Senior Analyst Relations Specialist

USA (Remote)

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

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own analyst relations from briefing to synthesis, turning firm research into GTM and product insights for leadership.

  • Coordinate analyst engagements across Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and others and manage RFI/RFPs.
  • Translate analyst findings into competitive positioning and sales enablement materials.
  • Track AR impact on pipeline and cadence, and present insights to leadership.

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. - AI fluent: Actively experiments with AI tools to work smarter. Sees AI as a force multiplier, not a novelty. - Collaborative and proactive: Drives initiatives forward independently while keeping stakeholders informed. Not afraid to flag risks or propose a better approach. - Execution-first mindset: Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with the detailed, operational work that keeps an AR program running. - Intellectually curious: Strong interest in technology markets, competitive dynamics, and emerging trends. Asks why, not just what. - Analytical and research-oriented: Connects disparate information into clear points of view and actionable recommendations. Benefits - Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America and EMEA! - Live your best life (LYBL)! $200/mo for anything that enhances your life - Comprehensive employee health coverage - 401(k) with company match - Flexible vacation (exempt) / Accrued vacation (non-exempt) - Time off for your birthday & volunteering - Employee resource groups - Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers! - Parental Leave - perks may vary based on eligibility/location
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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.

Founded in 2014
Cerritos, California, USA
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