Sr Analyst, Business Intelligence - Enterprise & Data Center

Role Purpose

We are seeking a Senior Analyst, Business Intelligence - Enterprise & Data Center who will lead our global market scanning, intelligence, and market forecast models for this business segment. They will serve as an in-depth expert in the enterprise market segment, with keen understanding of the IBN/LAN and data center end markets. Able to use both economics and business intelligence to derive qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform strategic planning. This role is designed for an individual who enjoys and excels in analyzing economics, financial markets, and industry trends, able to take complex quantitative insights, support them with real world examples, and present them in compelling ways to business leaders. This person will report to the Business Intelligence team and be regularly integrated with the Data Center Business Unit. The Sr Analyst will provide expert business intelligence on the enterprise markets to aid DCBU in identifying growth opportunities, constraints, and market realities.  

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary business and market intelligence expert for COC’s Data Center Business Unit + IBN/LAN end markets, providing macro market intelligence. This includes weekly integration with DCBU leadership and market meetings as well as daily work with the COC Business Intelligence team

• Understand trends and then explore, learn, and research answers to questions. This means becoming the subject matter expert on global market intelligence for Data Center, IBN, and LAN markets through comprehensive industry research, investment bank analysis, and collaboration with product teams. Researching and reading will occupy a large portion of daily work 

• Manage and refine the DC forecasting model in collaboration with the data science team, leveraging advanced data analytics and predictive modeling techniques. Must be comfortable with data analytics and able to manage and explain existing market models to both experienced and inexperienced audiences 

• Oversee data center interconnect intelligence systems and models in coordination with fiber, cable, and the BI modeling team, ensuring accurate and timely insights for this market segment

• Utilize industry forecasting services and subscriptions to perform macro data analysis, identifying potential opportunities for DC business development teams through data sources  

• Master excel market modeling and be capable of performing proforma discounted cash flow modeling, providing a data-driven perspective in strategic discussions with COC senior leaders. DCF modeling would be infrequent, but being able to perform simple excel modeling quickly to answer market questions is a must

• Be a teacher, able to simply explain and communicate concepts across the business. Especially in regular executive communication with DCBU business leader, COC CFO, division GMs, and the COC GM (as necessary), presenting complex data in an understandable and actionable manner

Required Experience/Education

• B.A. in a quantitatively rigorous major required

• At least 5 years of relevant experience

• A passion for data, with a keen eye for detail, accuracy, and the ability to interpret complex data sets

• Ability to create and interpret data-centric narratives for senior leaders that combine numbers, qualitative analysis, and external sources, translating data into business insights 

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex data and market trends to senior leadership

• Strong PowerPoint skills, with the ability to create impactful slides for senior leaders

• An ability to quickly gain a deep understanding of the data center market and drivers through research and integration with business partners. Prior market knowledge is not required but must demonstrate you know how to research a market and quickly learn

• Must enjoy conducting industry research including reading large volumes of investment banking analyst reports, industry reports, public company earnings and transcripts, and able to digest and summarize reports quickly  

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, able to build coalitions and teams within a matrixed organization without formal leadership structure  

• Proficiency in excel modeling, with the ability to conduct proforma discounted cash flow analysis (or similar), regression analysis, and pivot tables

• An innovative mindset, with the ability to identify new opportunities through data analysis

Desired Experience

• MBA with strong business acumen

• Prior teaching experience (or similar) is a plus

• An ability to create Power BI dashboards or have the willingness and capability to quickly learn

• Familiarity with R, Python, SQL, and Data Bricks is a plus 

• Familiarity with Capital IQ, FactSet, or Alpha Sense are a bonus. Will work with these systems often