IDC's Personal Computing Devices research group in Europe is looking for an Associate Research Analyst to support the expansion of its research and business.

This is a highly visible position that requires the candidate to develop cutting-edge qualitative and quantitative research for IDC's exceptionally diverse base of clients that includes hardware and software vendors and providers of IT services. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic about technology topics in particular personal computers and related technologies. The focus of the role is to develop ongoing syndicated research and custom research for specific projects, as well as be a key quantitative contributor to the IDC Personal Computing Devices Tracker Program.

This is one-year fixed-term position, based in Novi Beograd, Serbia.

• Support and deliver industry and technology research for existing syndicated products - both qualitative and data focused and as part of a global team.
• Support specific consulting projects, based on IDC data and research from different groups within IDC.
• Add to this with desk research from varied IDC sources enhancing the analysis and data: in some cases, building data models to meet client needs, or to explain or understand market behavior and trends.
• Produce written descriptions, charts, or presentation material, when analysis requires.
• Build strong relationships with vendors active in these markets, understanding key business and technology issues they face.
  

• Analytical, enjoys working with numbers and shows a strong attitude to identify key business trends based on quantitative analysis.
• Outstanding writing skills, able to produce insightful reports based on sound survey or forecast data, providing meaningful recommendations.
• Experienced knowledge of MSOffice packages.
• Experience in data modelling and forecasting techniques is an advantage.
• Problem-solving skills and positive attitude.
• Good time management and planning skills, ability to conduct several projects in parallel.
• University BA/MS degree in Business, Economics, or Information Sciences.
• Professional fluency in written and oral business English is required, and fluency in a second European language would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible work hours and home office
• 24 days of holiday per year + some additional days off per year
• Private health insurance

Why IDC?
IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.

Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.

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.

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