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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationRiyadh

About the Role

eFinancialCareers is seeking a dedicated Analyst, Data Center Services & Infrastructure for the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, to join 451 Research, a business unit of S&P Global Energy Horizons. This role is for Saudi nationals and involves contributing to a leading independent technology research and advisory firm. 451 Research provides data-driven insights on critical emerging technologies, including AI, Data Centers & Infrastructure, Enterprise IT, and Cloud Services. The Data Center & Infrastructure Research team delivers qualitative and quantitative analysis of the data center market, covering companies, customers, industry trends, and regional variations. This position is crucial in informing strategic decision-making for clients such as data center operators, investors, cloud providers, and enterprises. Please note that S&P Global does not offer sponsorship or relocation for this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage market research from signal to story, tracking, analyzing, and publishing research on Middle East datacenter services and infrastructure, translating complex developments into clear, decision-ready insights for global clients.
  • Maintain and enhance a proprietary datacenter database to ensure data integrity, accuracy, consistency, and timely updates across markets, cities, operators, and capacity indicators.
  • Deliver country- and city-level intelligence through qualitative and quantitative analysis on trends, constraints, and opportunities, covering topics like supply pipelines, demand drivers, pricing signals, and ecosystem maturity.
  • Monitor and explain the impact of energy management, sustainability, AI/IoT workloads, cloud services adoption, and government regulation on datacenter strategy and investment.
  • Engage with the market by conducting outreach and interviews with operators, investors, cloud service providers, vendors, and enterprise buyers to validate findings and uncover nuanced market dynamics.
  • Support consulting projects by gathering evidence, pressure-testing assumptions, and producing deliverables that assist clients in making informed decisions.
  • Contribute to webinars, briefings, and conferences to help shape external messaging and build expertise as a regional datacenter expert.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across research, data, and commercial teams to align coverage priorities and improve client service.
  • Stay informed on MEA market dynamics to anticipate customer needs and proactively identify new opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Experience working with datasets, databases, or analytical tools such as Excel, SQL, or BI tools like Power BI/Tableau to support research, reporting, or forecasting.
  • Strong written communication skills, with the ability to present complex, data-backed insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Fluency in both English and Arabic is required; additional language capability is valued.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in data-driven roles such as market research, data analysis, consulting, or market intelligence, with a proven track record of working with structured and unstructured datasets to generate actionable insights.
  • Relevant work experience in a related field; datacenter exposure is considered a plus.
  • An undergraduate or graduate degree, either a writing/communications degree or a liberal arts degree with an interest in technology, or a technical degree (math, science, engineering, MIS, IT) with a minor in writing.
  • Ability and willingness to travel.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a data-first mindset, with a proactive approach to investigating trends, validating assumptions, and working through ambiguity.

Required Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Market Research
  • Market Intelligence
  • Consulting
  • Excel
  • SQL
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Written Communication
  • Presentation and Data Visualization skills
  • Basic understanding of global power markets as it pertains to data center energy demand.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves travel as required. The work is conducted within the framework of 451 Research, a business unit of S&P Global Energy Horizons, which provides comprehensive views of global energy and commodities markets, and S&P Global Market Intelligence, which offers data and technology solutions.


Requirements

  • For Saudis Only
  • Requires 2-5 Years experience

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