
• Support team and international colleagues on client-facing activities as needed.

What we’re looking for…

• Bachelor’s and / or Master’s Degree / or equivalent.
• Economics, mathematics or numerate disciplines preferred but not required.
• Experience or strong interest in the automotive industry is preferred.
• Strong research skills and ability to work with large databases and numerical systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint experience.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage own schedules and deliver to deadlines.
• Ability to confidently and articulately communicate with clients and external contacts, primarily through email and phone calls.

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed)

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.