Research Analyst

Cognizant; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A British technology firm in London is seeking a Research Analyst to contribute to impactful research and collaborate with senior leaders. Responsibilities include analyzing reports, designing surveys, and enhancing the research agenda. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about technology and data, with strong writing capabilities. This hybrid role supports a healthy work-life balance and involves 1 day a week in the office.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate business roles with writing responsibilities.
• Knowledge of industry trends and shifts.
• Enthusiasm for data and high standards for work quality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders on research deliverables.
• Review reports and articles for insights.
• Design surveys and data-gathering initiatives.
• Support the research agenda creation and evolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Research capability

Job description

About the role

In this role, you'll join a team that in the last 24 months has quantified Generative AI's economic impact, analyzed its integration into consumer purchase journeys, and assessed how operating models will need to evolve to succeed over the next decade. In short, a team that continues to push the needle with impactful research and thought leadership.

As a Research Analyst, you will be instrumental in contributing to the company’s intellectual agenda, in collaboration with a broader team. You’ll assist in the creation of team content as well as enhancing work originated elsewhere in the business to make it more fact-based and insightful. And you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about the fast-evolving worlds of technology, business, and culture.

In this role, you will:

• Work in close collaboration with senior leaders on the Cognizant Research team, assist with a wide variety of research and content deliverables.
• Review comprehensive reports, blogs, and articles to find insights, and disseminate findings and perspectives.
• Observe the design of surveys and data-gathering initiatives to understand the impact of emerging technologies and socioeconomic trends on businesses, and learn the discipline of crafting research instruments.
• Support the creation and ongoing evolution of the research agenda, working with members of the team internally, and stakeholders externally, to amplify the impact of research.

Work model:

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 1 day a week in the Cognizant office in London. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

Previous experience of corporate business roles with writing responsibilities. Relevant fields may include industry analysts, market research, corporate strategy, brand strategy, communications, or journalism—but more important is a passion for learning about technology and business.

• Is committed to continuous learning about industry trends and shifts.
• Has a high level of enthusiasm for data and high standards for the final work product.
• Is data and analytically-minded, and curious about learning more about data analysis and the research field.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.