Analyst Relations Director

Forcepoint is a cybersecurity company that helps global businesses and governments protect data across cloud, on‑prem, and AI environments.

• Develop and own a multi‑quarter analyst relations strategy aligned to Forcepoint’s Data Security Everywhere platform and AI security initiatives
• Define target analysts, firms, and engagement priorities
• Establish a clear engagement model, including briefing cadence, inquiry strategy, and event participation
• Build a roadmap to influence analyst research agendas, market categories, and evaluation criteria

• Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with key analysts across Gartner, Forrester, and IDC
• Develop tailored engagement strategies for priority analysts based on their research focus and influence
• Establish Forcepoint as a trusted source of insight through consistent, high‑quality interactions
• Evolve relationships from transactional briefings to ongoing strategic dialogue

• Translate Forcepoint’s capabilities into a clear and consistent analyst narrative across Data Security Everywhere, AI‑aware data security, and DSPM/DLP convergence
• Ensure alignment across analyst briefings, research submissions, and executive messaging
• Proactively influence how analysts define and evaluate emerging categories in data security and AI security

• Build and manage annual and quarterly analyst relations plans
• Coordinate cross‑functional inputs to ensure accurate and compelling analyst engagement
• Maintain a structured cadence of briefings, inquiries, and follow‑ups
• Track and report on analyst sentiment, coverage quality, and engagement effectiveness

• Lead Forcepoint’s participation in key analyst evaluations, including Magic Quadrants, Waves, and Market Scapes
• Align internal stakeholders on evaluation criteria, differentiation, and messaging
• Ensure submissions highlight platform value, customer outcomes, and competitive strengths
• Partner with Product Marketing and Customer Marketing to identify and prepare strong customer references

• Prepare executives for analyst briefings, inquiries, and strategic discussions
• Provide guidance on messaging, positioning, and competitive dynamics
• Ensure leadership alignment on analyst engagement priorities and desired outcomes
• Support executive participation in analyst‑led events and thought leadership opportunities

• Development and execution of a clear, measurable analyst relations strategy
• Strength and depth of relationships with priority analysts
• Improved analyst perception of Forcepoint as a data security platform leader
• Strong positioning in key analyst research and evaluations
• Measurable contribution to market awareness and sales confidence

• 10+ years of experience in Analyst Relations, Product Marketing, or a related strategic role within cybersecurity
• Proven ability to build and execute analyst relations programs from the ground up
• Strong experience engaging with leading analyst firms, including Gartner, Forrester, and IDC
• Deep understanding of data security, including DLP, DSPM, insider risk, and cloud security
• Familiarity with AI security trends and enterprise risk considerations
• Strong communication and executive presence, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear market narratives
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level

The Analyst Relations Director will help shape how the industry defines modern data security and position Forcepoint as a leader in protecting data across cloud, on‑prem, and AI environments.

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