Analyst Relations Director

About the role

The Analyst Relations Director will lead strategic engagement with industry analysts to shape Grant Thornton Advisors' market reputation and growth. This role operates within the Marketing and Communications team and drives a global analyst relations program.

Responsibilities

• Own the analyst narrative: Develop and continuously evolve a clear, credible analyst storyline aligned with Grant Thornton Advisors' commercial strategy, roadmap, and growth priorities.
• Proactively engage top-tier analysts: Build and maintain strong relationships with key global analysts across firms such as Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Everest Group, TBR, and specialist industry analysts, actively shaping coverage rather than responding to it.
• Influence perception and positioning: Monitor analyst research, reports, and commentary. Identify opportunities to correct misconceptions, strengthen positioning, and elevate differentiation versus competitors.
• Lead the firm's response to ratings cycles: Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave, IDC MarketScape, and Everest PEAK Matrix assessments.
• Advise senior leaders: Prepare executives for analyst interactions, including message framing, Q&A, and positioning around sensitive or emerging topics.
• Possess cross-functional skills: Act as a connector across Service Line Marketing, Communications, Technology, and the wider business, ensuring consistency between analyst, media, and investor narratives.
• Identify opportunities: Support analyst commentary to support pursuit and priority deals.
• Manage analyst advocacy programs: Design and manage programs, including participation in firm events and advisory boards.
• Set KPIs: Manage analyst relations effectiveness and report regularly to the CMO and firm leadership.
• Manage budget: Oversee the analyst relations budget, subscriptions, and agency relationships to maximize commercial impact.

Requirements

• Significant hands-on Analyst Relations experience, including direct ownership of relationships with firms such as Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Everest Group, or TBR.
• Proven experience leading or materially supporting formal analyst evaluations, including Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, IDC MarketScapes, or Everest PEAK Matrix assessments.
• Experience building, leading, or owning an Analyst Relations program within a technology, professional services, consulting, or business advisory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence analyst coverage, positioning, or evaluation outcomes.
• Experience preparing and advising senior executives for analyst interactions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Analyst Relations, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment.

Skills

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret analyst research and reports.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Grant Thornton offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of paid time off options. The firm also provides a flexible work environment and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $184,000 and $276,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

Schedule

This role requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site. The firm’s hybrid work model allows for flexibility in work location and schedule.