Research Analyst

Seraph is an operational strategy consulting firm that helps leaders in manufacturing, distribution, and industrial businesses solve their most challenging problems. Whether we are launching a brand-new electric vehicle, relocating production lines, or managing the operational impacts of geopolitical actions, Seraph’s consultants help executives move faster by creating clear plans of action and driving execution. A key part of developing and maintaining relationships with client executives is our research and analysis. We publish industry research that executives actually read, and this role owns that work end to end. Success and growth in this role will come from genuine curiosity about business and industry, applied with a rigorous, client-first analytical toolkit. You will consistently generate original topic ideas that matter to executives, then execute them into well-organized, easy-to-understand deliverables that make CEOs say, “That was interesting and useful, I should talk with Seraph.” Put simply, success in the role will be driven by three core capabilities: Genuine business and industry interest. Some of our best work starts with spotting something interesting in the news and thinking, “We should dig deeper on this.” We are looking for someone who reads widely, stays current, and brings that curiosity to their work. Ability to generate unique ideas. This is the hardest part of producing great industry reports. You should be able to identify a trending topic and independently brainstorm the right analysis, survey, or perspective that will produce insight. Ability to test and quantify those ideas. Execution is what turns ideas into value. This includes hard skills (data analysis and visualization) and, more importantly, soft skills (persistence, judgment, and creativity). Someone who is driven and takes pride in their work will learn the technical skills needed to deliver. Examples of what you'll produce: See our Quarterly Automotive Manufacturing Report and weekly industry insights on LinkedIn. What Else You'll Do Support client research and analysis for pitches and presentations as needed Prepare and brief Seraph team members before they present insights on webinars, at conferences, or in client meetings Join client meetings and webinars to contribute and, eventually, present yourself Who Thrives Here The ideal candidate is deeply curious: a voracious consumer of information who goes beyond headlines to synthesize unique insights. You enjoy immersing yourself in reading and research, taking diligent notes, and performing independent analysis. Equally important, you're comfortable producing content in multiple formats: well-crafted written reports, clear charts, and compelling infographics. You also are able to work quickly, routinely creating rapid insights giving you the time to go deep on others. Required Attributes: Insatiable curiosity: A drive to dig beyond surface-level information and uncover deeper insights Analytical mindset: Strong critical thinking with the ability to synthesize information from diverse sources into meaningful conclusions Exceptional writing: Ability to craft clear, insightful reports that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences Visual communication: Adept at translating data into charts, graphs, and infographics that tell a story Self-motivated: Capable of driving research projects with minimal supervision Detail-oriented: Careful and methodical in managing research, data, and deliverables Preferred Skills We value a high rate of learning over a fixed skill set. That said, the more of these you know, the faster you'll ramp: Presentations: PowerPoint is our primary tool for client deliverables Data analysis: Excel, Python, R Data visualization: Think-Cell, Datawrapper, or similar tools Graphics: Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or equivalent Survey tools: Microsoft Forms, Tally, or similar Deep research: Web scraping, Top 1% user of AI (Chat GPT, Gemini, Claude) Industry knowledge: Automotive, aerospace & defense, medical device, etc. ( Manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial sectors) Thought leadership experience: Prior work on research and analysis including projects, published reports, white papers, or executive content. About Seraph Seraph is an operational strategy firm specializing in supply chain resilience, industrialization, and manufacturing transformation. We help senior leaders with bet-the-business challenges, particularly in automotive, aerospace, defense, private equity, and medical device by providing seasoned operators who can drive change and execute solutions. Learn more at seraph.com. *Note: We are unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already hold valid permission to work in Ireland without requiring an employment permit.