Infopro Digital, the B2B group specialising in information and technology, is currently looking for a Research & Benchmarking Analyst on a permanent contract to strengthen the team at its WatersTechnology brand based in London.
WatersTechnology is a leading provider of insight and analysis for the financial services technology community. For almost 40 years, the brand has helped track—and set—the agenda at the world’s largest financial institutions, with a particular focus on the market data industry. Known for its long-form investigative journalism and in-depth market coverage, WatersTechnology delivers impactful reporting and data-driven insights to professionals across the global financial services sector.
Based in London, this role will support the development of our growing portfolio of data and benchmarking products, one of our top strategic priorities.
The successful candidate will help build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the financial services industry, particularly technology and data specialists at banks, buy-side firms and market infrastructure providers. The role combines elements of research and industry engagement, product development, and data management.
Working closely with internal teams, you will help shape the products and coverage we offer to contributors and subscribers while supporting the collection, curation and analysis of industry data.
Key Responsibilities- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the financial services industry, particularly technology and data specialists at banks and buy-side firms
- Develop reliable industry contacts and identify potential new contributors to WatersTechnology’s benchmarking initiatives
- Support the development and refinement of benchmarking products and datasets
- Proactively identify new content opportunities and product enhancements aligned with WatersTechnology’s editorial and data strategy
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including developers, designers, editorial and marketing teams
- Collect, verify and maintain data for benchmarking products and research initiatives
- Respond to queries from subscribers and prospective clients regarding benchmarking products and datasets
- Monitor industry trends, market developments and evolving information needs within financial services firms
Requirements
- Some experience in a role requiring similar skills, such as research, data analysis, product management or market intelligence
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Solid understanding of the financial services industry
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Experience with online survey platforms would be an advantage
- Awareness of how LLMs and AI tools can support data collection, analysis and curation is beneficial
- Strong Excel skills are also advantageous
Benefits
- This role is hybrid based in London
- We have plenty of options for your working preferences.
- A fantastic holiday allowance that increases as you spend longer with the company
- Take your birthday off…on us
- Access to a 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Programme offering support and guidance around all areas of wellbeing and mental health, including face-to-face counselling.
- Access to our extensive learning programmes, through our dedicated platform, Generation Infopro
- Paid volunteer days throughout the year where you can contribute your skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others
What you’ll get
Our global employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave (rising up to 30 days)
- Group personal pension plan
- Life assurance
- Interest free season ticket loan (STL)
- Private medical insurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Bonusly employee recognition
- Employee discount scheme
- Eye-care Vouchers
- Discounted gym membership
- Agile/remote working
- Bike to work
- Buying holiday
- Dental insurance
- Give as you earn
- Add partner to gym membership
- Health cash plan
- Personal accident insurance
Learn more about us
Infopro Digital is a B2B group specialising in information and technology. With a presence in 20 countries, the group has 4,000 employees of 79 nationalities.
Infopro Digital connects professional communities.
Our brands are leaders in the five key economic sectors: construction and public sector, automotive, industry, risk & insurance, and retail.
With our solutions, decision makers make informed decisions and companies develop their business and performance in a sustainable way.
Equal Opportunities
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