Global Analyst Relations Director

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 184,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking an Analyst Relations Director to lead strategic engagement with industry analysts and shape Grant Thornton Advisors' market reputation and growth. The role operates within the Marketing and Communications team and drives a global analyst relations program across analyst firms influencing enterprise buyers.

The successful candidate will own the analyst narrative, proactively engage top-tier analysts, influence coverage, and lead responses to ratings cycles while

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on Analyst Relations experience with direct ownership of relationships with Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Everest Group, or TBR.
• Experience leading or supporting formal analyst evaluations (Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, IDC MarketScapes, Everest PEAK Matrix).
• Experience building, leading or owning an Analyst Relations program within a technology, professional services, consulting, or business advisory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence analyst coverage, positioning, or evaluation outcomes.
• Experience preparing and advising senior executives for analyst briefings and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Own the analyst narrative: develop and evolve a clear analyst storyline aligned with Grant Thornton Advisors' strategy, roadmap, and growth priorities.
• Proactively engage top-tier analysts: build relationships with key analysts across Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Everest Group, TBR, and others to shape coverage.
• Influence perception and positioning: monitor analyst research and adjust messaging to differentiate Grant Thornton.
• Lead the firm's response to ratings cycles: MQ, Forrester Wave, IDC MarketScape, Everest PEAK Matrix.
• Advise senior leaders: prepare executives for analyst interactions with messaging and Q&A.
• Partner cross-functionally: connect Marketing, Communications, Technology, and business to align narratives.
• Identify opportunities where analyst commentary supports pursuits and priority deals.
• Design and manage analyst advocacy programs, including events and advisory boards.
• Set KPIs for analyst relations effectiveness and report to CMO and leadership.
• Manage the analyst relations budget, subscriptions, and agency relationships.

Skills

Analyst Relations

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Communication

Gartner

Forrester

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking an Analyst Relations Director to lead strategic engagement with industry analysts and shape Grant Thornton Advisors' market reputation and growth. The role operates within the Marketing and Communications team and drives a global analyst relations program across analyst firms influencing enterprise buyers.

The successful candidate will own the analyst narrative, proactively engage top-tier analysts, influence coverage, and lead responses to ratings cycles while