Senior Analyst (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Analyst (AI): Conducting quantitative and qualitative research on the Chinese AI ecosystem and enterprise AI landscape, with an accent on forecasts, vendor comparisons, market trackers, and custom research assets. Focus on building hypotheses that challenge market beliefs and delivering executive-ready insights for technical and senior industry audiences.

Location: Neo Building Office, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Company

Informa TechTarget provides expert-led, data-driven services that inform and connect technology buyers and sellers.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality AI market research outputs including reports, trackers, forecasts, and presentations.
• Develop and test hypotheses to produce differentiated insights on AI ecosystem developments.
• Define and expand research areas using senior-level market expertise and timely responses to market events.
• Build and maintain client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on AI platforms and business outcomes.
• Support sales, marketing, product management, and PR with credible, client-facing expertise.
• Contribute to strategic planning and provide customer-based input for new products and advisory services.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in industry analysis, market research, consulting, corporate strategy, journalism, or a relevant technology-company role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related topic.
• Strong understanding of the Chinese AI ecosystem and ability to form original, credible opinions on its evolution.
• Proven quantitative research skills, including building and maintaining market forecasts and trackers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence presenting and influencing senior executives.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work effectively in a global virtual team environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model: in-person collaboration with colleagues and customers/partners three days a week or more.
• Flexibility to work from home or remotely when not in the office, plus the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
• Private medical cover and wellbeing support including EAP assistance and mental health first aiders.
• Learning and development support with bespoke training, mentoring platforms, and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Paid time off including annual leave, birthday leave, and volunteer days (with charity match funding).

Hiring process

• Application review and interviews to assess research capability, communication skills, and fit for client-facing work.
• Discussion of role expectations and collaboration style within a global team.