Analyst

Who we are

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world's largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world's trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it's the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.

The role

For the Travel and Tourism sector we provide comprehensive, timely and accurate research reports and datasets, supporting cutting edge industry analysis and strategic planning.

GlobalData Travel & Tourism provides the world's leading travel, hospitality, and tourism companies with unique data and insights on tourism demands and flows, as well as business intelligence on air transportation, car rentals, hotels, and intermediaries.

To contribute to an ongoing publication schedule of consumer insight and market intelligence across key markets, categories and trends, primarily through the authoring of content, but also using data visualisation and data modelling techniques. The majority of analysis comes in the form of written reports published in PowerPoint, as well as briefer case studies and "expert views". Working with datasets (forecasts, trackers, surveys, etc.) will also form a key part of the role.

Additionally, analysts may be required to work on projects such as primary research design, or bespoke deliverables for clients. The goal is to maintain and enhance GlobalData's reputation as a provider of exceptional insight, helping the business decisions of thousands of clients, ranging from start-ups to blue-chip companies.

Analysts are also engaged in regular client-facing activities such as calls, meetings, training sessions and presentations. This will form a key part of the role.

What you'll be doing

• Analysis - Developing industry expertise, performing daily industry reading, showing a willingness to learn and an aptitude for understanding the travel & tourism industry.
• Qualitative Analysis - Producing written content, mainly delivered in PowerPoint, but also in Microsoft Word where necessary. Reports range from 20-80 slides through to 500-word opinion pieces. Topics will generally be selected by more senior members of the team, but storyboarding will be a collaborative effort with a senior member of the team and will require an understanding of what the analysis intends to achieve.
• Quantitative Analysis - Contribute to the development of industry forecasts and management of inputs into industry datasets, liaise with the data research team, and help with quality review of client-facing data deliverables.
• Analysis - Project Support & Execution - Contributing to other projects (e.g. primary research projects, consulting projects, cross-vertical projects) where directed by management.
• Commercial - Helping support GlobalData commercial teams across our key regions, regularly engaging directly with clients and prospects to better understand the challenges they are facing and how GlobalData can help them overcome these issues.

What we're looking for

• Fast Learner - able to understand new ideas and concepts quickly
• Work experience in the business of travel and tourism or a syndicated reports publishing company would be an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong secondary research skills, especially a familiarity with commercial literature and internet searches
• Mentoring/line management experience would be an advantage
• Comfort in dealing with numbers and working in Excel extensively
• Experience of dealing with clients and external parties would be a strong advantage

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.