.The ideal candidate will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis across various projects to optimize company growth and business. You will manipulate datasets, create financial models, and summarize findings in a succinct manner for client's usage. This role works closely with our dynamic global business development & partnerships team to drive quality engagement with the Global Student Living (GSL) brand through an international programme of meaningful, high-impact events and activities including the GSL Live conference, Investor Summits, and our core product – the Global Student Living Index. Company Description The World's leading independent customer and market intelligence agency specializing in student living and trusted by investors, operators, and universities with offices in the UK and Portugal. Global Student Living (GSL) is the definitive channel for professional news, information, and insight into student living and lifestyle around the world. Our partners include PBSA investors, developers, operators, and suppliers, as well as higher education providers, charities, trusts, and policy-makers internationally. GSL Live and our other events bring our extensive global community together to network and share insights and best practices. The GSL Index provides unparalleled insight into global student living and lifestyle metrics and international benchmarks based on surveys of more than 100,000 students annually. The Global Student Living Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding achievement in the field of student living. Role Description This is a full-time Relationship & Partnership Analyst role at Global Student Living located in Coimbra, Portugal with flexibility for hybrid work (2 days working from home). The role involves supporting the Relationship & Partnership team day to day with clients and partners, data sourcing, market studies and market insights, commercial team support, and marketing. The analyst will also be responsible for developing media partnerships, identifying growth opportunities in conjunction with the commercial team, and supporting the company's engagement with various international projects and events. Qualifications Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships Data search and market research experience Experience in partnership management or business development Knowledge of the student living industry is a plus but not essential Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field - 1 - 3 years of experience working with data, market research in a related field Ability to manage projects and multitask Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Fluency in English is a must
