James Fisher and Sons plc
Market Analyst
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Full-Time, Permanent
London or Seething, Hybrid working
The Role
As part of our commitment to innovation, a core pillar of James Fisher, we have created an exciting new Market Analyst role within our Maritime Transport division. This position will play a key role in advancing our understanding of core markets, developing market reports, maximising value from existing systems and data sources, and strengthening market intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
You will provide critical commercial insight, translating global market trends into clear, data-driven recommendations. Acting as a bridge between market intelligence and internal strategy, you will help ensure our decisions are proactive, informed, and aligned with long-term growth ambitions.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support the development of frameworks to gather market intelligence, competitor data, and industry trends.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of market data for reliable insights.
- Monitor market shifts and competitor positioning, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver tailored market insights aligned to strategy.
- Maintain processes to size key markets and support strategy and product development.
- Organise and maintain market intelligence systems and research repositories.
- Transform data into actionable insights, supporting dashboards, KPIs, and monthly reporting.
- Identify opportunities to streamline research and automate data collection.
- Assist with data integration during system upgrades or strategic changes.
- Track industry, economic, and geopolitical developments.
- Contribute to internal briefings and promote data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure all research activities comply with data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR).
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What we're looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics or a related field
- Experience with reporting tools (e.g. Power BI)
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
- Exposure to statistical tools (e.g. Python or R)
- Understanding of data governance, privacy, and security (e.g. GDPR)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills for varied audiences
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and improve
- Enthusiasm for using data and technology to drive smarter decisions
Why join us?
- Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions
- Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability
About Us
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.
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With two centuries of maritime shipping and innovation, James Fisher is a trusted partner in the safe and efficient movement of the world’s critical resources. As a market leader in ship-to-ship transfer and coastal shipping, we help customers protect people, cargo and infrastructure while shaping the future of global maritime transport. You can find out more about Maritime transport here
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Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.
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