Senior Research Analyst
About The Position
We’re looking for a commercially aware and intellectually curious Senior Research Analyst to join DC Byte and play a key role in delivering insight across the global data centre market. This is a client-facing role where you’ll combine market research, fieldwork, networking, and analysis to help shape how we communicate insight to some of the most influential players in digital infrastructure. You’ll work closely with clients, industry stakeholders, and internal teams to produce high-quality research, market commentary, presentations, and commercially relevant insight. From early on, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your work, contribute ideas, build industry relationships, and represent DC Byte externally across the market. You’ll see the direct impact of your work on real-world, multi-billion-dollar investment, development, and strategy decisions across one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. This role may involve travel across North America to support research, client engagement, conferences, and industry events. DC Byte is the leading provider of market data, research, and intelligence for the global data centre sector. At the heart of an industry that quietly keeps the world connected, our technology-led platform empowers the key players designing, developing, investing in, and operating digital infrastructure to make high-stakes strategic decisions. We deliver the most accurate, real-time, and unbiased insights into colocation and self-build enterprise assets worldwide—supporting developers, investors, operators, and some of the world’s largest hyperscalers.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of the data center ecosystem, digital infrastructure, or related markets.
- Commercial awareness and curiosity about how infrastructure, investment, and technology markets operate.
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to interpret complex or incomplete information.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confidence engaging with clients, industry participants, and senior stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Self-driven with the ability to manage priorities and take ownership of deliverables.
- Resilient and persistent when gathering difficult-to-obtain information or working in fast-moving environments.
- Comfortable presenting findings and contributing to client discussions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within research, consulting, infrastructure, real estate, telecoms, technology, energy, or related sectors.
- Experience producing reports, presentations, market analysis, or client-facing deliverables.
- Existing exposure to the data center industry, commercial real estate, or digital infrastructure markets is beneficial.
- Experience attending industry events, networking, or supporting external market engagement.
Responsibilities
- Research and track activity, trends, and key players across global data centre markets.
- Gather, validate, and analyse market intelligence from primary and secondary sources.
- Build relationships across the data centre ecosystem, including operators, developers, investors, brokers, and suppliers.
- Conduct fieldwork through calls, meetings, events, site visits, and industry networking.
- Translate research findings into clear, structured, and commercially relevant insights.
- Support the production of client deliverables including reports, presentations, briefing notes, and consultancy work.
- Contribute to client calls, presentations, and market discussions.
- Monitor industry developments to ensure research and insight remain timely and relevant.
- Support marketing and thought leadership activity through articles, commentary, presentations, and industry content.
- Represent DC Byte at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities where appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with Research, Commercial, Product, and Marketing teams on ongoing initiatives and special projects.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing up to 29 days
- Christmas Week closure
- Private health insurance, including dental and vision cover
- Basic life cover
- 401(k) with Guideline
- Office with complimentary gym access
- Generous anniversary rewards, including career coaching, vouchers for days out, and a holiday stipend
- Up to one month working remotely per year
- Up to $400 stipend towards your home-working setup
- Free coffee and tea in the office
- Regular team celebrations and days out
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
