Analyst

GlobalData Plc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Match

PTO

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GlobalData is seeking an Analyst to join its Construction team in a US remote role. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the construction market across North and South America, with state-level segmentation and forecast insights for clients.

You will conduct research, write reports and present findings in webinars and product demos, helping clients inform development strategies and commercial decisions. Strong writing, analytical skills, and forecasting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in economics or business.
• Excellent written English and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with forecasting techniques and Excel.
• Ability to present research findings to clients.
• Primary research skills including phone/web calls.
• Initiative, organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Understand macroeconomic and sector trends affecting the construction industry.
• Write in-depth reports and updated forecasts to deadlines.
• Produce regular analysis and provide commentary to media on request.
• Represent the company in webinars and at conferences.
• Support account managers and business development teams in meeting clients’ needs.

Skills

Excellent written English

Strong analytical skills

Forecasting techniques

Numeracy

Client communication

Primary research

Initiative & detail orientation

Education

2:1 degree in economics or business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Title: Analyst

Location: US Remote

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 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.

Headquartered in London, with offices across the UK, US, Dubai, India and Australia, GlobalData serves a worldwide customer base with progressive solutions of the highest quality.

The role...

As an Analyst in GlobalData’s Construction team, you will be required you to develop an in-depth understanding of the construction industry in both North and South America, as well as monitoring key global trends and themes.

In particular, you will be responsible for conducting research and producing insights and forecasts that provide a granular analysis of the North American construction market, with state-level segmentation, which will be used by clients to inform their development strategies and commercial decisions.

You will also be expected to present findings of your research, and our broader portfolio, to clients as part of both product demonstrations and research-focused webinars.

What you will do...

• Understand macroeconomic trends and sector trends and how they might impact the construction industry
• Develop expertise in writing insightful in-depth reports and producing updated forecasts to strict deadlines
• Produce regular written analysis on industry developments and provide commentary to media organisations on request
• Represent the company in webinars and at conferences
• Support account managers and business development teams in meeting clients’ needs

What we're looking for...

• A minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent qualification in economics or business-related discipline
• Excellent written English
• Strong analytical skills and a high degree of numeracy, including knowledge of forecasting techniques and use of software (such as Excel)
• Ability to communicate with clients in a clear and engaging manner, and present research findings
• Primary research skills, including ability to conduct phone/web call research
• Initiative, organisational skills, and excellent attention to detail
• Relevant work experience in analysing construction markets is an advantage

What we offer...

• High growth, ambitious environment that offers unlimited opportunities for success
• Tailored training and development plans, including LinkedIn Learning and ongoing Learning and Development opportunities
• Generous PTO policy
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Company sponsored Life insurance, AD&D, STD, and LTD
• Maternity and Paternity leave
• 401k Match
• Corporate gym rates
• Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health, and legal advice

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.