Research Associate

Job Description: Research Associate

Overview 

Coresight Research is seeking a Research Associate/Analyst to support its sector and thematic research with a focus on the global e-commerce platforms sector. This role is focused on producing high-quality, insight-driven research, primarily in the form of reports and, less regularly, presentation decks. This includes sector coverage, earnings analysis, thematic reports, and client- and media-facing deliverables. The Research Executive/Associate/Analyst will work closely with senior analysts, a data team, and leadership to strengthen Coresight's thought leadership and client impact.  

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sector Research & Coverage 

• Research and write retail industry reports, typically with a US/global focus—such as sector outlooks, sector deep dives, investor day coverage, responsive insight reports, and Points of View (PoVs) across assigned sectors.

• Produce earnings snapshots and earnings commentary for companies across e-commerce retailing (such as Amazon, Coupang,, JD.com, PDD Holdings, Zalando and others), including their B2C and B2B/platform operations. Maintain and regularly update company profiles.

• Establish a supported perspective on the sector and its constituent companies.

• Track and analyze industry news, financial results, management changes, emerging trends, and competitive developments.

• Identify significant issues within covered sectors, as topics to cover in research. Establish a supported perspective on such issues.

• Engage with industry experts to gather insights and strengthen research outputs. Work with a data team to incorporate relevant, proprietary data into research reports.

2. Thematic & Recurring Research 

• Contribute to quarterly and recurring reports such as Earnings Weekly, Earnings Wrap-ups, and Inventory Insights.

• Contribute some reports outside of formal sector coverage. This may include some recurring formats (e.g., monthly reports), earnings reports and reports on the India retail market.

3. Client, Media & Thought Leadership Support 

• Support client- and prospect-facing presentations, presentation decks, and bespoke research requests.

• Assist with media queries and commentary related to covered sectors, in coordination with senior researchers and PR.

• Participate in webinars, conferences, and industry events (virtual and in-person) as required.

4. Internal Collaboration 

• Participate in retail vertical weekly calls, research team meetings, all-company sessions, and regular leadership and data team calls.

• Collaborate closely with data, editorial, and events teams to ensure research consistency and quality.

Skills & Experience 

• Strong research and analytical skills with high attention to detail and the ability to convey a supported, distinctive perspective on covered sectors.

• Demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, insight-driven research reports, including an understanding of syndicated, industry-focused market research reports

• Ability to identify significant market issues and develop a supported, distinctive perspective around them.

• Solid understanding of financial performance, earnings analysis, and key industry metrics.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with the global e-commerce sector is strongly preferred.

Preferred Attributes 

• Ability to manage multiple reports and deadlines in a fast-paced research environment.

• Curious, commercially minded, and highly engaged with consumer and retail trends.

• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working with senior stakeholders.