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 includes 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, investor day coverage, responsive insight reports, and Points of View (PoVs) across assigned sectors.
- Produce earnings snapshots and earnings commentary for companies across e-commerce 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.
