Research Analyst

Job Description

Position: Research Analyst

Job Responsibilities

Principally responsible for interpreting data, formulating reports and making recommendations based upon the research findings. To accomplish this task, the Research Anlayst works with the client (either internal or external) to understand, define and document the business objectives. The Research Analyst applies qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret the data and produce substantiated recommendations as per the client's scope of word document. The Research Analyst frequently presents the findings and recommendations to the client.

Prime responsibilities:

• Data collection through primary and secondary research
• Interpreting data, analysis of results using statistical, analytical techniques and models
• Analysing financial data by collecting, monitoring and creating business and financial models for decision support systems
• Authoring reports containing actionable recommendations
• Making presentations
• Ensuring adherence to statistical quality controls and standards while maintaining authenticity and integrity of data in accordance with ISO Standards on data Quality
• Project Management experiences is must in addition if he/she had done PMI Certification is an added advantage
• Familiar with Microsoft Projects
• Familiar with MS office, Preparation of PowerPoint, documentation as well as presentation.

Must Have Skills:

• Preparing Sampling Plans
• Preparing Questionaries using CAPI/CATI/CAWI
• Hands on Experience in Advanced Excel

Technical Expertise: OS Environment, Windows 7,8,10, Statistical Tools, Databases Languages R, Advanced Excel, Python

General Skills

• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and financial models
• Consensus communicator and excellent team player; can leverage technical and business acumen to communicate effectively with client executives and to understand clients’ requirements
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to search and collate information from different sources and organize as per requirement.
• Good understanding of usage of search engines like Google, Yahoo, Bing and other similar services
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment