Senior Research Executive

Resources Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Resources Group in Melbourne is seeking a (Senior) Research Executive with a few years of quant research to take ownership of tracking and custom programs, and present insights to clients.

You will turn raw survey data into insight-led recommendations, work with teams across Australia and internationally, and use the latest tools including AI.

Ideal candidates enjoy storytelling with numbers, have SPSS experience, and want real responsibility early.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years in quantitative market research, insights or analytics.
• Confidence analysing survey data in SPSS.
• Love of data visualisation and telling stories with numbers.
• Sharp attention to detail and genuine pride in quality.
• Financial services exposure is a bonus, not a must.

Responsibilities

• Owning the analysis on quant projects, from data checks and tables through to the "so what".
• Digging into survey data to find patterns, outliers and shifts that matter.
• Working across tracking, segmentation and custom quant analysis.
• Turning numbers into clear, commercially relevant stories clients can act on.
• Building insight-led presentations and participating in client meetings.
• Collaborating with teams across Sydney, Melbourne and international offices.
• Getting hands-on with the latest research and data tools, including AI.

Skills

Quantitative research

Survey data analysis

Data visualisation

Storytelling with data

Attention to detail

Financial services exposure

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Got a couple of years of quant research under your belt and ready for more ownership, bigger data and a seat in front of the client? This is a cracking next step for a (Senior) Research Executive who wants to grow into a genuine insights consultant.

My client is a highly respected global research and advisory firm with a reputation for rigorous, commercially sharp quantitative work. They're growing their client service and insights team and want someone who loves the numbers but also wants to shape the story they tell.

The Role

You'll work on large-scale tracking and custom quant programs, taking data from raw survey output through to insight-led recommendations clients actually act on. You'll be close to the client, close to the data, and trusted with more than just the charts.

• Owning the analysis on quant projects, from data checks and tables through to the "so what"
• Digging into survey data to find the patterns, outliers and shifts that actually matter
• Working across tracking, segmentation and custom quant analysis
• Turning numbers into a clear, commercially relevant story clients can act on
• Building insight-led presentations and stepping up in client meetings
• Collaborating with teams across Sydney, Melbourne and international offices
• Getting hands-on with the latest research and data tools, including AI

What You'll Bring

• 1-2+ years in quantitative market research, insights or analytics, agency or client-side
• Confidence analysing survey data in Q or SPSS
• A love of data visualisation and telling stories with numbers
• Sharp attention to detail and genuine pride in quality
• Financial services exposure is a bonus, not a must

What's On Offer

• Real responsibility early, with high-profile clients and meaty data sets
• A fast-growing, fun and multicultural agency culture
• Generous leave, flexible working and a real learning and development budget

About Resources Group

We are the Leading Global Talent Agency for Insights, Analytics & Data Strategy. Our consultants take the time to truly understand your career aims and are dedicated to providing tailored, impartial advice to find you the very best career move. We have access to an unrivalled and exclusive range of job opportunities with trailblazing agencies and blue-chips across Australia, NZ and APAC.

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