Research Analyst

Overview:

IDC is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Enterprise Infrastructure group. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on several of IDC's Enterprise Computing programs across Asia Pacific region, including Sever, Storage, Cloud Deployment, AI, Workloads, etc. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive market research, analyzing data, and providing actionable insights to support our business strategies. The candidate should be able to demonstrate 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.

Why Join IDC

Joining IDC as a research operations program manager means becoming part of a globally recognized leader in market intelligence, consistently honored as Analyst Firm of the Year for its broad industry and geographic expertise, collaborative culture, and high-impact insights. As a member of the IDC team, you'll contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing, where your contributions help shape technology trends and drive business outcomes for organizations worldwide, all while leveraging IDC's robust research methodologies and innovative AI-driven platforms to make a real difference in the evolving digital landscape.

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Responsibilities:

• Conduct primary market research to gather and analyze data for enterprise storage hardware sales, trends, and market conditions (primary for Malaysia and Vietnam, supporting role for other ASEAN geos)
• Develop, expand and maintain a network of contacts of key channel partners and vendors.-
• Ensure the timely and quality delivery of all program deliverables.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Develop market forecasts and predictive models by utilizing statistical methods and tools to anticipate future trends and consumer behavior.
• Maintain and update databases with relevant market data and research findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customized vendor and market models. Including the consulting team to support custom projects when required.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of market research experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Economics, or Statistics with a strong understanding of economic principles and their application to market analysis.
• Capable of designing and conducting primary research, including creating surveys, conducting interviews, and managing focus groups.
• Skilled in analyzing complex datasets and developing predictive models, with familiarity in statistical tools and methodologies.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and report preparation.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills to effectively present .
• Efficient in managing multiple research projects and meeting deadlines. Excellent in problem-solving.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI skills required.
• Familiarity with GenAI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, or Gemini.
• Ability to use Python for data analysis, including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy and Plotly are advantageous.

IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.