Job Description: Research
Associate
Overview
Coresight
Research is seeking a
Research
Associate
/Analyst
to support its sector and thematic research
with a focus on the
global
e-commerce platforms sector
.
This role is focused on producing high-quality, insight-driven research,
primarily in the form of reports and, less regularly, presentation decks. This
includ
es
sector coverage, earnings analysis, thematic reports, and client- and media-facing deliverables. The
Research
Executive/
Associate
/Analyst
will work closely with senior analysts,
a
data team, and leadership to strengthen
Coresight’s
thought leadership and client impact.
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Sector Research & Coverage
Research and write
retail industry
reports
, typically with a US/global focus
—such as
sector outlooks
,
sector deep dives
,
i
nvestor
d
ay coverage,
responsive i
nsight reports, and Points of View (
PoVs
) across assigned sectors.
Produce earnings snapshots and earnings commentary for companies across
e-commerc
e
retailing
(such as Amazon,
Coupang,,
JD.com
,
PDD Holdings,
Zalando
and others)
, including their B2C and B2B/platform operations
.
Maintain and regularly update company profiles.
Establish a supported perspective on the sector and its constituent companies.
Track and analyze industry news, financial results, management changes, emerging trends, and competitive developments.
Identify
significant issues within covered sectors, as topics to cover in research. Establish a supported perspective on such issues.
Engage with industry experts to gather insights and strengthen research outputs.
Work with a data team to incorporate relevant, proprietary data into research reports.
2.
Thematic & Recurring Research
Contribute to quarterly and recurring reports such as Earnings Weekly, Earnings Wrap-ups, and Inventory Insights.
Contribute
some reports
outside
of
formal sector coverage. This may include some recurring formats (e.g., monthly reports)
, earnings
reports
and reports on the India retail market.
3.
Client, Media & Thought Leadership Support
Support client- and prospect-facing presentations,
presentation
decks, and bespoke research requests.
Assist
with media queries and commentary related to covered sectors, in coordination with senior researchers and PR.
Participate in webinars, conferences, and industry events (virtual and in-person) as
required
.
4.
Internal Collaboration
Participate in retail vertical weekly calls, research team meetings,
all-
company
sessions, and
regular
leadership and data team calls.
Collaborate closely with data, editorial, and events teams to ensure research consistency and quality.
Skills & Experience
Strong research and analytical skills with high attention to detail
and the ability to convey a supported, distinctive perspective on covered sectors
.
Demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, insight-driven research reports
, including an understanding of syndicated, industry-focused market research reports
Ability to
identify
significant market issues and develop a supported, distinctive perspective around them.
Solid understanding of financial performance, earnings analysis, and key industry metrics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
.
Familiarity with the
global e-commerce
sector
is strongly preferred.
Preferred Attributes
Ability to manage multiple reports and deadlines in a fast-paced research environment.
Curious, commercially minded, and highly engaged with consumer and retail trends.
Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
