Analyst, Data Center Services & Infrastructure – Middle East MEA), Research

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

Role:
Analyst, Data Center Services & Infrastructure – Middle East & Africa (MEA), 451 Research

• Own market research from signal to story:
  Track, analyze, and publish research on Middle East datacenter services and infrastructure—translating complex developments into clear, decision‑ready insights for global clients.
• Build and protect data integrity:
  Maintain and enhance a proprietary datacenter database, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely updates across markets, cities, operators, and capacity indicators.
• Deliver country‑ and city‑level intelligence:
  Provide qualitative and quantitative analysis on trends, constraints, and opportunities—covering topics like supply pipelines, demand drivers, pricing signals, and ecosystem maturity.
• Follow the forces reshaping the sector:
  Monitor and explain the impact of energy management, sustainability, AI/IoT workloads, cloud services adoption, and government regulation on datacenter strategy and investment.
• Engage the market directly:
  Conduct outreach and interviews with operators, investors, cloud service providers, vendors, and enterprise buyers to validate findings and uncover what’s happening between the lines.
• Power client engagements:
  Support consulting projects by gathering evidence, pressure‑testing assumptions, and producing crisp deliverables that help clients make confident decisions.
• Bring insights to life:
  Contribute to webinars, briefings, and conferences—helping shape external messaging and building your presence as an emerging regional datacenter expert.
• Collaborate across a global research engine:
  Partner with colleagues across research, data, and commercial teams to align coverage priorities and continuously improve how we serve clients.
• Stay ahead of MEA market dynamics:
  Maintain fluency in market and industry developments to anticipate customer needs and proactively surface new opportunities.

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience; research, analysis, consulting, journalism, market intelligence, or a related field (datacenter exposure is a plus)
• Fluent English and Arabic (required); additional language capability is strongly valued for market coverage and relationship building
• Undergraduate or graduate degree, either a writing/communications degree or liberal arts degree with an interest in technology, or a technical degree (math, science, engineering, MIS, IT) with a minor in writing
• Excellent written and analytical skills
• Ability/willingness to travel
• The key to being a successful analyst is having an inquisitive nature; always looking to learn and explore

• Commercially minded
• Presentation and data visualization skills
• Basic understanding of global power markets as it pertains to data center energy demand

• Health & Wellness:
  Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime:
  Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning:
  Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future:
  Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks:
  Perks for partners and little ones, with best‑in‑class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics:
  Retail discounts, referral incentive awards, and other perks.

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.