Graduate Research Associate – Thought Leadership

Oxford Economics; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in New York City is seeking an entry-level Research Associate to join their Thought Leadership team. This role offers excellent development opportunities and client-facing experience. The ideal candidate will assist in creating quantitative research and publications, requiring proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong writing skills and attention to detail are essential. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have an interest in business, economic, and social trends, thriving in a collaborative, hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of professional experience (excluding internships).
• Awareness and interest in business, economic, and social trends.
• Highly numerate.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with desk research ensuring accuracy.
• Help draft surveys for sponsored research projects.
• Review and quality-assure primary research data.
• Contribute to survey analysis to develop data insights.
• Assist in building charts and data visualizations.
• Respond to client data queries.
• Manage survey fieldwork and deliverables.
• Coordinate Thought Leadership projects.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Strong writing ability

Copy-editing skills

Organisational skills

Research and data-analysis experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A consulting firm in New York City is seeking an entry-level Research Associate to join their Thought Leadership team. This role offers excellent development opportunities and client-facing experience. The ideal candidate will assist in creating quantitative research and publications, requiring proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong writing skills and attention to detail are essential. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have an interest in business, economic, and social trends, thriving in a collaborative, hybrid working environment.