The Research Associate leverages big data, key secondary sources and core research methods to build and validate numbers in a standardized, transparent and efficient way.

DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

·       Extracts non-scalable public domain data such as national statistics and trade data and further develops it for use in data estimates

·       Manipulates internal Euromonitor data such as price tracking and digital share of shelf to build granularity into data estimates

·       Builds global and regional company profiles to be used in company and brand data calculations

·       Works with forecasting specialists to adapt models for regional markets and flags conflicts, validates results against primary research

·       Identifies relevant sources and critically evaluates information, recognizes gaps in research and takes logical steps to find the necessary information

·       Commissions in-country analysts for targeted primary research to fill information gaps and provide local insights.  Oversees daily management of ICAs, owning the communication, querying and related admin tasks.

·       Responsible for data checks throughout data manipulation. Runs quality control and provides detailed explanations on sources and data triangulation and the why behind the numbers.

·       Analyses large datasets and manipulates them as needed to create meaningful category/country estimates, as well as monitoring, reviewing, and cleaning up data for internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining records and resolving quality issues

·       Provides explanations and defends our research approach to clients when called upon to do so

·       Collaborates with local specialists on basic interactions with clients to build and sustain engagement

·       Works closely with other teams providing big data inputs, scalable data sources and local insights

Requirements

·       Curiosity with a passion for learning, problem-solving, and making a difference combined with flexibility, the ability to embrace diversity and be adaptable to change

·       Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, process oriented and quick learner

·       Excellent communicator with good listening skills and an openness to new ideas

·       Team player with a collaborative and transparent approach, capable of working in a global environment

·       Proficiency in English (with other languages an advantage), combined with a high level of numeracy and the confidence to engage trade sources for additional insights

·       Strong computer literacy, particularly in MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel, with experience of tools such as Power BI and Tableau

Benefits

Why work for Euromonitor?

Our values

• We act with integrity
• We are curious about the world
• We are stronger together
• We seek to empower
• We find strength in diversity

International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we are all dealing with our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis. With 16 offices globally there are regular opportunities for international transfer.

Hardworking but sociable: our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of sports and other groups to be involved with.

Committed to making a difference: We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights, amongst many other activities.

Excellent benefits: we offer highly competitive salaries, healthcare insurance, food vouchers, saving fund, plus generous holiday allowances and in many offices a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day.

Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our managers and directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

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