Strategic Intelligence: Software and AI Research Analyst (Denver) (75A8BAC)

Referment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is hiring for a research analyst to join a strategic intelligence team focused on software, AI, and related technology sectors in Denver. The role involves investigating long-cycle themes, translating technical and market developments into investment-relevant insight, and collaborating across investment teams.

Based in Denver, you will cover enterprise software, generative AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, and developer ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.