Analyst Relations

Role Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Analyst Relations professional to join our team in India. The Analyst Relations Manager will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with key industry analysts, influencers, and thought leaders. This role is crucial for shaping market perception, gathering competitive intelligence, and ensuring our company's strategic vision and technological advancements are well-understood and positively represented within the global Animation & VFX industry.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive analyst relations strategy aligned with company objectives.
- Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with key industry analysts at firms like Gartner, IDC, Forrester, Omdia, and others relevant to the M&E and VFX space.
- Manage the company's participation in industry analyst reports, evaluations, and rankings (e.g., Magic Quadrants, Waves, MarketScapes).
- Organize and lead briefings, product demonstrations, and executive meetings with analysts.
- Gather, synthesize, and disseminate analyst insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence to internal stakeholders (e.g., Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Executive Leadership).
- Develop compelling messaging and positioning for analyst briefings.
- Monitor analyst coverage and sentiment, and proactively address any inaccuracies or misperceptions.
- Support product marketing and PR efforts by leveraging analyst validation and reports.
- Track and report on the effectiveness of AR programs and their impact on business objectives.