SeniorAnalyst

vmysmartpros; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TM Forum is seeking a Senior Analyst to deliver authoritative telecoms insights within the Insights portfolio, combining subject matter expertise to produce data-driven, interactive outputs for Members' strategic decisions.

The Senior Analyst will leverage industry knowledge to deliver original insights, engage stakeholders, and collaborate across TM Forum missions to strengthen the organization's position in telecom transformation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of telecom industry research and analysis.
• Experience briefing senior executives.
• Ability to interpret datasets and deliver strategic insights.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Familiarity with TM Forum frameworks and transformation pathways.
• Data visualization skills using online tools.
• Knowledge of enterprise IT.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver incisive, original telecoms market insights using multimedia formats.
• Develop a data-driven research approach leveraging assets within the Insights team.
• Build a high profile within the telecoms industry through insights deliveries.
• Collaborate with the engagement team and TM Forum members where relevant.
• Position TM Forum capabilities and initiatives as solutions to industry challenges.
• Conduct rigorous research and benchmarking across telecom domains.
• Work with the Commercial Director to ensure insights meet market needs.
• Liaise with stakeholders to validate findings and enhance credibility.

Skills

telecoms research

analytical thinking

stakeholder engagement

writing skills

data visualization

team collaboration

presentations

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Analyst

Reports to: Chief Analyst

Job Type: Full-Time

About TM Forum

TM Forum is the global industry member alliance for telco and tech companies with over 800 communication service providers, vendors, hyperscalers, consultancies and system integrators, including the worlds top ten CSPs and top three hyperscalers. We aim to return the telco sector back to growth, through a move to AI-enabled agility and efficiency delivered by our three industry Missions: Composable IT & Ecosystems, Autonomous Networks, and AI and Data. Our Missions are delivered through a flywheel of capabilities: Insight, Innovate, Collaborate, Educate and Scale, which are all brought to live through a global, year round program of digital and in person events.

Role Purpose

TheSeniorAnalyst is an industry expert who delivers authoritative analysis within TM Forums Insight product portfolio. This role combines subject matterexpertiseto producedata-driven,interactive, engaging outputs that informMembersstrategic decisions and strengthen TM Forums position as the leading voice in telecom transformation.The SeniorAnalyst has the experience, the marketknowledgeand theexpertiseto deliver incisive, originalinsights and analysis which both challenges the telecoms industry and offers solutions often built on TM Forum assetsand collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliverincisive, original telecoms market insights using a range oftraditional and,increasingly,newcompelling, visually engaging formats using multimedia tools (e.g., infographics, video explainers, interactivetools)
• Developa data-driven approach to researchleveragingboth assets within the Insights team and working across the different missions.
• Builda high profile within the telecoms industrythroughthe delivery of theseinsights.
• Collaborate with the engagement team and, where relevant, deliverinsights / presentations to TM Forum members to helfenhance TM Forums overall value proposition.
• Position TM Forums capabilities, assets and initiatives assolutions, or part-solutions, to the most pressing telecoms industry challenges and opportunities.
• Conduct rigorous research and benchmarking across telecom domains toidentifytrends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Work with the Commercial Director to ensure Insight products meet market needs and deliver measurable value.
• Liaise with industry stakeholders and research partners tovalidatefindings and enhance credibility.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Delivery of high-quality analysis within agreed timelines.
• Member engagement and adoption of research deliverables.
• Contribution to TM Forums reputation as an industry thought leader.
• Innovation in content formats and delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Extensive(5+ years)experience in telecom industry research and analysis with a specific focus on telecoms operators technology function
• Experience in conducting face-to-face and online briefings with senior telecoms executives.
• Proven ability to interpret datasets and produce strategic insights.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Familiarity with TM Forum frameworks and transformation pathways.
• (Data) visualization skills using online tools
• Knowledge of enterprise IT
• Advanced Excel andpowerpointskills

Skills & Attributes

• Subject matterexpertisein telecomsand digital transformation.
• Analytical rigor and commitment to objectivity.
• Ability to innovate and adapt insight delivery formats across media.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.

Diversity & Inclusion at TM Forum

At TM Forum, were building a workplace where everyone can belong, feel respected, supported and able to do their best work. We welcome talent from all walks of life to join our global community, which is made stronger by the different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences each person brings. We hire based on skills, potential and values, never on assumptions about who someone is or where they come from. We actively work to ensure our recruitment and people practices are fair, inclusive and free from bias.