Research Analyst

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Job Title:  Market and Competitive Insights Research Analyst

Job Summary:

Overview

The Market and Competitive Insight Analyst will possess a strong blend of analytical prowess, creativity, and executive presence, enabling them to deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. This role requires a proactive curiosity, a demonstrated interest in understanding AI applications, and the ability to communicate complex information through compelling storytelling.

The Market and Competitive Insights Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring EY maintains a competitive edge by providing deep insights into market dynamics and competitive challenges. This position is responsible for developing impactful analyses that inform strategic decisions and drive growth. Recognized as a key contributor by senior EY leadership, the Supervising Associate will contribute on projects related to market trends, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities. They enhance EY's capability to navigate the competitive landscape and respond effectively to client needs, aligning with the firm’s strategic objectives.

Key role expectations and responsibilities

• Provide insight and understanding of the professional services market, competitive landscape, and key industry trends shaping client demand and business growth.
• Contribute competitive intelligence initiatives to monitor and assess competitor strategies, investments, acquisitions, alliances, talent movements, service offerings, pricing approaches, and go-to-market developments.
• Conduct competitor benchmarking across financial performance, growth, capabilities, market presence, client propositions, technology adoption, operating models, and strategic priorities.
• Develop market positioning assessments that evaluate EY's relative strengths, gaps, differentiation, and competitive standing across priority markets, sectors, and service offerings.
• Develop thought leadership white space assessment by synthesizing external research, surveys, analyst reports, and competitive signals into actionable business implications.
• Identify emerging competitors, disruptive business models, competitive threats, and market opportunities, translating intelligence into clear implications for EY.
• Translate complex market and competitive intelligence into actionable strategic recommendations that support business priorities, positioning decisions, and growth opportunities.
• Expertise in creating clear, concise, and ‘Leadership ready' high quality presentations, with strong storyboarding and narrative development expertise