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Senior Analyst (Boston)

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 focus on the emerging network technologies that help service providers design and deploy highly flexible, scalable and secure services over the intelligent IP network. Areas of investigation include Web-based security, IPv6, AAA, Domain Name System (DNS) and DNSSec, and Network Policy Management platforms. The Senior Analyst will examine network–centric security issues plaguing service providers and ISPs today, including Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, spoofing and amplification attacks. This individual will not be responsible for tracking enterprise- and desktop–focused security solutions such as firewalls. The Senior Analyst will work with analysts in both our Network infrastructure and Network Software teams to ensure seamless coverage of the next–generation carrier network. This candidate will be responsible for helping drive Yankee Group's research agenda in areas such as telecom network infrastructure, software and service provider business models. This candidate will help provide insight into market trends for Yankee Group clients, including fixed and mobile service providers, network infrastructure providers and telecom solution providers.

Core job functions include:

  • Perform sophisticated market research, including quantitative and qualitative analysis in support of the Enabling Technologies team at Yankee Group.
  • Develop, maintain and manage models, forecasts and monitor instruments for key technology categories.
  • Develop and deliver detailed research publications, case studies, consulting proposals and conference presentations relating to telecom solutions and business models.
  • Serve as a point of contact for Yankee Group's advisory service, liaising directly with decision-makers at all levels within our global client base on urgent strategic and tactical matters.
  • Communicate research findings to external constituents; this includes providing expert opinion and industry insight to members of the press, to client prospects and to industry participants via conferences, blogging, etc.
  • Drive business development opportunities by proactively translating research and analysis into consulting and custom research opportunities.
  • Support the delivery of consulting and customer research engagements through delivery of key market data, business model and product analysis, customer analysis and segmentation, and strategic and tactical recommendations.
  • Support internal initiatives as necessary.

 

Qualifications:

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 telecommunications and/or media industries. Specific requirements include:

  • 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 deliverables and timelines.
  • Research and Analytical Skills: Must be proficient at primary and secondary research, with experience in consulting. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential; familiarity with SPSS and/or MarketSight is a definite plus.

 

Personal Attributes:

  • High level of energy and enthusiasm for network technology
  • Demonstrated sense of urgency and "can do" attitude
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Solid relationship management skills
  • Strong team and collaborative orientation
  • Strong sense of professional accountability and integrity

 

TO APPLY
Qualified candidates please respond with resume and cover letter via e-mail to: careers@yankeegroup.com. Please include position title for which you are applying in the subject line. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Senior Analyst (London)

Yankee Group is seeking an analyst with strong analytical skills to focus on enterprise mobility trends within Western Europe. The analyst will be responsible for developing and assessing surveys, forecasts and consulting opportunities for clients interested in enterprise mobility. This candidate will be the driving force behind Yankee Group's European research agenda in areas such as mobile applications, mobile connectivity services and managed mobility services – as they pertain to enterprises. This candidate will be a point of contact for fixed and mobile service providers and IT vendors looking for insight into market trends and enterprise preferences and perceptions.

Core job functions include:

  • Perform sophisticated market research, including quantitative and qualitative analysies
  • Develop, maintain and manage models, forecasts and monitor instruments for key technology categories
  • Develop and deliver detailed research publications, case studies, consulting proposals and conference presentations
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for Yankee Group's advisory service, liaising directly with decision–makers at all levels within our global client base on urgent strategic and tactical matters
  • Communicate research findings to external constituents: this includes providing expert opinion and industry insight to members of the press, client prospects and industry participants via conferences, blogging, etc
  • Drive business development opportunities by proactively translating research and analysis into consulting and custom research opportunities
  • Support the delivery of consulting and customer research engagements through delivery of key market data, business model assessments, product evaluations, customer segmentation, and strategic and tactical recommendations
  • Support internal initiatives as necessary

 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years experience working in market research, financial analysis or strategy consulting with a focus on the IT or telecommunications industries. Specific requirements include:

  • Research and Analytical Skills: Must be proficient at primary and secondary research, with demonstrated fluency in survey and market forecasting techniques, e.g., questionnaire design, statistical analysis, industry / financial modeling and data presentation. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential; familiarity with SPSS and MarketSight is a plus.
  • Communications Skills: Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidate will be expected to present research findings, actionable recommendations and advice to clients via concise and compelling published documents and blog entries, 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 deliverables and timelines.

 

Personal Attributes:

  • High level of energy and enthusiasm for technology
  • Demonstrated sense of urgency and "can do" attitude
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Solid relationship management skills
  • Strong team and collaborative orientation
  • Strong sense of professional accountability and integrity
  • Self starter with good organization and planning skills

 

TO APPLY
Qualified candidates please respond with resume and cover letter via e-mail to: careers@yankeegroup.com. Please include position title for which you are applying in the subject line. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Operations Specialist (Boston)

Yankee Group is seeking an Operations Specialist to play a critical role in the administrative operations of the research group. This person will have the opportunity to interact with research analysts on a daily basis and will need to demonstrate the ability to hold others accountable for administrative deliverables. This position is much more than an administrative assistant role. This person will provide visibility into the operational aspects of the research team for other departments as well. They will work with a set of metrics and will need to be tenacious when gathering data to complete certain tasks.

Core job functions include:

  • Assist in the planning of research events and activities
  • Gather and update data for key research metrics
  • Organize, track and maintain filing system for annual performance review cycle
  • Support research leadership by providing day-to-day visibility into research operations such as publication status and open issues
  • Work with others throughout the organization to act as a liaison between other departments and research
  • Perform general administrative duties as needed

 

Qualifications:
  • The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of administrative or operations assistant experience
  • Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively interact with various people and different levels

 

Personal Attributes:
  • Demonstrated sense of urgency
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Solid relationship management skills
  • Ability to regularly follow up with others to complete required tasks
  • Strong team and collaborative orientation
  • High level of energy and passion
  • Strong sense of professional accountability and integrity

 

TO APPLY
Qualified candidates please respond with resume and cover letter via e-mail to: careers@yankeegroup.com. Please include position title for which you are applying in the subject line. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Human Resources

Human Resources Coordinator (Boston)

Yankee Group is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator who is motivated by the very notion of the positive, immediate impact he or she can make on people and the organization. This position rests within HR but supports the entire organization. This highly visible role has a unique opportunity to develop professionally within the HR discipline and requires a person who is organized, self-motivated, resourceful, flexible, focused and embraces a collaborative environment. The HR Coordinator's desk is located in the main reception area, exposing the role to all the different areas of Yankee Group.

Core job functions include:

  • Manage front desk operations
  • Offer administrative support to the President
  • Facilitate requests externally for analyst time
  • Conduct new hire orientations
  • Perform benefits enrollments
  • Reconcile incoming vendor invoices
  • Sort incoming resumes and conduct initial screening
  • Maintain HRIS, an HR employee database<.
  • Maintain personnel files
  • Organize internal events and meetings, and support external event operations
  • Monitor office supply inventories and place orders as needed
  • Maintain objectivity to be the liaison between HR and the rest of the organization
  • Other duties as needed

 

Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of experience in an administrative role
  • Ideal candidate will have some past exposure to HR
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficient in Word and Excel, and basic knowledge of PowerPoint
  • High degree of organization

 

Personal Attributes:

  • High level of energy and enthusiasm for technology
  • Demonstrated sense of urgency
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Focused
  • Resourceful

 

TO APPLY
Qualified candidates please respond with resume and cover letter via e-mail to: careers@yankeegroup.com. Please include position title for which you are applying in the subject line. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Recruiter (Boston)

The Recruiter position is a highly visible role that works collaboratively with hiring teams throughout the organization. The person filling this position will work diligently to identify the best talent to fit Yankee Group's culture and support our overall organizational goals.

The selected candidate will have proven experience in a corporate recruiting function that requires unique sourcing strategies as well as traditional recruiting techniques. While finding the best possible candidates to expand our business and enrich our employee culture, this person will also focus on running efficient searches that involve regular communication with candidates and hiring teams.

Core job functions include:

  • Full-cycle recruitment to include: job description development, job posting, sourcing, interviewing, reference checks and offer negotiation
  • Establish strong partnerships with hiring teams to quickly assess business needs, determine candidate profile and launch a thorough hiring strategy
  • Use a variety of recruiting tools and techniques to build an effective pipeline of candidates, which may include traditional job posting to common and niche sites, proactive sourcing, continuous networking and other proven methods
  • Conduct regular activity assessments in order to proactively engage in discussions with hiring managers to shift recruiting efforts, adjust requirements and more
  • Work closely with the HR director to develop the corporate recruiting strategy

 

Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of recruiting experience within a particular company (not with an staffing agency)
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Sharp attention to detail
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to handle discussions with tact and diplomacy

 

Personal Attributes:

  • Demonstrated sense of urgency
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Solid relationship management skills
  • Strong team and collaborative orientation
  • High level of energy and passion
  • Strong sense of professional accountability and integrity

 

TO APPLY
Qualified candidates please respond with resume and cover letter via e-mail to: careers@yankeegroup.com. Please include position title for which you are applying in the subject line. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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