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 or TBR, 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

• Advise senior leaders: prepare executives for analyst interactions, including message framing, Q&A and positioning around sensitive or emerging topics

• Partner cross-functionally: act as a connector across Service Line Marketing, Communications, Technology and the wider business, ensuring consistency between analyst, media and investor narratives

• Identify opportunities where analyst commentary supports pursuits and priority deals

• Design and manage analyst advocacy programs, including participation in firm events and advisory boards

• Set KPIs for analyst relations effectiveness and report regularly to the CMO and firm leadership

• Manage 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 required. Advanced degree preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Analyst Relations, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders

• Strong analytical and research skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Benefits

Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave, and a 401(k) savings plan. The firm also provides a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.

Pay

$184,000 - $276,000

Schedule

This role requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.