Research Associate

Forrester Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrester Singapore is seeking a detail‑oriented Research Associate for APAC to join a team of analysts shaping business insights through high‑quality reports and client materials.

You will manage research projects, coordinate inputs, assist with primary and secondary research, and help translate data into clear presentations. A strong academic record and budding data/analytics interest are essential; excellent writing and project management are expected.

Qualifications

• A university degree with a strong academic record.
• Undergraduate majors are welcome; any quantitative interest is a major plus.
• Varied undergraduate or postgraduate work experience.
• A working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Keen attention to detail; mastery in building reusable resources such as survey questions and formatted data outputs.
• The knack for precise, logical, and professional writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects by working with assigned analysts.
• Formulate a project plan, establish a check-in process, coordinate research inputs, and manage the schedule to meet milestones.
• Coordinate the IP creation process and systems, from inception through publication.
• Assist analysts with conducting primary and secondary research for published reports. This includes telephone interviews, online surveys, desk research, and analysis of internal and third-party data.
• Support analyst presentations. Integrate well-formatted charts, appropriate callouts, meaningful titles, and a slide sequence with data storytelling.
• Learn and demonstrate a commitment to understanding the breadth of Forrester’s research methodologies, including guidance for quantitative work with Forrester’s datasets.
• Support team collaboration and operations.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Data analytics interest

Education

University degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

At Forrester, we’re trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That’s why we’re always looking to empower talented individuals to perform at their best every single day. We’re proud of our community of smart people and vibrant voices who come together to do what’s right by our clients and each other. Our success is driven by curiosity, courage and customer obsession. The confidence and drive to be bold at work. Join us and build an extraordinary future.

About This Role

Forrester’s Research Associate for APAC works directly with a team of analysts who research, write, and publish reports to help leaders succeed. These leaders work with Forrester to inform and accelerate their strategic decisions, understand market trends, and compare their strategy with industry best practices. The Research Associate for APAC reports to the Research Ops and Delivery Manager and supports several analysts within the APAC Research Team by helping produce high-quality reports, presentations, and client advisory materials.

Job Description

• Manage research projects by working with assigned analysts.
• Formulate a project plan, establish a check-in process, coordinate research inputs, and manage the schedule to meet milestones.
• Coordinate the IP creation process and systems, from inception through publication.
• Assist analysts with conducting primary and secondary research for published reports. This includes telephone interviews, online surveys, desk research, and analysis of internal and third-party data.
• Support analyst presentations. Integrate well-formatted charts, appropriate callouts, meaningful titles, and a slide sequence with data storytelling.
• Learn and demonstrate a commitment to understanding the breadth of Forrester’s research methodologies, including guidance for quantitative work with Forrester’s datasets.
• Support team collaboration and operations.

Job Requirements

• A university degree with a strong academic record.
• Undergraduate majors are welcome to apply; any quantitative or statistics interest is a major plus.
• Varied undergraduate or postgraduate work experience.
• A working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Keen attention to detail; mastery in building reusable resources such as survey questions and formatted data outputs.
• The knack for precise, logical, and professional writing.
• A multitasking, independent team player under tight deadlines.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• A passion for writing and learning about data, analytics and technologies, and practices and initiatives.

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At Forrester, we’re bold. We make big moves, transform businesses, and define the future. We’re the people who challenge, who innovate, who dare to discover. We’re a community of smart people and vibrant voices coming together to do what’s right by our clients and each other. Our success is driven by curiosity, courage, and customer obsession. Here you can be bold at work. Join us and build an extraordinary future. With you, we’re not just bold. We’re bold, together.