Market and Insights - Senior Analyst

Market and Competitive Insights - Senior Analyst

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As a Market and Competitive Insights Senior Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring EY maintains a competitive edge by providing deep insights into market dynamics and competitive challenges. This position is responsible for developing impactful analyses that inform strategic decisions and drive growth. Recognized as a key contributor by senior EY leadership, you will act as a trusted advisor on market trends, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities.

• Provide deep insight and understanding of the market and competitive landscape.
• Engage and challenge senior domain stakeholders with commercial and provocative perspectives, preparing insightful analysis on trends impacting EY and its clients.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
• Utilize AI tools and technologies to enhance data analysis and insights generation.
• Develop engaging narratives and presentations that effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Demonstrate agility in adapting to changing market conditions and internal client needs.
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Exhibit executive presence in interactions with senior leadership and clients.
• Perform quantitative analysis to support strategic recommendations.
• Create visually appealing data visualizations to present insights clearly and effectively.
• Solve complex problems through innovative thinking and a proactive approach.
• Develop insights beyond publicly available information, leveraging EY’s proprietary knowledge and interacting with colleagues, clients, and external networks.
• Embrace a culture of learning, actively seeking out new knowledge, tools, and industry trends to enhance personal and team capabilities.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects, working across service lines and geographies.
• Review work of junior analysts and research partners.
• May serve as counsellor or manager for other analysts.

• Experience at a senior level in a client‑driven environment.
• Demonstrated agility and speed in delivering high‑quality insights under pressure, identifying the “so what” not just the “what.”
• Primary research, interview, and elicitation skills.
• Understanding of competitive intelligence methods and frameworks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AI applications and data analysis tools, with a keen interest in exploring new technologies.
• Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to write with clarity, concision, and incision.
• Outstanding executive‑level presentation skills and ability to interface with senior EY leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global, multi‑cultural, and virtual environment.
• Ability to build a network of contacts to shape points of view.
• Ownership of customized projects with high autonomy, managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically, fueled by a proactive curiosity to explore all angles.
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Education
  • University/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification an advantage.
• Experience
  • Proven experience in market research, competitive analysis, or a related field; e.g., 10‑12 years’ experience in strategy, business analysis, consulting, industry research, management consulting, or business performance.

• Occasional travel, both domestic and international.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring.
• Flexible environment and hybrid work model.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal/family care leave.
• Medical, dental, pension, and 401(k) plans.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.