senior analyst, mobile devices

Organization: Research

Location: Boston

About Yankee Group

Yankee Group is the preeminent research and advisory firm equipping enterprises to profit in a mobile world. The core of our content is proprietary research and analytics on the attitudes, behaviors and usage patterns of mobile users. Based on this research, we provide a range of actionable data, insights and advice to marketing, strategy and product executives driving the mobility revolution in leading companies worldwide.

Description

Yankee Group is looking for a Senior Analyst with excellent communication and market research skills to produce written deliverables, consulting and presentations for clients and industry groups. This Senior Analyst will have expertise in the area of mobile devices, including smartphones and operating systems, tablets and other connected wireless devices, wireless chipset technology, and device security.

The Senior Analyst will work with other analysts on the Yankee Group team to ensure seamless coverage of the interdependencies of operator services, applications and devices. This candidate will be responsible for helping drive Yankee Group?s research agenda in one of the above area. This candidate will help provide insight for Yankee Group clients into market trends and user preferences and perceptions.

The Senior Analyst is expected to:

  • Winning industry recognition as a thought leader in mobility
  • Delivering quality research and written reports and blogs in the analyst?s field of expertise
  • Producing quality consulting deliverables for Yankee Group vendor and service provider clients
  • Communicating research findings to clients and industry groups via thought-provoking and insightful presentations
  • Acting as an expert resource to the press for intelligence on industry trends
  • Responding to inquiries from Yankee Group clients
  • Developing, maintaining and managing models and forecasts, and monitor instruments for key technology categories
  • Driving business development opportunities by translating research and analysis into consulting and custom research opportunities
  • Contribute to other research areas as needed
    Experience and Knowledge:

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience working in market research, financial analysis or strategy consulting, or in a telecommunications vendor environment, with a focus on the telecommunication industry.

Specific requirements include:

Knowledge of the mobile and wireless market in particular around mobile devices

Writing Skills: Must possess excellent written communication skills. Candidate will be expected to present research findings, actionable recommendations and advice to clients via concise and compelling research reports and blog entries.

Presentation Skills: Must possess excellent verbal communication skills. Candidate will be expected to present research findings, actionable recommendations and advice to clients via executive presentations, consulting engagements and regular interactions with press and media.

Organization and Planning Skills: Must be able to plan and manage individual workload in a coordinated effort with team members to reach internal and external deliverable goals and timelines.

Research and Analytical Skills: Must be proficient at primary and secondary research, with experience in consulting. Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with SPSS and/or MarketSight is a plus.

Personality Profile:

  • Drive to excel and command thought leadership
  • High level of energy and enthusiasm for network technology
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Solid relationship management skills
  • Strong sense of professional accountability and integrity