Associate (Market Data and Forecasting)

Datos Insights; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A data consultancy firm in England is seeking an Associate to conduct international research and analysis. The role involves generating insights through reports and consulting activities. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background and at least two years of experience. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office and English fluency. The company values diversity and career development within the market intelligence sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' post-degree work experience, not necessarily in research.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in building relationships with research contacts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct international primary and secondary research.
• Analyze data and statistics, and write reports.
• Contribute to reports, consulting, newsletters, and conference activities.

Skills

Good communication

Writing skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Good academic record

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Associate

Datos Insights delivers the most comprehensive and industry‑specific data and advice to the companies trusted to protect and grow the world’s financial assets, and to the technology and service providers who support them. Staffed by experienced industry executives, researchers, and consultants, we support the world’s most progressive banks, insurers, investment firms, and technology companies through a mix of insights and advisory subscriptions, data services, custom projects and consulting, conferences, and executive councils.

The Market Data and Forecasting team provides clients with independent and reliable data and insights through published research, consulting and bespoke data services. Our global research covers the cards and payments, retail technology and banking automation sectors and is used by the leading market participants, analysts and regulators as the authoritative source of industry and competitor data.

The Market Data and Forecasting Associate role is focused on international primary and secondary research, including surveys, executive interviews, analysis of data and statistics and report writing. Our work is both quantitative and qualitative. The role is varied as you will be involved in reports, consulting, newsletters and conference activities.

You will have significant individual responsibility, while working as part of larger project teams. As you build your career within the business you will gain increased project manager responsibilities. You will acquire knowledge of and insight into the latest developments in banking and retail automation, cards and payments plus a wide range of research and strategy consulting skills.

The ideal candidate will have :

• A good academic record
• A minimum of two years’ post‑degree work experience (does not have to be in research)
• Good communication, writing and numerical skills
• Native‑standard written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships with research contacts around the world
• Experience using Microsoft Office, with good Excel skills
• Fluency in a second language is useful but not essential

Datos Insights prides itself on its commitment to employee development, and we are focusing on candidates who are interested in building a career in market intelligence over 2+ years with the company.

Datos Insights is an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.