Market Research Intern – Cybersecurity

Frost & Sullivan; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly work environment

Global team exposure

Continuous learning

Job summary

Frost & Sullivan invites applications for a full-time cybersecurity market research internship in Malaysia (Petaling Jaya). You will work with industry analysts on projects across Asia Pacific and global markets, combining market research, vendor engagement, and research coordination.

You will conduct primary and secondary research, coordinate vendor briefings, schedule interviews, and assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in relevant fields with strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to conduct structured online research and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct primary and secondary research on cybersecurity markets across APAC and global markets.
• Vendor Outreach & Engagement: Support analysts in contacting vendors and coordinating research briefs.
• Meeting & Interview Coordination: Schedule vendor briefings and interviews, prepare materials.
• Research Project Management Support: Track timelines and milestones, maintain databases.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Gather and verify market data and vendor profiles.
• Analyst Support: Assist with benchmarking, market sizing, and report preparation.

Skills

Market research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Current student or recent graduate in Business/Marketing/Economics/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

This is a full-time internship opportunity to work alongside industry analysts on cybersecurity market research projects across Asia Pacific and global markets. The role combines market research, vendor engagement, and research project coordination.

What You Will Do

• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct primary and secondary research on cybersecurity market, covering technology trends, market developments, competitive landscapes, vendor strategies, and emerging opportunities.
• Vendor Outreach & Engagement: Support analysts in identifying and contacting cybersecurity vendors, coordinating research briefings, distributing questionnaires, following up on submissions, and maintaining communication with industry participants.
• Meeting & Interview Coordination: Arrange vendor briefings, research interviews, and internal meetings, including scheduling, preparing meeting materials, documenting key discussions, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Research Project Management Support: Assist analysts in managing research timelines, tracking project milestones, monitoring vendor participation, maintaining research databases, and ensuring timely collection of information.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Gather, verify, organize, and analyze market information, vendor profiles, product capabilities, and business performance data.
• Analyst Support: Assist with competitive benchmarking, vendor assessments, market sizing, report preparation, data validation, and other research-related activities to support project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

1. Education: Current university students or fresh graduates in Business, Marketing, Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related disciplines. Candidates from other backgrounds with strong research and analytical abilities are also welcome.
2. Technology Knowledge: Basic familiarity with ICT, cloud computing, cybersecurity technologies, or the broader technology industry. An interest in emerging technologies and willingness to develop further technical knowledge are important.
3. Research & Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct structured online research, evaluate information from multiple sources, identify relevant market trends, and present findings clearly and accurately.
4. Communication & Coordination: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with technology vendors, industry representatives, and internal stakeholders.
5. Organization & Attention to Detail: Ability to manage multiple assignments, coordinate meetings, maintain accurate records, track deadlines, and follow up on outstanding tasks.
6. Technical Proficiency: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
7. Prior Experience: Previous internship experience in market research, technology research, business analysis, or project coordination is beneficial but not mandatory.

What Will Make You Succeed at Frost & Sullivan?

• Wildly curious and entrepreneurial
• Committed to customer success
• A self-starter invested in your future
• A persuasive communicator
• Deeply Analytical
• Excited about Disruptive Trends

Benefits

• A friendly work environment with an 'open door' policy
• Be part of a global team that strives for excellence, and fosters an Olympic spirit
• Feed your intellectual curiosity by collaborating across all levels of the company across the globe
• Continuous learning and coaching

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