Global Qualitative Research Manager – Insights & Strategy

Mastercard; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Advisors Research Center in Istanbul is seeking a Research Manager/Associate Manager (Qualitative) to drive high‑quality qualitative research for global clients. You will design studies, conduct interviews, moderate discussions, and translate findings into strategic recommendations.

You will collaborate with a global team, synthesize data from multiple sources, prepare compelling client slides, and contribute to advisory projects that power smarter decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience across a range of research projects in agency and client settings.
• Experience with primary research methods (interviews, surveys, focus groups).
• Proficient in industry databases (Euromonitor, Bloomberg) and other sources.
• Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into client-ready slides.
• Strong business writing and communication for client calls and emails.
• Fluent in Turkish and English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new research products and strategies to market smoothly.
• Leverage research assets to deliver impactful outputs for clients.
• Provide insights based on secondary data and available sources.

Skills

Turkish language

English language

Strong communication skills

Business writing

Primary research

Secondary research

Quantitative techniques

Tools

Project Management tools

Job description

Mastercard Advisors Research Center in Istanbul is seeking a Research Manager/Associate Manager (Qualitative) to drive high‑quality qualitative research for global clients. You will design studies, conduct interviews, moderate discussions, and translate findings into strategic recommendations.

You will collaborate with a global team, synthesize data from multiple sources, prepare compelling client slides, and contribute to advisory projects that power smarter decisions.