GATX · 14 hours ago
Market Researcher
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expGATX Corporation, founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, is an industry leader in rail transport. They are seeking a Market Researcher to support GATX Rail North America by developing and implementing market research strategies, analyzing industry trends, and providing data-driven insights to inform business decisions.
Financial ServicesIndustrialTransportationVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Proactively track, analyze and report on trends for key commodities that most impact GATX’s fleet utilization
Support Fleet Portfolio Management team with commodity analysis to inform fleet strategy
Leverage external consultants, research firms and data sources, managing project scope and deliverables for engagements
Attend relevant seminars and conferences to augment internal analysis and share with relevant stakeholders
Perform research and analysis on North American rail industry and potential impacts to GATX business, including identification of growth opportunities
Support the Sales department and other teams with market, market share, customer, and industry analyses, including customer segmentation, commodities, rail industry trends, competitors, market analyses and other relevant topics
Answer ad hoc requests from across all of GATX, including international analyses
Develop quarterly management updates, Board presentations and other reporting through analyses and presentation materials on industry and economic indicators
Prepare presentations and/or analyses in support of customer meetings, earnings calls, industry events and any other relevant activities
Qualification
Required
2-4 year's work experience in analyzing and researching markets/commodities, strategy, business development opportunities or an equivalent analytical role
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree required in Finance, Analytics, Economics or similar field preferred
Master's degree a plus
Some travel required to attend conferences and/or events
Benefits
Short-term incentive plan
Company
GATX
GATX is an equipment finance company based in Chicago, Illinois.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1987-11-05IPO
Leadership Team
M
Max Epstein
Founder
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