Who we are…
Verdantix is an independent research and advisory firm that serves a global client base consisting of the world’s most innovative corporations, technology and services vendors, and investors. Our insights and analysis form a foundation of the most granular data available in the marketplaces we serve. This allows us to make highly accurate far-reaching forecasts and big-picture predictions that business leaders depend on when they are setting out to reach their most important goals.
Since our foundation in 2008, we have been built our company around five values: independence, accuracy, confidentiality, curiosity, and sustainability. They encapsulate what we stand for, the way we do business and the impact we have on the communities we serve.
The role…
Reporting to the Senior Manager for the Risk Management practice, the Principal Analyst will play a pivotal role in providing our clients with an informed view on the rapidly changing business risk landscape, and the associated risk management strategies and technologies firms are leveraging to become more resilient over the next decade. This position is a vital part of the growth and development of our Risk Management team located across New York, Boston, and in London.
Excelling in this role requires an enthusiasm for understanding how technology can improve business outcomes, experience in producing high-quality written deliverables, and the ability to contribute to client-facing engagements. Successful candidates will have the ambition to undertake a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research in collaboration with other analysts.
Our analysts benefit from our structured ‘Analyst Training Framework’ which offers 24-months of tailored learning which will equip high performers to progress to more senior analyst positions at Verdantix.
Salary opportunity is £68,000 - £80,000 depending on experience level, plus a very competitive quarterly bonus scheme.
This is a hybrid role which requires 3 days a week in the office during probationary period, and will decrease to 2 days upon successful completion.
What you’ll be doing…
* Conducting research based on the established portfolio of Verdantix methodologies.
* Undertaking research interviews with senior executives.
* Building quantitative models to size and forecast industrial technology markets.
* Efficiently writing high-quality research documents in English.
* Producing reports on technology vendors based on technology briefings.
* Working on consulting projects relating to Risk management technologies.
* Attending industry events to help raise the profile of Verdantix in the market.
* Developing trusted relationships with Verdantix clients and senior industry decision makers.
* Supporting marketing efforts by writing blogs and engaging in social media activities.
About you…
* Educated to undergraduate level with a preference for top-tier universities. Keen to see candidates with a degree in Risk Management, Risk Management and Insurance, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Law, Environmental Science, or other related fields Desirable to have a relevant MSc or MBA.
* Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of relevant experience in professional services / consulting firm / analyst firm.
* Proven ability to quickly write high quality reports for a business audience.
* Quantitative skills and knowledge of Excel to manipulate large data sets and apply basic mathematical concepts.
* Experience in conducting research interviews and contributing to the development of research reports.
* Understanding of priorities of the chief risk officer including enterprise risk management, integrated risk management, third-party risk management, ESG risk and reputational risk.
* Deep understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software and other risk focused technologies.
Additional benefits we offer…
* Competitive salary (with annual review)
* Performance-driven quarterly bonus scheme
* Pension with enhanced employer contribution
* Generous holiday entitlement, accruing an extra day with every year worked (local capping applies)
* Quarterly employee recognition scheme
* Hybrid working option, with the aim of promoting flexibility and work-life balance
* Private medical insurance, including online GP service, mental health support and discounted gym memberships
* Enhanced family-friendly benefits
* Weekly ‘flexi-hour’ to extend a lunch break or finish early on your day of choice
* Cycle to work scheme - tax-efficient purchase of a bike, bike accessories, or both
* Time off for volunteering when done through our partner OnHand: an app for local volunteering and climate action
* Multiple social events throughout the year, including Company Ramble & Sports Day
* Strong focus on learning and development with career plans for all employees
* Dog-friendly office
* Fantastic colleagues with a great sense of humour!
We seek individuals with a passionate belief that innovation and technology can transform corporate EHS, operational risk and real estate performance. People who thrive at Verdantix have a proven work ethic, a desire to be challenged, and a strong sense of curiosity. Our management culture and career development is based on achievements, skills and behaviours with quarterly reviews that keep individuals and the firm on track. We recognize that everyone on the Verdantix team has a significant contribution to make to the growth of the business. We operate with a high level of transparency about business performance and include all employees in big decisions such as growth strategies and new product launches. Come and join our growing team!
Verdantix is a winner of ‘The 2021 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade’ category. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards in the United Kingdom. Verdantix won the Queen’s Award due to its sustained growth in international trade over the last three years – including through the pandemic. This rapid, consistent growth reflects demand for the high-quality research and advisory services that Verdantix provides to clients in seventeen countries.