Senior Analyst, Human Intelligence

Edelman; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data consultancy is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to provide insights and support to account teams, driving business results. Candidates should have 3+ years in data analytics, strong skills in PowerPoint design, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. This role offers competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data, analytics, or research, preferably from a communications agency.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Experience developing research and measurement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily account activities to help clients meet research objectives.
• Translate data into clear analysis and actionable insights.
• Oversee research initiatives and support media monitoring.

Skills

Statistical methods

Data analysis

PowerPoint design

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Brandwatch

Meltwater

Job description

Edelman Data & Intelligence (DXI) is a global, multidisciplinary research, analytics, and data consultancy with a human mission. We use data and intelligence to help businesses and organizations build trusting relationships with people, making communications more authentic, engagement more exciting, and connections more meaningful. DXI integrates PR, communications, social, research, and exogenous data, along with the necessary technology infrastructure for creating, collecting, storing, and managing first-party data and identity resolution. With over 350 specialists across 15 markets, we are committed to delivering impactful insights.

Position: Senior Research Analyst

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data & Intelligence, this role focuses on providing insights and consultative support to our account teams to drive business results. The ideal candidate has experience with statistical methods, a passion for understanding their impact on human behavior, excellent organizational skills, strong design abilities in PowerPoint or dashboards, and adaptability to new conditions and deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily account activities to help clients meet research objectives.
• Translate data into clear analysis, insights, and actionable recommendations, communicated through engaging PowerPoint presentations or dashboards.
• Oversee research initiatives, including study implementation and responding to ad-hoc requests.
• Support media monitoring and social listening as needed.
• Leverage data insights in collaboration with clients and account teams.
• Participate in client presentations and new business pitches related to measurement, landscape analysis, campaign analysis, content optimization, social and web analytics, and media monitoring.
• Ensure outgoing reports meet quality standards.
• Assist senior staff with project operations, including status updates, proposal development, resource planning, etc.
• Stay informed about client industries, technologies, products, and competitors.
• Serve as a role model and team player, supporting junior team members.
• Maintain strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in data, analytics, or research, preferably from a communications agency or research house.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and develop narratives from data insights.
• Experience developing research and measurement frameworks.
• Familiarity with platforms like Brandwatch, Talkwalker, Meltwater, comScore, SimilarWeb, GWI, Pathmatics, Statista, or Semrush.
• Understanding of data visualization tools such as PowerBI or Tableau.
• Strong PowerPoint design skills to craft visually engaging stories from quantitative data.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strategic, creative, self-starting, and able to manage multiple projects.

Salary range: $50,000 - $68,000 per year. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply — you might be the right fit for this or other roles.