Lead Analyst (maternity cover)

Department: Strategy 

Team: GSMA Intelligence 

Location: London (hybrid working)

Position type: Contract 

About the Team

GSMA Intelligence is the definitive source of global mobile operator data, analysis and forecasts, and publisher of authoritative industry reports and research. We provide the most accurate and complete set of industry metrics available, comprising tens of millions of individual data points, updated daily. GSMA Intelligence is relied on by leading operators, vendors, regulators, financial institutions and third-party industry players, to support strategic decision making and long-term investment planning. Our data and insights are frequently cited by the media, academia, and NGOs. The GSMA Intelligence team is largely based in London and Delhi but is currently expanding with new roles in other locations to build out its regional capabilities and deepen on-the-ground insights.

About the Role

Research and consulting delivery 

As a senior member of the GSMA Intelligence analyst team, the Lead Analyst will lead the delivery of complex consulting and research engagements across the telecoms and broader TMT sectors. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Track and analyse key industry, market and regulatory developments across the telecoms and wider technology ecosystem  

• Lead and support high-value consulting projects from initial scoping through to final delivery, including methodology design, research execution and stakeholder management
• Produce high-quality insights and deliverables across a range of formats including: 
• Research reports 
• Strategic presentations 

• Data models and forecasts 

• Client briefings and advisory sessions 
• Deliver clear, evidence-based insights that support strategic decision-making for clients and GSMA stakeholders 
• Maintain and develop relationships with key industry stakeholders including: 
• Mobile network operators 
• Technology vendors 

• Tech and internet companies 

• Regulators and policymakers 

• International organisations 
• Conduct analyst briefings, one-to-one meetings and industry engagement to gather insights and strengthen GSMA Intelligence’s industry perspective 
• Contribute to the overall thought leadership of GSMA Intelligence through published analysis, client presentations and collaborative research initiatives 

Business and Relationship Development 

The Lead Analyst will support expanding GSMA Intelligence’s consulting footprint and client development.  

Responsibilities include: 

• Leverage existing relationships and professional networks to identify and develop new consulting opportunities 

• Support the conversion of initial engagements or seed projects into medium and high-value client relationships 

• Work closely with GSMA Intelligence sales and marketing teams to support client acquisition, proposal development and strategic account growth 

• Act as a senior regional representative for GSMA Intelligence, providing a local presence and first point of contact for prospective clients 

• Identify opportunities to create cross-organisational synergies across GSMA business lines, including: 

• Industry events 

• Strategic partnerships 

• Membership engagement
• Support commercial initiatives linked to GSMA flagship events, including MWC and 360 series, where consulting insights can be integrated into broader client offerings 
• Contribute to the positioning of GSMA Intelligence as a leading global telecoms research and consulting organisation 

Stakeholder Engagement 

Effective collaboration across internal and external stakeholders is critical to the success of this role. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Collaborate with other departments to support joint initiatives and strategic priorities of the GSMA whether policy or technology oriented 

• Partner with colleagues across GSMA Intelligence, including analysts, economists, sales and marketing, to ensure successful project delivery and commercial growth 

• Engage with external consultancies and partners working with the GSMA where relevant to research or advisory engagements 

• Lead and support client pitches, presentations and proposal development 

• Represent GSMA Intelligence externally through: 

• Industry conferences and events 

• Client workshops and executive briefings 

• Public speaking engagements and panel discussions 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to reinforce GSMA Intelligence’s reputation and industry presence 

About You

• You will have extensive experience and knowledge of telecoms industry dynamics and will be familiar with major trends shaping the global digital ecosystem.
• You will also have a solid understanding of the telecoms business, technology and policy landscapes and can analyse the impact of various developments on the mobile and broader telecoms sector.
• You will have compelling written and oral communications skills and the ability to deliver insights independently.
• You will be a confident communicator, able to discuss research insights with internal colleagues and present same to external stakeholders at industry events and other forums.  

This is a senior, client facing role suited to a recognised industry expert with deep telecoms knowledge and experience, strong analytical capability and a well-established professional network across operators, vendors, regulators and technology stakeholders. The successful candidate will combine rigorous research delivery with commercial acumen, helping expand GSMA Intelligence’s consulting presence with telecom, TMT and vertical sector clients. The role requires frequent interaction with senior industry stakeholders and includes public speaking, presentations, and thought leadership across industry forums and GSMA events. 

About your Skills

The key skills aligned to this role are:

Communication Delivery Stakeholder Management Analysis

We strive to offer a meaningful and inclusive application experience for all candidates. Should you require any accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or for any other reason during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] with your request.

Contract type

Worker type

Working at the GSMA offers you unparalleled access to the mobile industry. We offer a chance to truly shape the direction of mobile, whatever your role. By joining the GSMA, you will be exposed to a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment, working on global solutions, genuinely fascinating and industry-changing projects and a stimulating and dynamic environment designed to enable you to flourish.

In addition to architect-designed offices and competitive compensation, our benefits include fantastic learning & development opportunities, generous holiday allowances, four additional days off for professional development and many others.

To learn more about the GSMA, visit our career site, our LinkedIn page and our Twitter page.

Being You at the GSMA

We care deeply about diversity, equity and inclusivity and aspire to be the best at it. Your well-being and work/life balance is important, so flexi-time and remote working is available to all staff. We're keen to ensure everyone is equal, represented and connected so we particularly encourage applications from all demographics. The sucess of the GSMA year on year will continue to be contributed by people from all walks of life.

GSMA Values

Our values not only drive our culture – they shape how we work and interact inside and outside our global organisation.

Passionately driven

We approach everything we do with unparalleled capability, tenacity and commitment, knowing that the challenging scale, pace and complexity of our work is what leads to its world-changing impact.

Insightful leaders

We continually develop and engage our expertise, insight and creativity so that we’re always ready to respond to the changing landscape with authority, agility and nuance.

Stronger together

We lean on each other so the industry can lean on us, embracing our diversity by actively seeking out perspectives and skill sets beyond our own, fuelling each other’s successes and constantly asking how we can help.

Underpinning our values is our collective mindset to show up purposefully as good human beings every day, in every situation. When we’re at our best – we are collaborative, considerate and compassionate to others, and we create a safe space for one another to thrive, assuming positive intent in our colleagues. And if we aren’t at our best and the pressure is on – we feel free to be ourselves but still remain curious, lean into the tough stuff and we are always respectful to others and accountable for the part we play.