Analyst, Space & Satellite

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London
6 days ago
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Job Description

Since 2000, our Space practice has specialised in the analysis of growth opportunities in the space and satellite market, consistently forecasting events and trends well ahead of when they become common industry knowledge, giving global leaders in the industry the edge they need to achieve their business objectives.

As an Analyst in our Space practice, you will create insightful research content used by globally recognised businesses in their decision-making process.

You will gather and analyse data, produce valuable insight and present it directly to clients via presentations or visualisation tools. Depending on your experience, you will progressively have sole responsibility for an entire field of study.

You will work alongside industry experts, and you will develop your own analyst skills through practical and, often, client-facing work. 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • writing original research content on specific topics
  • analysing data and formulating a qualitative opinion on the basis of that analysis
  • researching industry’s hot topics
  • interacting with clients and building peer relationships within the industry
  • working on custom projects in your field of expertise
  • presenting your findings to clients in regular meetings and at industry events.

 


Qualifications

We recognise and celebrate the fact that not everybody is the same, and we value the diversity of backgrounds and skillsets you will add to our team.

As a minimum, you need to have experience in a research role in the space industry, where you created original, thought-leading content.

You also need to enjoy analysing and interpreting large sets of data and creating engaging reports to communicate the patterns and trends that you find.

You must be fluent in English.



Additional Information

On top of an exciting opportunity, we offer many attractive benefits, including:

  • 25 days annual leave
  • an annual bonus
  • private health and dental care
  • flexible working
  • your birthday off
  • stepped career progression
  • continuous training for professional and personal development
  • career coaching programmes
  • volunteering days.
  • cycle to work scheme
  • enhanced maternity leave
  • enhanced adoption leave

We are proud to be an equal-opportunities employer and ensure fair work practices for all our employees, clients, candidates and other associated persons.

OUR VALUES

Excellence |We are passionate and aspire to be the industry benchmark.

Partnership |We are one team, and we inspire, motivate and coach each other.

Innovation |We are problem-solvers, and we do not share away from a challenge.

Integrity |We treat people with dignity and respect.

Empowerment |We motivate, inspire and train our people to be the best they can be.

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