Market and Competitive Insights - Senior Analyst
Join EY as a Market and Competitive Insights Senior Analyst. You will provide deep insights into market dynamics and competitive challenges, enabling strategic decisions and driving growth. Your role includes developing impactful analyses, acting as a trusted advisor on market trends and emerging opportunities, and communicating complex information through compelling storytelling.
Key Responsibilities

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.

Supervision Responsibilities

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

Skills and Attributes for Success

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.
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 incisiveness.
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 proactive curiosity.
Advanced skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job Requirements

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.


Other Requirements

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



What We Offer

Competitive compensation packages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, pension, 401(k), and paid time off.
Flexible work environment with hybrid model for client‑serving roles (40‑60% in‑office).
Career development opportunities and a culture of learning.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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