Senior Research Associate – Financial Services

Environics Research Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Environics Research is seeking a Senior Research Associate for the Financial Services team in Toronto. You will lead syndicated and custom research, work with end clients to understand needs, and deliver reports that drive strategic decisions in banking, fintech, investments, and insurance.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of market research experience, strong data analysis skills (SPSS/Q/R), and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ direct experience in market research – buyer, supplier or research agency.
• Foundational training in market research methods (quantitative and qualitative), business intelligence, data analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, etc., is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the creation and delivery of syndicated and custom research studies.
• Work directly with end-clients to understand needs and develop ideas, project work and reporting.
• Focus primarily on quantitative research projects (e.g., brand tracking, segmentations, ad testing) while exposing you to qualitative methods.
• Translate research findings into client-ready insights and narratives.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to reports that meet client objectives.

Skills

Market research

Client engagement

Data analysis

Report writing

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, etc.

Tools

SPSS

Q

R

Job description

Senior Research Associate – Financial Services

Senior Research Associate – Financial Services
Environics Research

If you’re seeking a progressive, respectful workplace – and have a passion for solving problems from marketing research insights (survey data and qualitative-based) – we’d love to hear from you.

At Environics Research, we believe that a flexible, open and collaborative environment is key to creating the innovative research solutions our clients are looking for. Comprised of diverse backgrounds and work experiences, our team is always growing and evolving to work with clients in a range of industries and sectors.

This posting is for a position on our Financial Services team. Our team works with Canada’s top brands in banking, fintech, investments, insurance and more. Our team is looking for a senior market researcher with at least 3-5 years’ experience working with quantitative survey data and qualitative insights (focus groups, in-depth interviews, etc.). A central focus of this position is attending client meetings, understanding clients’ business and research needs, and creating reports that are accurate, clear and responsive to the client’s objectives.

Our team is fascinated by understanding the human drivers that influence money-related decisions in all realms of life: earning it, spending it, saving and investing it, using it to protect ourselves, and ultimately, sharing it and leaving legacies. Working to answer the most important questions and challenges facing our clients, our team participates in the design, execution, analysis, reporting and creation of thoughtful recommendations for Canada’s leading financial services providers in banking, investments, insurance, business financing, technology, industry associations, and more.

The Position

The Financial services team is a small team that is always sharing and collaborating on different initiatives. No two days look the same for us and so a successful candidate will be someone who is positive, easy to work with and open to working on a range of different projects. Familiarity with financial services is an asset, however, interest to learn and curiosity are fundamental traits of our team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Lead in the creation and delivery of both syndicated and custom research studies
• Work directly with end-clients to understand needs and develop ideas, project work and reporting
• Work on mostly quantitative research (brand tracking, segmentations, ad and collateral testing, strategic decision-making etc.) projects but have exposure to a broad range of qualitative projects and methods as well
• Explore additional topics of personal interest and benefit from training and learning opportunities
• Join forces with other team members to translate research findings into a story and develop insights for the end-client

You Have

• 3+ years’ direct experience in market research – buyer, supplier or research agency
• Foundational training in market research methods (quantitative and qualitative research), business intelligence, data analytics, etc. from a Research Analyst Program or similar
• Bachelor’s degree (majors in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, etc. are an asset)

You Are

• A professional communicator with strong written, oral and communication skills
• Creative, analytical and able to synthesize data, with a solid understanding of the research process.
• Comfortable presenting research findings to clients, or motivated to build the skills and confidence needed to take on a larger presentation role over time.
• Well-organized and able to manage multiple projects and/or client needs at once, with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and able to create client-ready deliverables at all times
• Effective in working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Inherently fascinated by financial topics and always curious to learn more
• Proficient in data analysis with SPSS, Q, or R
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset
• Able and willing to attend in-person client meetings at locations in and around Toronto

Within 6 Months You Will…

• Be exposed to a range of client problems that demand out-of-the box thinking and creative problem solving.
• Work hands on with data used by major financial services organizations to determine business strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Experience life at a forward-thinking research agency that thrives on a culture of curiosity, collegiality and entrepreneurship.
• Solve a difficult problem that you never imagined you would encounter. And enjoy every minute of it.

Salary (Senior Associate: $75,000 – $90,000) plus bonus based on performance assessments. The position is Hybrid – Candidates must currently live within commuting distance of downtown Toronto and be available to work from our Toronto office as required. This is not a fully remote position.

This posting is for an existing vacancy on our Financial Services team. All applications will be held in the strictest confidence. Only those selected for in-person interviews will be contacted. Environics

Research does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select candidates. We may use LinkedIn Recruiter tools to help organize and identify relevant applicants; however, all candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our team.