Research Analyst at Ralds & Agate

Job Brief

• We are seeking an efficient, detail-oriented Research Analyst for one of our clients. In this position, you will interpret, manage, and analyze research data in order to translate results into better solutions.
• You will work to facilitate greater returns through surveys, research calls, meetings, and analyzing habits and data of competitors.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative research and consultation on relative markets
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of the industry and related markets being researched
• Understand the needs of the hiring organization or client in order to target research to their benefit
• Contact companies and agencies who can provide useful financial data
• Create clear and useful reports and recommendations for organizational use
• Communicate with business leaders, financial officers and market representatives
• Interpret markets to conclude financial recommendations for clients
• Advise businesses to buy or sell products based on market insights
• Analyze data and information to find ways to improve operations
• Inform and advise various levels of management and stakeholders
• Meet with clients and vendors to discuss procedures
• Develop and conduct user surveys
• Analyze habits and data available from competitors
• Research market and industry trends and patterns
• Create detailed reports of findings
• Simplify findings into presentations
• Organize and store data for future research projects
• Document all data and research procedures
• Organize and conduct focus groups of project users
• Compare ROI with past data and reports
• Create diagrams and documentation to pinpoint problems and find solutions
• Implement tests of processes, policies, and protocols
• Identify and understand problems through forecasting, gap analysis, quantitative reporting, research, and statistical analysis
• Recommend changes and improvements based on research findings
• Write reports, white papers, and other published documents
• Compile and analyze data points.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Business, IT, Management, Administration, Economics, or Information Science
• Minimum of four (4) years experience in an applied research or data management environment; experience in IT, economics, business/systems analysis, quality assurance, or relevant position
• Experience collecting, interpreting and organizing data
• Additional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage
• Ability to prepare extensive reports and present findings to companies with clear and concise action advice
• Working knowledge of the target industry and market
• Advanced speaking and report-writing skills for effective communication
• Attention to details and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to keep sensitive business financial information confidential
• Able to manipulate large, complex data sets using a variety of software applications (SPSS, SAS, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite), including the use of relational databases
• Able to perform statistical analysis
• Skilled knowledge in generating process documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical writing skills
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.