Client Technology: Technology Research Analyst

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Technology Research Analyst

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Technology is at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and are key to our innovation as an organization.

The opportunity

EY is going through major digital transformation putting Technology at the front and centre of its business. Our goals are to build scalable application platform that empowers developers to build solutions on top of it, research new technologies, and find innovative ways where software products can help us do better for our clients. We are in the midst of this transformation, leading the product shift that will fuel EY and its global industries growth in the future.

In our relentless focus to build a better working world, we are embracing the world of software products, cloud and scale to help us serve our clients more effectively and efficiently. We are looking for technology research analyst who will play a consultative role to support stakeholders in their technology acquisition journey, provide key insights to choose between build vs buy for technology solutions and play the role of a tech scout for EY Client Technology.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Successfully initiating, executing and delivering research projects involving market assessment & sizing, competitive analysis & benchmarking and industry/sector analysis.
• Taking ownership of all the business research assignments entrusted and work closely with the team to produce impeccable quality outputs
• Conduct secondary/primary research based on the tactical and strategic information needs of stakeholders including market insights around products and services
• Monitor EY’s global technology ecosystem for important trends
• Analyse third party research (e.g. Gartner, Forrester, IDC) for applicability and translate relevant thought leadership
• Monitor technology market for key activities and trends (e.g. product launches, mergers)
• Understand how Socio-economic trends (e.g. Emerging Markets) and how they will influence technology products and services
• Assess the above influences for impact on EY Strategy, and manage EY’s Emerging Technology Lifecycle in close collaboration with our Innovation Team
• Assess technology solutions to advise on build vs buy decisions
  
  

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Exceptional strategic thinking, ability to consider impact and opportunities of a fast-changing technology market onto EY, paired with ability to make sound decisions about where to focus
• Broad knowledge of technology landscape. Adequate technical understanding to assess trends and technologies for relevance and viability
• Well aware of research methodology and processes
• Awareness of Software development, Technology Infrastructure
• Well-versed with IT ecosystem, IT enabled services
• Outstanding communication skills both oral and written paired with the ability to tailor the message to various audiences
• Ability to lead through influence and to deliver results through others
• Ability to understand and integrate cultural differences and motives, and to influence cross-cultural teams
  
  

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in user experience, interaction design, information design or similar role in an IT organization or interactive, advertisement or creative agency. Experience doing market research/technology research in a technology research organization or within a market/competitive Intelligence function or a related role
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in coordinating/ collaborating with multi-geo and multi-cultural teams
• “Get-it-done” mentality
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related. Master’s degree in Business management will be a plus
  
  

What We Look For

• A self-starter, independent-thinker, curious and creative person with ambition and passion
  
  

What Working At EY Offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
  
  

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