Company DescriptionAt Informa Tech, we believe that technology innovation is key to driving positive change in our society. We believe that digital inclusion underpins progress. And we believe that diversity in tech is central to a thriving industry.Our aim is to inspire the global technology community to build a better world by informing, educating, and connecting them through world-class research, training, events, and media.We sit at the heart of the tech community with specialisms in emerging tech/AI, enterprise IT, cyber security, service providers/NextG, critical communications, media & entertainment, and marketing technology.Leveraging over 100 trusted brands, we offer an unrivaled global networking community and platform for technologists and innovators to be inspired and reach their full potential.**Job Description**:PURPOSE OF ROLETo help bring these principles to life, Omdia is currently seeking a Research Analyst based in Penang for- Scoping research - constantly looking to evolve research to improve quality- Data assumptions - clear justification of data and logical thinking- Content writing - developing clear, concise, and insightful contentWe're a global business of more than 600 colleagues, operating in 60 markets. Our purpose is to help drive the future by inspiring the Technology community to design, build and run a better digital world. We do this by informing, educating, and connecting the community through our market-leading research, media, training, and event brands. Every year, we welcome 2.700+ subscribers to our research, more than 3.8 million unique visitors a month to our digital communities, 42.700+ students to our training programs, and 200.000 delegates to our events.At Informa Tech, the many amazing brands we operate are successful due to the people that produce them. They require experts, in the market and in their function, to work together to allow the Tech community to freely exchange ideas, connect around compelling issues, discover new opportunities, and attain the intelligence they need for sound business decisions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe position of **Research Analyst **is one of high responsibility and accountability.The Key Deliverables for this role:- Data output - credible and consistent base data, market shares, and forecasts- Written reports - text to support data and to provide customers with clear market guidance on outlook, trends, supplier landscape, and tech impact- Thought leadership pieces - be a key player within the team to support the evolvement of capabilities- New research ideas/topics presented to the manager- Custom - Supporting role in customer-specific projectsOther key responsibilities include:- Scoping - responsible for scoping out each deliverable that you are the 'Person In Charge' for. Including updating relevant documentation and leading kick-off as well as subsequent calls. Documenting and implementing best practices for the 'Person In Charge' role and responsibilities.- Successful, on-time delivery of high-quality, highly relevant, and differentiated research projects that provide essential elements for syndicated research projects across sectors.- Successful, on-time execution of research projects that are essential components of consulting engagements, delivered to client specifications and quality expectations.- Responsible for delivering primary research and secondary research tasks. Building base data - using primary and secondary research to build credible base data. Ensuring sufficient coverage of market players; creating estimates where company reporting is not available; utilizing history; ensuring consistency with related data/markets; logging all assumptions and working in a clear way.- Forecasting - Using primary and secondary research to generate market projections; using credible sources to support forecasts; logging all assumptions and working in a clear way; creating the story around market development/opportunities/risks.- Partnering with Manager on the continuing evolution and refinement of business/operational processes to optimize quality, timeliness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of research execution and delivery. Continuous measurement of key KPIs in each area.Key Internal Relationships:- Members of Research sectors, including colleagues in Content Operations for coordination, planning, execution, and support of syndicated research deliverables- Consulting leads across sectors to facilitate the successful execution of consulting engagements according to client expectations- Product Management colleagues across sectors to provide research support for the planning, launch, and execution of impactful, differentiated high-quality research products- Marketing team - support content generation and initiatives to raise the profile of individuals, research, Omdia, and Informa tech- Data team - working together to create supplier questionnaires, DBs, and forecas
