Senior Analyst Relations Specialist

USA (Remote)

$102K/yr – $141K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and orchestrate Optro's analyst relations program, turning analyst inquiries, evaluations, and research into strategic inputs for GTM, product, and executives, while tracking program health and enabling sales with translated insights.

  • Coordinate analyst briefings, inquiries, and RFI/RFP submissions across Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and others.
  • Synthesize analyst outcomes and market commentary into actionable competitive positioning and product/marketing recommendations.
  • Partner with CI leads to translate analyst intelligence into sales enablement, messaging, and readiness for leadership reviews.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate analyst briefings, inquiries, and follow-up activities across firms (Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and others). Own scheduling, logistics, and tracking.
  • Manage RFI/RFP submissions and supporting documentation for major analyst evaluations (Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave, IDC MarketScape).
  • Prepare briefing materials and strategic narratives for executives and cross-functional stakeholders ahead of analyst interactions.
  • Track and report on AR program impact and health: pipeline influence, briefing cadence, evaluation timelines, and analyst relationship status.
  • Synthesize analyst research, evaluation outcomes, and market commentary into actionable insights for GTM, product, and executive teams.
  • Partner with the team’s competitive intelligence leads to translate analyst-sourced intelligence into competitive positioning and sales enablement materials.
  • Present analyst insights and strategic recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in analyst relations, competitive intelligence, product marketing, or a related field, with at least 1–2 years of hands-on analyst relations experience.
  • Familiarity with analyst firm engagement models (Gartner, Forrester, IDC), including inquiry processes, briefings, and evaluation methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with polished, executive-facing professionalism.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
  • Experience working across multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams in fast-moving environments.
  • Comfort operating in ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities and market dynamics.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with GRC or adjacent enterprise technology markets.
  • Experience working within high-growth SaaS organizations.
  • Willingness and aptitude to adopt AI-enabled workflows for research, synthesis, reporting, and market monitoring.

Benefits

  • perks may vary based on eligibility/location
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Optro

Optro (formerly AuditBoard) helps enterprises transform risk into opportunity, redefining GRC through an agentic system of action. More than 50% of the Fortune 500 trust Optro to elevate audit, risk, and compliance in addressing a new era of risk. Optro is top-rated by customers on G2 and was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools, Assurance Leaders. To learn more, visit: optro.ai.

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