Research Assistant (Contract Position)

The omnichannel experience team at Curinos focuses on digital banking as a subsidiary of the global FTSE 50 Informa Group. We help the financial services industry understand the digital banking user and customer experience by delving straight into the digital platforms and channels with which consumers and businesses interact.

We work with the leading UK, US and global financial institutions to deliver insights for their digital, product, insight, and commercial teams by providing access to a digital content and data platform and by delivering insight reports and consulting.

What we do:

• Collect primary data straight from over 400+ global digital bank mobile apps and desktop platforms
• Visualise the digital banking user experience on our proprietary platform – the Digital Banking Analyzer (DBA)
• Analyse the potential impact of platform changes and innovations on the market
• Track the latest trends in banking apps and fintechs, covering the full range of retail financial products, open banking, investments, and small business banking

We are inquisitive, engaged, and committed with a thirst for knowledge of all things digital within the Financial Services, fintech and banking sector. You will get to work in an open and collaborative environment, and whilst we do work hard, we also work smart and provide a truly flexible working environment.

The Role

The Research Assistant role will be responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the mobile, desktop and onboarding data collection and ingestion for our Small Business Tracker.

The Research Assistant will need to

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex auditing issues and apply them to the standard operation procedures of their team

• Develop a thorough understanding of audit metrics

• Create thorough & logical videos with Mystery Shoppers exploring the users’ accounts to answer all corresponding metrics relating to app or banking platform functionality

• Produce clean, accurate, & relevant screenshots for all applicable metrics that follow established protocol for formatting, journey requirements, redacting personally identifiable information (PII), and naming conventions.

• Update department databases on a regular and frequent routine as to the progress of assignments using a combination of platforms

• Fully address and correct revisions required by the Lead Research Assistant, Data Collection Manager and / or QC Specialist

• Ability to multitask and problem solve
• Minimum of 1 year experience in market research project or data collection and ingestion management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to understand the perspective of different stakeholders
• A detail- orientated and highly organised individual who is willing to learn
• Comfortable and adaptive with using digital technology and devices

The hourly range for this role is $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Why work at Curinos?

• Flexible working options, including home working, flexible hours and part time options, depending on the role requirements – please ask!
• Regular social events and networking opportunities
• Learning and development tools to assist with your career development
• Competitive annual leave, floating holidays, volunteering days and a day off for your birthday!
• Competitive benefits, including a range of Financial, Health and Lifestyle benefits to choose from
• Employee Assistance Program which provides expert third-party advice on wellbeing, relationships, legal and financial matters, as well as access to counselling services
• Collaborative, supportive culture, including an active DE&I program
• Work with industry leading Subject Matter Experts and specialist products

Applying:

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't meet all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have relevant skills or experience, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats, special requirements to access our buildings or adjusted interview formats please contact us at [email protected] and we’ll do everything we can to help.

Inclusivity at Curinos:

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such, Curinos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.