Strategic Market Intelligence Analyst

GCS Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Market Data & Insights Analyst to deliver market intelligence, data analysis, and actionable insights that support strategic decision-making in Ireland. The role focuses on analysing market trends, data collection, dashboard development, and collaboration with communications and technology stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in a data-related field, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and a proven ability to translate complex datasets into

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field (Data Analytics, Business, Finance, Data Science, Economics, or related).
• Experience in data analytics, market intelligence, BI, or related analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with interpreting complex datasets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering reports, dashboards, and insights to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse market data to identify trends, opportunities, and industry developments.
• Collect, validate, and manage data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualisations using Excel and Power BI.
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic and regulatory decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve data quality and reporting processes.
• Support market analysis projects and wider business initiatives.
• Maintain data governance standards and reporting procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data interpretation

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business, Finance, Data Science, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ArcGIS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Market Data & Insights Analyst to deliver market intelligence, data analysis, and actionable insights that support strategic and evidence-based decision-making. This role will focus on analysing market trends, managing data collection processes, developing dashboards and reports, and working with internal and external stakeholders across communications and technology markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse market data to identify trends, opportunities, and industry developments.
• Collect, validate, and manage data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualisations using Excel and Power BI.
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic and regulatory decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve data quality and reporting processes.
• Support market analysis projects and wider business initiatives.
• Maintain data governance standards and reporting procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Data Analytics, Business, Finance, Data Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in Data Analytics, Market Intelligence, Business Intelligence, or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience interpreting complex datasets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering reports, dashboards, and insights to support business decisions.

Desirable

• Experience within telecommunications, technology, consulting, or regulatory environments.
• Knowledge of GIS tools such as ArcGIS.
• Understanding of AI and Machine Learning concepts.

Ideal Candidate

A data-driven analyst with strong commercial awareness and a passion for turning complex data into meaningful insights. You will be comfortable working with stakeholders, presenting findings clearly, and using analytics to influence strategic decision-making.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.