Research Analyst - Consumer

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Developing topic knowledge and industry expertise
• You will manage various research requests with a high-level accuracy and organization, primarily on key consumer/retail topics you have a strong interest in
• You will be required to understand request objectives focused on consumer/retail and proactively suggest the most appropriate and efficient research approach to senior DRS team members and customers, as appropriate
• You will evaluate our source quality and data accuracy, and proactively help to identify and raise research-related issues
• You will take ownership of personal development in research delivery and topic specialization

Customer and team orientation
• You will engage in thought partnership with consulting teams and knowledge teams to understand, scope and deliver accurate, timely and relevant data and information
• You will be coaching Research Associates and outsourcing partners, as well as delivering data quality analysis with them

Utilization and development of tools and technology
• Along with collecting, summarizing and synthesizing relevant data and information into appropriate, concise, timely and highly effective output, you are proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• With guidance, you will develop tools, resources and training within consumer sources and topics, you will be contributing to knowledge capture and documentation
• Using your strong analytical thinking, you will provide advanced synthesis, and develop deep expertise in specialized research tools, databases and sources

Working flexibly in a fast-paced environment
• In addition to being intellectually curious and being able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment, you can identify practical, timely and innovative research approaches

Experience and Qualification:

• 2-4+ years of relevant working and research experience, with some specialization in Consumer or Retail topics. Sound understanding of sector and databases such as Euromonitor, Mintel, Global Data, Refinitiv etc. is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree plus MBA with a solid preference for analytic programs (e.g. economics, commerce, engineering, sciences)
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of e-commerce, digital commerce, and digital marketing topics would be an added plus point