Strategic Intelligence: Software and AI Research Analyst (Denver) (5A8BAC4)

Referment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment, based in Denver, is seeking a research analyst for a strategic intelligence team focused on software, AI, and related technology sectors. You will investigate long-cycle themes and translate complex technical and market developments into investment-relevant insights.

The role involves researching software markets and AI adoption, gathering undisclosed signals from conferences and industry briefings, and writing concise memos to help investment decisions across enterprise software,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least two years of relevant experience.
• Background in technology research, software analysis, investment analysis, market intelligence, or data analysis.
• Ability to connect technical developments to commercial consequences.
• Excellent research, synthesis, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with enterprise technology purchasing, cloud infrastructure, AI applications, or software competition is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Research software and AI markets, business models, pricing, and product roadmaps.
• Track AI adoption, spending, implementation challenges, and productivity effects across industries.
• Gather insight through conferences, product briefings, and industry conversations.
• Monitor regulation, earnings commentary, and other signals relevant to investments.
• Write concise analytical memos and support analysts in framing questions.

Skills

Technology research

Software analysis

Investment analysis

Market intelligence

Data analysis

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Referment is working with a global investment and technology firm to hire a research analyst for a strategic intelligence team focused on software, artificial intelligence, and related technology sectors.

Based in Denver, you will investigate long-cycle themes and translate technical and market developments into investment-relevant insight. The remit spans enterprise software, generative AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, and developer ecosystems, with close collaboration across investment teams.

The Role

• Research software and AI markets, business models, customer demand, pricing, product roadmaps, and competitive positioning.
• Track AI adoption, spending, implementation challenges, productivity effects, and commercialization across industries.
• Gather insight through conferences, expert consultations, product briefings, and conversations with industry participants.
• Monitor regulation, product launches, earnings commentary, and other investment-relevant signals.
• Write concise analytical memos and work with investment analysts to frame questions and address evidence gaps.

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least two years’ relevant experience.
• Background in technology research, software analysis, investment analysis, consulting, market intelligence, data analysis, or a related field.
• Ability to connect technical developments to commercial consequences.
• Excellent research, synthesis, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with enterprise technology purchasing, cloud infrastructure, AI applications, or software competition is advantageous.

This could suit a technology-focused analyst or consultant who wants to conduct deep thematic research in support of investment decisions.