Research and Development Analyst at Ecobank Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

Market & Industry Research Conduct research on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor strategies. Analyze economic, regulatory, and technological changes impacting the business. Identify opportunities for innovation and product enhancement. Data Collection & Analysis Gather qualitative and quantitative data through surveys, interviews, and secondary research. Interpret complex datasets to extract insights that inform decision-making. Use statistical tools and data visualization to present findings. Product & Business Development Support Assist in ideating and developing new products and services. Evaluate feasibility, cost implications, and potential market impact of new initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, operations) to refine concepts. Reporting & Documentation Prepare detailed research reports, presentations, and recommendations for stakeholders. Maintain a database of research findings, industry benchmarks, and case studies. Document processes and best practices for future reference. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Identify areas for operational or product improvement based on research insights. Stay updated on R&D methodologies, tools, and industry best practices. Support testing and validation of new ideas through pilot programs or experiments.

Required Skills & Tools Research & Analytical Tools

• Google Trends / Statista (Market & consumer insights)
• Excel / Google Sheets (Data analysis & visualization)
• Power BI / Tableau (Data visualization)
• SQL / Python (Preferred for data analysis)
• Project & Collaboration Tools
• Jira / Trello (Project management).
• Microsoft Teams (Communication).
• Notion / Confluence (Documentation & knowledge sharing)