Industry Research Analyst – Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

The Team:

This role is in the US and preferably would be on the West Coast, but can be a virtual team member in-country.

Join our Data, AI, and Analytics research practice as a Senior Analyst and become a key player in a team of 5 experts dedicated to generating market-leading insights on the data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, data management and governance, and data warehouse technologies that are transforming enterprises with pervasive intelligence. Your specific insights will focus on machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies and the interdependencies they have with the various fields of infrastructure, data and analytics.

This research practice is part of a larger ecosystem of expert industry analyst teams (‘451 Research’) that has been leading the market for over twenty years with forward-looking and data-driven analysis of the technology landscape. Together, we cover the full spectrum of enterprise technologies and employ various research techniques including expert market insights, end-user surveys, forecast modeling, revenue tracking, in-depth interviews, mergers and acquisition tracking, and face-to-face analyst briefings.

Responsibilities and Impact:

At S&P Global Market Intelligence we focus on powering the markets of the future. Throughout our history, the world’s leading organizations have relied on us for the essential intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. Our customers use our data and insights to develop business cases, create strategic plans, identify potential customers, partners, and acquisition targets, and execute on other key initiatives. This Senior Analyst role will influence a range of stakeholders across the technology ecosystem, including the technology and service providers, the investment community, and deploying enterprises grappling with generative AI.

Generative AI is transforming all aspects of the technology stack, impacting far beyond organizational decisions on building, buying, and deploying technology. As an enabling layer, it relies heavily on robust data and infrastructure. This role will therefore focus on advancing our research in the infrastructure and data areas of the AI stack. Specifically, the role will focus on analyzing the critical architectural shifts required for developing, hosting and deploying predictive and generative AI capabilities. The analyst will take an AI-first foundational approach for industry changes associated with edge AI, AI inference and AI accelerators/GPU chips. This role will also be responsible for using these perspectives to contextualize related skills, economic trends, supply chain dynamics, and global political and regulatory impacts.

• Lead Insights: Lead insights on cutting-edge machine learning and AI technologies engaging with the leading and most innovative technology providers, investors and enterprises.
• Pioneering Team: Join experts with over two decades of market leadership and access to the strongest market intelligence data sets.
• Develop your profile: Develop and deepen your profile as an industry analyst expert by speaking with leading companies, at conferences, events, and other forums.
• Global Organization: Thrive in a place known for learning and growth, with continuous learning, career coaching, health and wellness support, flexible work and downtime policies, and family-friendly perks.

Developing and curating a unique program of research:

• Create and maintain your own program of market-leading written research analyzing:
  • AI and GenAI technologies with a particular emphasis on the underlying infrastructure and platform layers supporting the generative AI explosion.
  • LLM methods, practices, and enterprise applications.
  • The data architectures and technologies emerging to support AI workloads, staying up to date with leading providers.
  • Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to create a regular cadence of vendor profile, market trend and M&A focused reports providing provocative and insightful analysis – typically 40 short-form and a few long-form reports a year.
  • Take independent ownership of building and curating your universe and prioritized watchlist of vendors – using that to inform your data products, report production and direct engagement with companies as you develop your subject matter expertise.
  • Collaborate with other S&P analyst experts in Edge and Data Center infrastructure to socialize the requirements needed for AI.

Ownership of market-leading data products:

• Take ownership on developing annual or semi-annual survey instruments, including writing questions, collaborating with other analysts, and articulating applicable audience segments.
• Contribute also to our other key data products like our market sizing and market mapping tools.

Top-tier client engagement and commercial support:

• Advise clients – virtually and face-to-face – on actionable insights relevant to their needs and interests on AI and GenAI.
• Actively engage with your commercial colleagues through sales support initiatives with prospective clients.
• Actively engage with our consulting managers in developing and delivering on consulting projects including the creation and presentation of go-to-market and other similar assets for clients as needed.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $97,497 to $171,224.25. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.
What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 7-10 years as an industry analyst with expertise in AI strategies and/or enterprise software markets.
• Passion for technology: Demonstrated enthusiasm for the latest technological advancements and innovations, especially around ML/AI.
• Client Engagement: Highly external facing analyst who enjoys building relationships with clients and prospects, enthusiastic about travel (approx. 10% of your time, or c. 15 business trips a year) for conferences, sales support, and client engagements, with significant public speaking experience at conferences, on webinars, and in different client meetings.
• Skills: Excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with strong proficiency in analyzing research data.
• Program management: Experience in managing an individual program of research with the ability to methodically balance and effectively manage your time across written research, data product, client engagement and sales support responsibilities.
• Collaboration: The ability to work efficiently and effectively with your peers in
• the analyst, data, consulting, and commercial teams.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: BA/BS degree required; MBA/MA/MS preferred.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world’s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.