Analyst, Mobile Forecasting and Modelling

Department: GSMA Intelligence

Team: Forecasting and Modelling

Location: London (hybrid working)

Position type: Contract

What the hiring manager says

We’re looking for a curious and motivated analyst with a passion for the mobile and technology industry. This role is a great opportunity to develop forecasting, analytical and commercial skills while working with one of the most comprehensive telecoms datasets in the world. You’ll play a hands-on role in maintaining and improving our industry forecasts, working closely with experienced analysts and contributing to projects that support operators, vendors, regulators and investors globally. If you enjoy combining data analysis with industry insight and want to grow your profile in a collaborative international team, this is an exciting opportunity to do so.

Matthew Iji – Head of Forecasting and Modelling

About the Team

GSMA Intelligence is the definitive source of global mobile operator data, analysis and forecasts. Our Forecasting and Modelling team is responsible for building and maintaining industry-leading datasets and forecasting models covering mobile connections, subscribers, financials, network technologies, IoT and consumer trends across every mobile market worldwide.

The team works closely with our Data Collection, Research and Consulting teams to ensure our insights remain accurate, relevant and commercially valuable. As the telecoms industry evolves towards new technologies, business models and AI-enabled services, the team continues to expand its analytical capabilities and forecasting coverage. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment where you’ll have the opportunity to develop technical expertise, industry knowledge and analytical confidence while contributing to work used across the global mobile ecosystem.

About the Role

As an Analyst within the Forecasting and Modelling team, you will support the production and maintenance of GSMA Intelligence forecasts and datasets across a defined group of countries and operators. You’ll work with large volumes of industry data to help build accurate and commercially relevant forecasts covering areas such as mobile subscribers, network adoption, revenues, capex and technology migration.

You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across forecasting, data collection and research teams to ensure data consistency and improve modelling quality. Alongside quantitative analysis, you’ll develop a strong understanding of telecoms industry trends and market dynamics to help explain forecast assumptions and market developments.

Success in the role will come from your ability to combine analytical rigor with curiosity and attention to detail. You’ll gain ownership of specific markets and datasets, contribute to forecasting projects and research outputs, and build confidence communicating insights to internal stakeholders. You’ll also have opportunities to develop specialist expertise in areas such as mobile networks, financial analysis or consumer behaviour as your experience grows.

About You

You’ll bring strong analytical thinking and a genuine interest in the mobile and technology industry. You’ll enjoy working with data and using multiple sources of information to build accurate and meaningful insights. You’ll also be comfortable learning new tools, methodologies and market concepts in a fast-moving environment.

You’ll need to communicate effectively with colleagues across different teams and be able to explain your findings clearly and confidently. Attention to detail, adaptability and a willingness to learn will help you succeed in a role where priorities and industry trends continue to evolve.

Experience working with datasets, forecasting, modelling or market analysis would be beneficial, alongside strong Excel and data-handling skills. Exposure to telecoms, technology, financial analysis or research environments would also be valuable, though an enthusiasm for learning and developing industry expertise is equally important.

About your Skills

Analysis - you'll be able to work with large and complex datasets to identify trends, validate assumptions and support the development of industry forecasts. You'll use quantitative and qualitative information to build your understanding of mobile markets and contribute to accurate, evidence-based analysis.

Communication - you'll be able to communicate your findings clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. You'll work with colleagues across different teams to gather information, explain your analysis and contribute to research and forecasting outputs that are accessible to a wide range of audiences.

Delivery - you'll be able to manage your workload effectively and deliver high-quality outputs to agreed deadlines. You'll take ownership of assigned markets, datasets or projects and ensure work is completed accurately and consistently.

Agility - you'll be comfortable working in a fast-changing industry where technologies, business models and market dynamics continue to evolve. You'll be open to learning new methodologies, tools and subject areas while adapting to changing priorities and business requirements.

Teamwork - you'll work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple teams. You'll actively share knowledge, seek feedback and contribute to a supportive team environment while building your own expertise and industry understanding.

We strive to offer a meaningful and inclusive application experience for all candidates. Should you require any accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or for any other reason during the hiring process, please contact talent@gsma.com with your request.

Contract type

Short term Contractor

Worker type

Contingent Worker

What We Offer

Working at the GSMA offers you unparalleled access to the mobile industry. We offer a chance to truly shape the direction of mobile, whatever your role. By joining the GSMA, you will be exposed to a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment, working on global solutions, genuinely fascinating and industry-changing projects and a stimulating and dynamic environment designed to enable you to flourish.

In addition to architect-designed offices and competitive compensation, our benefits include fantastic learning & development opportunities, generous holiday allowances, four additional days off for professional development and many others.

To learn more about the GSMA, visit our career site, our LinkedIn page and our Twitter page.

Being You at the GSMA

We care deeply about diversity, equity and inclusivity and aspire to be the best at it. Your well-being and work/life balance is important, so flexi-time and remote working is available to all staff. We're keen to ensure everyone is equal, represented and connected so we particularly encourage applications from all demographics. The sucess of the GSMA year on year will continue to be contributed by people from all walks of life.

GSMA Values

Our values not only drive our culture – they shape how we work and interact inside and outside our global organisation.

Passionately driven

We approach everything we do with unparalleled capability, tenacity and commitment, knowing that the challenging scale, pace and complexity of our work is what leads to its world-changing impact.

Insightful leaders

We continually develop and engage our expertise, insight and creativity so that we’re always ready to respond to the changing landscape with authority, agility and nuance.

Stronger together

We lean on each other so the industry can lean on us, embracing our diversity by actively seeking out perspectives and skill sets beyond our own, fuelling each other’s successes and constantly asking how we can help.

Underpinning our values is our collective mindset to show up purposefully as good human beings every day, in every situation. When we’re at our best – we are collaborative, considerate and compassionate to others, and we create a safe space for one another to thrive, assuming positive intent in our colleagues. And if we aren’t at our best and the pressure is on – we feel free to be ourselves but still remain curious, lean into the tough stuff and we are always respectful to others and accountable for the part we play.