Associate Retail Analyst (FTC)

  • GlobalData UK Ltd
  • City, London
  • Jan 27, 2026
Full time Advert / Media / Entertainment

Job Description

Apparel Associate Retail Analyst (6- month maternity cover)

Who we are

GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change.

By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence.

Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world s most successful organizations.?

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData Healthcare is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people.

The role

GlobalData is a leading retail analysis and consulting firm in the UK, and we are looking for an analyst to join our Apparel team. A passion for fashion, retail, and an interest in consumer behaviour is essential, with prior research analysis experience desirable. We work with many of the world s leading retailers and brands, property firms and those in the financial sector to help them maximise success through developing a thorough understanding of the sector and its likely future performance.

What you ll be doing

  • Develop expertise of the global apparel industry
  • Working as part of a team, undertake primary research, and produce high quality and accurate analysis
  • Contribute to research reports and data for clients
  • Develop thought leadership and provide insight and analysis to journalists

What we re looking for

  • Educated to degree level
  • An ability to analyse key issues, threats, and trends across the apparel sector
  • An understanding of macro issues, demographic trends, and economic measures and how they impact the retail market and consumer spend
  • Excellent written English
  • Competent in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, as well as excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Commercial acumen and an ability to identify growth opportunities for clients
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and within a team
  • Desirable) Experience of producing analysis (such as manipulating and analysing data and producing meaningful insight)

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 (url removed)

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.