Senior Market Analyst, Global Private Markets

DLA Piper LLP (US); Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Market Analyst for Global Private Markets in Austin with hybrid work arrangements. The role partners with business development leadership and senior stakeholders to shape market strategy and growth initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in market intelligence or related fields, strong data analysis, and the ability to translate insights into actionable business recommendations for leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ analytical experience in market intelligence or related fields.
• Experience synthesizing data, insights, and client activity into strategic recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market conditions, investor activity and competitor developments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Conduct primary and secondary research utilizing industry sources, filings, and client conversations.
• Build market assessments, opportunity analyses and competitive profiles for leadership.
• Present findings through written reports, dashboards and presentations to executives.
• Support growth initiatives by evaluating emerging trends and client needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Market research

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, business, marketing, data analytics, statistics, or related

MBA or related master’s degree preferred

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

The Senior Market Analyst - Global Private Markets, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, will play a highly visible role supporting the continued evolution and expansion of this global platform. Working directly with business development leadership, partners, practice leaders, Market & Business Intelligence professionals, and other senior stakeholders, this individual will help shape how the Firm identifies, understands, and pursues opportunities across the rapidly evolving private markets ecosystem. The Sr Market Analyst will act as a strategic advisor and market intelligence partner, helping leadership understand market dynamics, client activity, investor trends, competitor positioning, and emerging opportunities. By synthesizing quantitative data, qualitative insights, market research, firm experience, lawyer observations, client developments, and external intelligence, the Sr Analyst will develop actionable recommendations that inform business development strategy, client engagement, thought leadership, investment decisions, and growth initiatives. The role works at the intersection of data, strategy, market intelligence, and executive decision-making while helping the firm strengthen its position within the global private markets landscape.

Location

This position is located in our Austin office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market conditions, investment activity, capital flows, client behavior, and competitor developments to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging trends relevant to Global Private Markets.
• Conduct primary and secondary research utilizing industry databases, market reports, public filings, analyst research, client conversations, surveys, interviews, and other intelligence sources.
• Analyze market supply and demand dynamics, investor activity, competitive positioning, and industry developments to support strategic planning and business development efforts.
• Segment target markets, client constituencies, investor groups, intermediaries, and industry sectors to inform growth strategies, client targeting, and relationship development initiatives.
• Develop market assessments, opportunity analyses, competitor profiles, and periodic intelligence reports for leadership and stakeholder groups.
• Present findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to Firm leadership, partners, business development teams, and other key stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Support identification of future growth areas by evaluating emerging market trends, evolving client needs, and changing competitive dynamics.

Desired Skills

Experience analyzing large amounts of data and qualitative information to identify actionable opportunities and potential growth areas is strongly preferred. Possesses strong analytical capability with commercial judgment, curiosity, creativity, and the ability to see patterns others may miss. Public market intelligence role examples similarly emphasize monitoring industry and competitor activity, structuring complex datasets, delivering actionable insights, synthesizing research into recommendations, maintaining trackers, and communicating clearly with cross-functional stakeholders.

Analytical & Research Capabilities

• Strong market research and competitive intelligence skills, including experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated ability to identify patterns, trends, and market signals and translate findings into practical business recommendations.
• Experience conducting market analysis, audience segmentation, competitor assessment, and opportunity evaluation.
• Advanced data storytelling and presentation capabilities, including development of executive-level reports, dashboards, and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly and persuasively to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect market developments to revenue opportunities, client needs, strategic priorities, and competitive positioning.

Executive Presence & Leadership Engagement

• Proven ability to interact confidently with senior executives, partners, and business leaders.
• Experience influencing decision-making through thoughtful analysis, data-backed recommendations, and concise communication.
• Ability to balance detailed analytical work with strategic thinking and business judgment.

Minimum Education

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, business administration, marketing, accounting, data analytics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Education

• Master’s Degree in MBA, master’s degree in finance, economics, business analytics, market intelligence, data analytics, or a related field preferred but not required.

Certificates

Relevant certifications or coursework in market intelligence, competitive intelligence, financial analysis, business analytics, data visualization, project management, private markets, or AI-enabled research tools are a plus.

Minimum Years of Experience

Minimum years of experience: 6 years’ analytical experience in market intelligence, business intelligence, private markets, financial services, professional services business development, investment research, credit research, corporate strategy, consulting, or a related role.

Essential Job Expectations

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position or participate in the selection process. For accommodation requests, please contact [e-mail]. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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