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SGS

Business Market Analyst

On site

Ellesmere port, United kingdom

Full Time

03-03-2026

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Skills

Market research Research Databases Marketing

Job Specifications

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Head Office supports global operations by driving strategy, innovation, and governance across all business lines—ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and performance worldwide

Job Description

Job title: Business Market Analyst
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ellesmere Port - Head Office, On-site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £34,000 pa DOE

Overview of the role:

To research, identify, and evaluate mergers & acquisitions related to company growth strategy
Performing industry research to help Business Managers stay ahead of trends and developments
Translating complex market data into clear actionable reports, delivering results to SLT and stakeholders
Using market databases such as Capital, IQ, Pitchbook, Mergemarket
Delivering meaningful business opportunity reports with reasons aligning to business strategy

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has a working knowledge of understanding company profiles, ownership and commercial / merger propositions. Please note this is not a Data Analyst position

You will also have all of the following:

Degree within a Business, Financial or Economic field
Experience within an investment or MA setting - Market Research
Ability to present marketing options to SLT
Full Driving license for use in the UK

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
Competitive pension scheme & Life Assurance
Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) & Bank Holidays
Additional day off for your birthday

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.

About the Company

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. Community Guidelines Welcome to our LinkedIn page! SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in the conversation through questions and comments. Any comments or activity arising from persons sharing or otherwise reproducing any communications published by SGS is ... Know more