Job Title
Associate Director, Research
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Job Description
About the Role (Responsibilities):
- Track and analyse data centre activity in APAC and in your home base of KL, identify trends, growth opportunities and challenges being faced by DC firms.
- Collect and analyse data and publications on the global data centre sector.
- Assess findings and disseminate across various research outputs for internal and external audiences, written publications, client presentations, webinars and industry speaking opportunities.
- Answering data and informational queries from regional team (APAC) and being a knowledgeable source of truth for data centre insights for internal personnel.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop research proposals that will assist in business development and other revenue driving opportunities.
- Coordinate with global research team in drafting signature biannual and annual reports.
- Maintain effective communication with the C&W’s DCG and other stakeholders, including through participation in regular team meetings.
- Execute bespoke advisory mandates for clients that may include demand estimations, pricing strategies, financial feasibility, market study, competitor benchmarking, regulatory and compliance requirements, etc.
About You (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, business, finance, economics, or systems management; or a related field required; master’s or other advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 and up to 10 years of related work experience in data centres, IT or telecommunications.
- Experience in the market research industry high regarded but not essential.
- Data analysis, research, and substantive knowledge of regional and global data centre sector.
- Fluency in quantitative research methods, including advanced statistical analysis and data collection, manipulation, and management.
- Demonstrated ability to extract meaningful findings from complex data problems and present those findings in a digestible and effective manner to diverse audiences.
- Confidence in writing high-level technical content and public speaking.
- Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, as well as the ability to produce consistent quality work and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders of all levels and the willingness to function as part of a team with common goals to drive brand awareness and revenue generation.
Experience working with regional and global teams and across multiple time zones.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”