Principal Analyst (Equity or Investment research, Tech research)

Gartner is searching for an India-based Principal Analyst to join our global Invest Practice, serving our Venture Capital, Private Equity, Public Equity, and Investment Banking clients within our Emerging Technology research group. Operating as a critical engine in Gartner's 24/7 "follow-the-sun" model (NY-London-India), you will track daily investment activities, decode early-stage tech innovations, and rapidly synthesize Gartners proprietary research into tailored, high-impact deliverables for Invest Analysts and sales-led initiatives. This individual will work on a wide range of written deliverables. The specialist must be interested in all types of technology innovation and combine strong business and financial acumen with an agile mindset: immersing yourself in one technology trend today, and seamlessly pivoting to the next to match the market's relentless pace. This role is a key feeder to careers reaching the highest levels of Gartner.

We are looking for creative, analytically sharp, articulate, and self-motivated individuals who want to build a career tracking emerging technology signals and translating them into actionable intelligence for the investment community. You possess a strong passion for tech innovation, early-stage startups, and financial markets, with a keen interest in how emerging trends impact Venture Capital, Private Equity, Public Equity, and Investment Banking.

Unlike traditional buy-side/sell-side finance, investment banking, or management consulting, our strategic research positions do not depend on deal sourcing or business development targets. Our search for talent centers on your ability to track daily market activity, analyze emerging tech innovations, and deliver rigorous, customized insights that power our 24/7 global delivery model.

Key characteristics of successful hires include: