Data Insights Research Analyst — Thought Leadership

Oxford Economics; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic forecasting firm in London seeks a detail-oriented Research Analyst to support data insights and thought leadership initiatives. Candidates will assist in designing surveys, analyzing datasets, and delivering key insights to clients. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience and significant growth potential, requiring strong analytical skills and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Hybrid/Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (field open; quantitative, business or social science backgrounds welcome).
• Curiosity about the global economy and how data influences business strategy.
• Experience with data (e.g., academic research, internships, Excel projects).

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and analyzing global surveys.
• Clean and analyze large survey datasets.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop quantitative insights.
• Build data visualizations to illustrate findings.
• Support editors with fact-checking and data accuracy.

Skills

Strong skills in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Some experience working with data

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative, business or social science

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

A leading economic forecasting firm in London seeks a detail-oriented Research Analyst to support data insights and thought leadership initiatives. Candidates will assist in designing surveys, analyzing datasets, and delivering key insights to clients. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience and significant growth potential, requiring strong analytical skills and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.