Research Manager

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Research Manager in Toronto to enhance client insights and support decision-making. This role involves managing research projects, collaborating across teams, and leveraging methodologies to drive business strategies. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of marketing research experience and proficiency in tools like SPSS.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing research.
• Experience with SPSS, Q Research, and Excel is essential.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Consult with business units to translate needs into research requirements.
• Manage projects from initiation to reporting, providing insights throughout.
• Identify market trends and business opportunities collaboratively.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Project management

Qualitative research techniques

Quantitative research techniques

Data analysis

Tools

SPSS

Q Research Software

Excel

Job description

RBC is recruiting for an exciting Research Manager role, offering the opportunity to increase shareholder value through a deeper understanding of the needs of consumers, clients, communities, and employees, as well as RBC’s performance. Using cost-effective research methodologies, you will conduct studies for RBC enterprise, ensuring that business units receive timely, actionable, high-quality client insights to support decision-making. In this role, you will interpret and integrate client and market research findings and proactively share insights across the enterprise to develop differentiating strategies and solutions that support revenue growth.

What will you do?

1. Consult with business units to understand and define their needs, translate these into research requirements, and propose appropriate recommendations.
2. Manage projects from initiation through fieldwork to reporting, providing insights throughout the process.
3. Leverage existing knowledge and multiple information sources to uncover better insights.
4. Participate in cross-functional teams to identify market trends, business opportunities, emerging segments, and relevant positioning, value propositions, and product developments or enhancements.
5. Adopt cost-effective methods to address research needs.
6. Test and implement new methodologies and measurement metrics to achieve research excellence.
7. Continuously evaluate proposals from industry organizations and review secondary data in line with business goals.

What do you need to succeed?

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing research on the supplier/vendor side.
• Practical experience with SPSS, Q Research Software, and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
• Collaborative skills and project management experience in cross-functional environments.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for business partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on challenges, progressive thinking, and teamwork to deliver trusted advice that helps our clients thrive and communities prosper. We value diversity, growth, and making a meaningful impact. Join us to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team, with opportunities to tackle challenging work.

Additional Job Details

• Location: RBC Waterpark Place, 88 Queens Quay W, Toronto, Canada
• Work hours: 37.5/week
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Platform: Personal and Commercial Banking
• Job Type: Regular
• Posted Date: 2024-05-29
• Application Deadline: 2024-06-19

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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