Knowledge Management Research Specialist - Technology/Media/Telecommunications

AlixPartners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AlixPartners is seeking a Business Intelligence Senior Specialist to join the global Business Intelligence Center. The role supports the Technology/Media/Telecommunications Industry Practice with research, market intelligence, and account-management insights. Location options include Southfield, MI; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; or New York, NY.

Relocation is not provided. You willPartner with senior practice leaders to deliver data-driven insights that win new business and inform strategy, while

Qualifications

• The candidate should have proven experience in research-driven roles with a commercial focus.
• Experience in Technology/Media/Telecommunications sector is preferred.
• Strong ability to translate market signals into actionable insights for proposals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support the TMT industry team’s business development priorities.
• Anticipate and analyze impact of market and industry issues on companies in the sector.
• Prepare insightful research on topics and trends impacting the sector.
• Support accounts and proposals with high-quality research and insights.
• Collaborate with Practice Leadership to drive AI-enabled research tools.

Skills

Research

Market analysis

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an AlixPartners office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote working options for Monday and Friday.

Location: Southfield, MI, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, or New York, NY

The role and what you will do

We are hiring a motivated Business Intelligence expert to join the global Business Intelligence (BIC) team to support mainly our Technology/Media/Telecommunications (TMT) Industry Practice. The BIC Team provides insight and analysis through research, market and competitor intelligence, pitch support, prospect identification and account management for our industries, communities, and geographies. Our mission is to partner with our consultants in delivering insights and analysis to support in winning new business and delivering memorable results. The Business Intelligence Center TMT role works closely with our senior practice leaders of the TMT Practice and BIC Leadership Team.

The Business Intelligence Senior Specialist is a full-time role located in Southfield, MI, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, or New York, NY, and reports to the Business Intelligence Center Leadership in close partnership with TMT Practice Leadership. Paid relocation is not available for this position.

• Conduct research and analysis to support the Technology/Media/Telecommunications Industry Team business development priorities
• Anticipate and analyze the impact of changing business, economic, legal, and industry issues on companies in the sector
• Prepare insightful research on topics and trends impacting the sector
• Conduct financial, situation and performance analyses and research, which includes managing resources, identifying best sources for industry data and responding to data requests
• Ensure effective communication and coordination by delivering high-quality research to the Industry Team
• Identify and screen new business opportunities for the Team
• Identify potential prospect/target companies using a broad range of research tools
• Improve and evolve existing screening and analysis approaches for translating market signals into actionable company insights
• Provide strategic support to Business Development pursuits
• Support teams in the development of insightful proposals for new business opportunities
• Support Business Intelligence initiatives with the TMT Team, including thought pieces, marketing materials and studies
• Provide support to Account Management Teams across the TMT Team
• Support AI innovation within the Business Intelligence Center and across the firm
• Contribute to the development of new AI-powered research tools and agentic business development workflows
• Collaborate with the Business Intelligence Center Leadership team and TMT Leaders to anticipate and respond to changing businesses needs at the intersection of AI transformation, data strategy, and research
• Compile competitor and market intelligence to support TMT and other practice areas
• Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties, or responsibilities

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree required with preference for business/financial concentration.
• Demonstrated experience in and passion for the Technology/Media/Telecommunications sector, with a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in a research-driven -and commercially focused role from professional services, institutional research, or industry.
• Track record of conducting value added market research and analysis, including analysis of private and public company performance, and supporting commercial proposal development, ideally for the TMT sector.
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