Research Analyst - Market Strategy & Understanding

What you can expect to be doing:

• Design questionnaires and plan analyses;
• Analyze and interpret survey results; prepare reports and presentations;
• Perform quality checks at various stages of the research to ensure accuracy, and to avoid errors or mistakes;
• Manage survey research projects, within timeline and budgets, including working closely with colleagues in our Operations groups to oversee all operational components of projects;
• Develop an understanding of our clients’ business issues and the industries in which they operate.  
• Manage the overall project timelines, ensuring that milestones are met and signed off at the various stages of the project execution;

This might be the job for you if you have:

• Can create killer stories in presentations, visually, and in writing.
• Serious MS Skills: MS Office is your friend – you are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Beyond this, extra points for:
• Background and/or familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies;
• Experience with things such as questionnaire design, sampling approaches, and tabulation planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) including the ability to use macros to increase efficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Love data, consumer decision-making, and puzzles. If anyone called you a “data scientist” you might want to hug them.
• Get excited about what makes customers happy
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities along with an analytical aptitude, inquisitive nature, and a passion for uncovering insights;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in analytical or insights-focused fields such as economics, marketing, psychology, sociology, statistics, or similar business or liberal arts programs;
• Experience working with survey applications a plus (such as Qualtrics, Google Consumer Surveys, etc.);

If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you’re applying to!

The salary range for this role in New York, NY is $60,000 to $65,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. 

What’s in it for you:

At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit: Why Work at Ipsos | US

Commitment to Diversity

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

About Us

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years . With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we’re proud to share we’ve received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!

Organization

The Market Strategy & Understanding Research (MSU) Service Line works with our clients on Foundational, Branding, and Shopper & Retail research. Our insights help clients understand the size and composition of a market, the current consumer profile, the target consumer and how to engage them, and the shopper experience and purchase journey.We also specialize in brand equity, brand assets, brand stretch and open category opportunities (e.g. whitespace).