Sr. Analyst Relations Manager

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:
CrowdStrike is looking for an experienced, passionate, and collaborative Sr. Analyst Relations Manager to join our industry analyst relations (AR) team. In this role you will support and help execute our fast-growing AR program across several business areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing relationships with key influencers as well as internal stakeholders to drive CrowdStrike’s thought leadership in the market. If you are a creative thinker, thrive in fast-paced environments, and take pride in a job well done, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and manage relationships with the industry analyst community at large, including Gartner, Forrester, and IDC to help increase awareness and knowledge of CrowdStrike’s products and services across key and emerging markets.

• Drive analyst strategy and engagement across core products and services by building analyst relationships, awareness and confidence in CrowdStrike across key and emerging markets.

• Build, communicate and educate our AR strategy internally, as well as help build and develop internal spokespeople in order to scale our program globally.

• Manage briefings and discussion with key influencers and ensure clear and consistent messages.

• Manage all analyst interactions, including advisory/SAS engagements, inquiries, and briefings. Set clear agenda and expectation for the engagements and share insights.

• Lead and project manage all analyst evaluations from start to finish including internal strategy, kick off, RFI execution, demo strategy, and final submission.

• Guide development of analyst facing material and share analyst insights to inform development of product/communication strategy and key messages.

• Stay on top of the analyst research agenda, including the competitive landscape and analyst point of view of the vendors in each market, and work closely across product marketing and product management to incorporate analyst feedback and research findings into our product positioning and roadmap.

• Support product launches and campaigns with message building, briefings and drive analyst validation.

• Support sales with industry analyst assets to help in the sales cycle.

• Plan and manage Analyst Program at Tier 1 events (Fal.Con, Analyst Conferences, Industry Events).

• Maintain a calendar of industry analyst research reports and communicate regularly with internal stakeholders to give sufficient opportunity to fill out RFIs and understand the measurement criteria.

What You’ll Need:

• 12-14 years of professional experience with 8+ years leading analyst relations for major product/service lines; additional experience in product marketing, communications or similar preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to effectively present to internal and external audiences.

• Ability to take initiative and execute projects from start to finish while working independently to set and manage deadlines, connect the dots, and follow through.

• Track record demonstrating successful AR program leadership, including management of major evaluations, spokesperson training, securing stakeholder buy-in, and actioning inbound insights from analysts.

• Solid understanding of the organization’s business goals and industry direction with the capacity to balance strategic thinking with tactical and detailed execution.

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret analyst research.

• Team player with the ability to build rapport and trust with colleagues on cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs

• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge

• Paid parental and adoption leaves

• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role

• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections

• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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