Senior Director Analyst, Venture Capital Invest Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock purchase plan

401k match

Generous PTO

Stock at a discount

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director Analyst to lead the Global Invest Practice within BTI. The role anchors on venture capital and private equity insights, translating technical signals into investable theses while engaging senior investors and fund leaders globally.

You will produce high-impact research, present at Gartner events, and mentor junior analysts. A strong background in finance, markets, and strategic advisory is essential for success in this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred (Masters in Finance, Economics, Business/MBA, STEM, or PhD).
• 12+ years of VC/PE or related strategy experience.
• Deep familiarity with private investment lifecycles and portfolio management.
• Strong ability to translate market signals into investment theses and risk/reward frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought-provoking insights and content for clients.
• Develop new insights to accelerate client action and deliver practical recommendations.
• Analyze market trends and client needs to shape invest strategy and research direction.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior investors and fund leaders at Gartner events.
• Deliver high-quality presentations and content for Gartner conferences and client briefings.
• Collaborate across teams to improve research processes and mentor junior colleagues.
• Support client engagement through virtual or in-person meetings and sales conversations.

Skills

Venture capital

Private equity

Capital markets

Investment strategy

Research & writing

Public speaking

Client advisory

Team leadership

Travel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA

PhD/Advanced degree

Job description

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director Analyst to lead the Global Invest Practice within BTI. The role anchors on venture capital and private equity insights, translating technical signals into investable theses while engaging senior investors and fund leaders globally.

You will produce high-impact research, present at Gartner events, and mentor junior analysts. A strong background in finance, markets, and strategic advisory is essential for success in this leadership role.