Senior Director Analyst, Global Invest – Remote

Gartner; California; Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner seeks aSenior Director Analyst to lead the Global Invest Practice within Emerging Technology, bridging tech innovation and capital markets for VC/PE clients. You will craft high-value, differentiated insights and speak at global events while guiding investment strategy across private markets.

You will mentor analysts, deliver engaging content, and act as a trusted advisor to investors, with travel up to 25% and a focus on credible, data-driven conclusions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's in Finance, Economics, Business/MBA, STEM, or PhD) preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Buy-Side Equity Research or Strategic Consulting within technology market.
• Deep familiarity with private investment lifecycles, valuation drivers, deal sourcing, due diligence and portfolio management across Venture Capital and Private Equity.
• Proven track record in venture capital, private equity, or strategic advisory and know how to convert technical complexity and market signals into crisp investment theses and risk/reward frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in emerging technologies and mature market dynamics, enabling you to translate complex tech architectures and market shifts into actionable invest strategy.
• Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders and with the authority to engage buy-side partners, investment committees, and fund leaders.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables
• Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges
• Strong communication skills - able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
• Subject matter expertise; comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market
• Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team
• Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged must-have insights content.
• Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests.
• Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client's barriers or overall needs.
• Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing Insights positions across a team of analysts.
• Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda.
• Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights.
• Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior institutional investors, Venture Capital and Private Equity Partners, representing Gartner's Global Invest Practice.
• Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings.
• Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help Insights teams create content and to drive engagement with clients.
• Provide high quality and timely content peer review.
• Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology and strategy.
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights community.
• Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Business Technology & Insights provide excellent service delivery.
• Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members.
• Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly with Gartner insights.

Skills

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

Master's in Finance, Economics, Business/MBA, STEM, or PhD

Job description

Gartner seeks aSenior Director Analyst to lead the Global Invest Practice within Emerging Technology, bridging tech innovation and capital markets for VC/PE clients. You will craft high-value, differentiated insights and speak at global events while guiding investment strategy across private markets.

You will mentor analysts, deliver engaging content, and act as a trusted advisor to investors, with travel up to 25% and a focus on credible, data-driven conclusions.