Senior Analyst - AI & Industrial Technologies (US based), Verdantix

Location: Remote / United States
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Market Research | Insights
Annual Salary range: from $ 90,000.00 to $ 105,000.00
Salary details: + Competitive Quarterly Bonus

job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Market Research | Insights

Annual Salary range: from $ 90,000.00 to $ 105,000.00

Salary details: + Competitive Quarterly Bonus

Who we are…

Verdantix’s mission is to deliver independent, accurate, and actionable research and advisory services. We empower the world’s most innovative corporations, technology and services vendors, and investors with granular insights and data-driven analysis. Our team is a curious, collaborative group of expert analysts, data engineers, commercial specialists, creative professionals, and thought leaders working together to help clients achieve their most important goals.

The role...

Working in a team of analysts located in the firm’s London, New York, and Boston offices, the Senior Analyst will undertake strategic research on topics at the intersection of factory/manufacturing operations, industrial performance and digital technologies. As a Senior Analyst you will be looking at how digital technologies impact outcomes such as process and production optimisation, predictive maintenance, energy & resource management as well as design engineering for asset heavy industries across oil and gas, manufacturing, mining and utilities. Success in the role requires an interest in digital technology and a background in computer science, chemical or mechanical engineering along with hands-on experience of working in a factory or manufacturing plant setting or at an industrial software or in the manufacturing division of a consultancy.

We are looking for candidates who are interested in joining our award-winning research firm, focusing on a research area that requires passion and practicality, and building a career in one of our fastest growing research teams.

Excelling in the role requires an enthusiasm for understanding how technology can improve business outcomes, experience in producing high-quality written deliverables, and the ability to contribute to client-facing engagements. Successful candidates will have the ambition to undertake a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research in collaboration with other analysts and present research findings to client executives.

Our analysts benefit from our structured ‘Analyst Training Framework’ which offers tailored learning which will equip high performers to progress their careers further at Verdantix.

We are considering applications in the range of $90,000 - $105,000 (dependent on experience) plus a competitive quarterly bonus.

What you’ll be doing…

• Conducting market research based on the established portfolio of Verdantix methodologies.
• Undertaking research interviews and conversations with individuals in leading roles in the IAM industry.
• Efficiently writing high-quality research documents in English.
• Producing reports on technology vendors and market news based on briefings.
• Building quantitative models to size and forecast industrial technology markets.
• Working on consulting projects relating to industrial asset maintenance, AI, safety, sustainability and industrial technologies including wearables, drones, digital twins, data science and software.
• Analyse vendors and products for industrial software and smart factory technologies; assessing capabilities, innovation, and competitive positioning.
• Advise clients such as software vendors, asset-intensive enterprises, and investors on strategy, market opportunities, and technology adoption.
• Develop strong client relationships with individuals in leading operations, engineering and maintenance roles
• Attending industry events and speaking engagements to help raise the profile of Verdantix in the market.
• Developing trusted relationships with Verdantix clients and senior industry decision makers.
• Supporting marketing efforts by writing blogs and engaging in social media activities.

About you…

• Educated to undergraduate level with a preference for top-tier universities, ideally with a degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science.
• Interested to see candidates with relevant post-graduate qualifications (Masters or PhD).
• Preferably 3+ years work experience in a factory role preferably with exposure to industrial technologies within engineering, operations or maintenance.
• Preferably 3+ years work experience within industrial software business or consultancy.
• Experience in conducting research interviews and contributing to the development of research reports is a plus.
• Demonstrable passion for industrial technologies, stays informed on market developments and emerging technologies such as AI
• Proven ability to quickly write high quality reports for a business audience.
• Quantitative skills and knowledge of Excel to manipulate large data sets and apply mathematical concepts.
• Experience in developing PowerPoint decks for a corporate audience.
• Broader interest in the future of industrial technologies.

Additional benefits we offer…

Competitive salary (with annual review)

Performance-driven quarterly bonus scheme

Pension with enhanced employer contribution

Generous holiday entitlement, accruing an extra day with every year worked (local capping applies)

Quarterly employee recognition scheme

Hybrid working option, with the aim of promoting flexibility and work-life balance

Private medical insurance, including online GP service, mental health support and discounted gym memberships

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Weekly ‘flexi-hour’ to extend a lunch break or finish early on your day of choice

Cycle to work scheme - tax-efficient purchase of a bike, bike accessories, or both

Time off for volunteering when done through our partner OnHand: an app for local volunteering and climate action

Multiple social events throughout the year, including Company Ramble & Sports Day

Strong focus on learning and development with career plans for all employees

Dog-friendly office

Fantastic colleagues with a great sense of humour!

Why Verdantix...

Since our foundation in 2008, we have been built our company around five values. They encapsulate what we stand for, the way we do business and the impact we have on the communities we serve.

• Independence
• Accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Curiosity
• Sustainability

At Verdantix, innovation, technology, and human insight come together to solve problems that really matter. We are an AI enabled organisation where advanced analytics, data, and emerging technologies are embedded in everyday work, shaping how we research, analyse, and deliver insights that help organisations improve EHS, operational risk, and real estate performance. (this probably needs expanding on - copied from what we have currently).

Every day, our teams generate analysis and intelligence that some of the world’s most innovative companies rely on. Across areas including industrial transformation, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, employee safety, and the future of the workplace, we use AI and data to interpret fast moving technological change and translate it into insights that can be understood, applied, and acted on. Our challenge is to interpret the latest technological developments so that they can be understood and applied, to bring meaningful change to life.

Success at Verdantix depends on curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to continuously learn as technologies evolve. We look for people who are excited by how AI can enhance thinking, sharpen analysis, and amplify impact, while remaining accountable for quality, judgment, and outcomes. Individuals who thrive here bring a strong work ethic, a desire to be challenged, a competitive mindset, and a collaborative spirit, all underpinned by a sense of humour and enjoyment in the work we do together.

Our culture is transparent, high trust, and performance driven. Career development is grounded in achievements, skills, and behaviours, with regular feedback and reviews that keep both individuals and the firm moving forward. We recognise that everyone at Verdantix has a meaningful role to play in our growth, which is why we share openly how the business is performing and involve our people in major decisions - from growth strategies to new product launches.

What unites us is a shared belief that innovation, powered by AI, expertise, and curiosity, can help shape a better world. If you want to work at the intersection of technology, insight, and real world impact, Verdantix is the place to do it.