Research Analyst / Senior Analyst

Overview of the role

Euromonitor International is recruiting for an Analyst/Senior Analyst in Multi-vertical syndicated research vertical in Seoul. The successful candidate will work with Seoul research team, the multi-vertical regional (APAC) and global teams, global heads of industries and the Head of the Multi- Vertical in the research and commercial development of the industries within the Vertical.

Multi-vertical mainly covers industries in Drinks & Tobacco (soft drinks, hot drinks, alcoholic drinks and tobacco) and Living consumer goods (home & garden, Toys, eyewear etc.)

You will have an opportunity to study and build expertise in the industries that range from the multi-vertical as well as the ecosystem of the industries including regulation, government policy. As you continue to build your expertise in various areas of multi-vertical research, you will have an opportunity to select your areas of industry expertise, project or people management and work with respective heads of industries and wider multi-vertical regional and global teams to further research agenda, excel in Passport analytics tools such as Industry Forecast Model, strengthen client relationship, and provide country/regional/global strategic analysis through Passport content and PR work.

Our global coverage generates endless trends available for an analyst to leverage in building expertise and a personal brand.

What does the position offer?

• Multi-vertical offers the opportunity to work on dynamic industries and across the larger team vertical
• Engage with major players in related industries and beyond
• Fantastic industry for those interested in both consumer and government trends and policy
• Opportunity to build a personal brand in fast-moving industries
• Possibility to select own career path in commercial, project or people management areas within multi-vertical

An ideal candidate is interested in…

• Becoming an expert in one or more product categories covered by multi-vertical industries’ cluster
• Creating actionable insight for consumption in both published and presentation formats
• Developing Industry Forecast model for Technology industries
• Engaging with clients and the global industry

The Analyst/ Senior Analyst is tasked with building skills and expertise, accomplishing this across four key areas:

Research/project inputs to strengthen the multi-vertical research programme and data

• Analysis: including a variety of Briefings and Company Profiles
• Client interaction/Industry engagement/PR involvement
• Project and people management by recruiting, training and developing in-country analysts. You will take full ownership of project management in multiple countries.

 The Analyst / Senior Analyst will report to the Research Manager of Multi-vertical based in Seoul.

Key responsibilities

• Primary research with key focus on Korea, which includes direct and regular contact with key industry players, to collate/discuss data and trends for the purposes of improving country level understanding across a number of product categories
• Secondary research on industry sources, for individual/team use and for dissemination across multi-vertical regional and global team where applicable
• Strategic analysis to be released on Passport and beyond
• Client liaison, queries, ad hoc requests, etc
• As you build project management expertise you will take full ownership of schedules and ensure that projects are completed on time and to the high standards that our clients have come to expect from Euromonitor International
• As you build industry expertise, key responsibilities will evolve further to include client meetings and presentations, industry presentations and liaison (such as conferences), and other industry related work.

• Relevant experiences of 1 to 5 years in relevant industry within related space
• A proven track record in primary and secondary research
• Superb numeracy and analytical skills
• Creativity, tenacity and curiosity
• Opinionated, able to make decisions and willing to take responsibility for decisions made
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively
• Excellent communications skills
• Fluent oral and written English and Korean

Why work for Euromonitor ?

Our Values:

We seek individuals who act with integrity

We look for candidates who are curious about the world

We feel that as a community, we’re stronger together

We seek to enable people to feel empowered

We welcome candidates who bring strength in diversity

International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we communicate across our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis.

Hardworking and sociable: our staff know how to work hard and know also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of other groups to be involved with.

Committed to making a difference: We believe that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It gives all new starters a donation amount on joining us which they can give to a charity of their choice.

It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights.

Excellent benefits: we offer competitive salaries, enhanced healthcare and pensions, plus generous holiday allowances, hybrid working and, in many offices, a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day.

Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our Managers and Directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.