IDC is hiring a Research Analyst to support the expansion of its research and business.

This position supports monthly and quarterly market monitoring and reporting for PC, tablet, and gaming related markets. This role will compile model-level sales data, generate actionable insights for internal teams and external clients, and assist in client communications. The position offers growth opportunities to develop core competencies in market analysis and client-facing skills.

• Conduct monthly PC market analysis by brand/model, including sales trends and competitive benchmarking; Support quarterly research on gaming devices and tablet markets.
• Good understanding of PC, Tablet, and gaming related product models, industry dynamics, including market trends, competitive landscape, and demand-side analysis; provide market insight and assist in client communications, including basic inquiries and report explanations
• Collaborate with local analyst teams to verify multi-product category data and optimize accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare standardized reports (Excel/PPT) with clear visualizations for internal reviews and client delivery; Translate raw data into digestible market narratives for PR materials
• Basic coding knowledge and ability to communicate with global analysts and third-party coding teams.
• Support coordination and communication with global analysts.

• 1+ years of relevant work experience; consulting, market analysis, or data processing background preferred.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage repetitive data tasks
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data cleaning) and PowerPoint proficiency; experience with semantic recognition is a plus.
• Strong team collaboration and customer communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or higher; overseas study/work experience preferred.
• Fluency in both Chinese and English.
• Familiarity with consumer smart devices, especially PC and tablets is a plus.

Why IDC?
IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.

Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.

IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.