Research Analyst

S&P Global Mobility•Southfield, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

R.L. Polk Mobility LLC is hiring a Research Analyst to support forecasting and analysis of the global commercial-vehicle market, with a focus on medium- and heavy-commercial vehicles. The role maintains new-vehicle demand forecast assumptions and historical databases covering commercial-vehicle powertrains and technology, and contributes to automotive-industry forecast datasets. It monitors market news, trends, regulations, and trucking developments in assigned global markets, then develops written analytical reports demonstrating an understanding of market dynamics and forecasts. The Research Analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams on data gathering and special consulting projects, represents the company at conferences and industry events, and meets with clients in person to present findings and strategic recommendations. The role also develops relationships with supplier and OEM contacts and media to increase awareness of the company’s brand and products. Telecommuting is permitted within normal commuting distance of the Southfield, Michigan office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
Two years of experience in global market forecasting or a related occupation.
Two years of experience with econometrics and quantitative modeling.
Two years of experience using MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Two years of experience analyzing the automotive powertrain market.
Two years of experience with presentation skills gained with small and large audiences.
Two years of functional understanding of a dedicated statistics/econometrics software package, such as E-Views, STATA, or R.
Knowledge of the medium- and/or heavy-truck market in North America, illustrated by previous work on North American market data.

Responsibilities

Maintain new-vehicle demand forecast assumptions and support vehicle-sales and vehicle-production analysts on related forecast work.
Maintain accurate historical databases related to commercial-vehicle powertrains and technology.
Analyze and forecast commercial-vehicle market topics in assigned global markets, including regulations and trucking trends.
Monitor and analyze automotive-industry news and trends, focusing on medium- and heavy-commercial vehicles.
Develop and produce written analytical reports on market dynamics and forecasts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for special consulting projects.
Maintain knowledge of automotive technologies, regulatory changes, and market developments.
Contribute to the creation and enhancement of automotive-industry forecast datasets.
Represent the company at conferences and other industry events.
Conduct in-person client meetings to present findings and strategic recommendations.
Develop relationships with supplier and OEM contacts and media to extend brand and product awareness.