Business & Market Intelligence Analyst

ABB seeks a Business & Market Intelligence Analyst in Zürich for a full-time, hybrid role. The position focuses on analyzing global market trends, delivering competitor insights, and driving strategic business growth through data-driven intelligence.

This role supports the Electrification Business Area Strategy and the Business & Market Research team, reporting directly to the Strategy Manager. The analyst is responsible for examining worldwide market shifts, identifying competitor movements, and discovering expansion possibilities to inform executive choices.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine scalable methods for gathering, verifying, and consolidating market intelligence from international sales operations, while promoting usage and creating reporting frameworks for executive leadership.
• Monitor worldwide industry shifts, identify expansion gaps, and produce persuasive analyses that steer management choices and drive revenue.
• Partner with internal departments and external vendors to integrate high-quality business intelligence into operational choices.
• Gather and evaluate market, competitor, and financial information to generate actionable insights for strategic planning.
• Manage Business Intelligence systems within the Electrification division, including improving tools like Power BI, and assist global marketing units by optimizing sales tracking systems and data accuracy.
• Suggest and implement upgrades to analytical platforms to enhance the organization's ability to gather, interpret, and utilize intelligence more efficiently.

Requirements

• Five to seven or more years of background in market intelligence, business insights, or comparable fields.
• Proven track record of constructing intelligence frameworks and designing processes that operate effectively across large-scale multinational environments.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities, including collaboration with commercial leaders across various regions and business units.
• Robust analytical skills, encompassing data analysis, visualization, and insight generation, with a knack for spotting trends and formulating strategic advice.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of delivering clear, concise messages and engaging storytelling.
• Capacity to merge strategic vision with hands-on execution.
• Proficiency in business intelligence platforms such as MS Office Suite, Anaplan, Power BI, ThinkCell, and additional market research software.
• Results-oriented mindset with a dedication to ongoing enhancement.
• Prior exposure to market intelligence, analytics, or business intelligence tools.
• Must possess legal eligibility to work in Switzerland.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI-driven research methods, text analytics, or insight-generation software is highly valued.

What the company offers

• Become part of a supportive team environment that fosters professional success.
• Contribute directly to strategic choices that impact global business expansion.
• Utilize modern tools and technologies to drive substantial business enhancements.
• Engage with international teams, embracing diverse viewpoints and a global perspective.
• Join an innovative group that prioritizes continuous learning and offers internal advancement opportunities.

About the company

ABB supports industries in operating more efficiently and sustainably, with every employee playing a vital role in this mission. The company fosters a culture where individuals are encouraged to take initiative, supported in their professional development, and take pride in their collective achievements. ABB is an inclusive organization that welcomes professionals from all backgrounds and experiences.

• Employees are empowered to lead and supported to grow while taking pride in their shared impact.
• The organization promotes diversity by welcoming people from all backgrounds and experiences.
• A forward-thinking environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development.