Data Analyst, Market and Industries

About this role

Overview
About the Role & Team
IDC is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Market & Industries team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on several of IDC's vertical industry-focused Spending Guide data products, developing industry, company size, use case, and line of business forecasts across a broad range of technology markets. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive industry sector research, mapping tech buyer uses cases, analyzing data, and providing actionable insights to support our clients' business strategies. Having familiarity with or expertise in the overall ICT, software, and cloud technology markets in North America and globally will be advantageous for this role. The ideal candidate has a proactive mindset, strong quantitative, data modelling, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to use automation tools to improve and streamline internal data processes. He or she should demonstrate the ability to interpret complex data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful insights by evaluating data from various sources, making sense of quantitative and qualitative information, and providing actionable recommendations. We’re looking for an innovative thinker with a passion for data and technology trends. Based in Toronto (Canada), this role offers flexibility with access to our vibrant IDC office and hybrid work.


What You’ll Do

• Analyze survey data and conduct secondary market research on selected industry sectors - financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, energy, healthcare, and public sector - along with technology solutions and geography specific trends to build a deeper understanding of the key factors shaping overall markets and technology adoption patterns.
• Develop industry sector forecasts and predictive models by utilizing statistical methods and tools to anticipate future trends and tech buyer behavior.
• Monitor key macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, inflation rates, unemployment r...