Senior Insights Analyst, Financial Services - Remote, US-based only

Escalent; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

Paid sick leave

12 paid company holidays

Job summary

A consulting firm in the United States seeks an Insights & Consulting role focusing on data analysis and storytelling. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like SPSS or SAS. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $85,000, and the work is primarily remote with opportunities for hybrid collaboration. The firm emphasizes continual development and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in business or market research.
• Experience in statistical modeling and analysis preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple clients and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of surveys/questionnaires.
• Analyze research results to identify trends.
• Ensure quality of programmed questionnaires.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Statistical modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SPSS

SAS

Job description

Role Overview

People in the Insights & Consulting roles at Escalent lead the development of insights and storytelling and own the data analysis and reporting phases of our work. We have a development path that encourages continual growth. The progression steps include: Associate, Insights Analyst, Senior Insights Analyst, Insights Manager, Senior Insights Manager, and Director of Insights. A parallel path of roles called Project Management focuses on the project logistics, timing, and budget.

Salary Range for this position is $70,000 – $85,000. The position is remote; the candidate must be based in the United States.

Insights & Consulting Positions Are Accountable For

• Presenting insights that address the client or industry’s needs.
• Proper application of analytical techniques & tools.
• Creating client‑ready materials on time.
• Ensuring sound process and integrity of insights.

You serve as

• The architect of primary data collection processes.
• The owner of the analytical plan.
• Steward of data quality.
• Framer of the storyline.
• Creator of the deliverables.
• Builder of credibility with our clients.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of surveys/questionnaires to answer client objectives.
• Confirm data integrity and perform analysis to identify trends.
• Continuously monitor quality levels and manage quality problems.
• Design research instruments as necessary.
• Ensure quality of and approve programmed questionnaires, including communication with the programmer or programming vendor.
• Analyze research results and collaborate with the Client Management team to interpret findings and implications.
• Write headlines for reports or prepare deliverables that add value by relating the research findings to business objectives in a clear, presentable and actionable manner.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Must have minimum of 2 years experience in business, market analysis, or market research. Prior experience supporting industry projects is preferred but not required.
• Must have academic and/or practical experience with survey or market research methodologies.
• Must have ability to recommend research methodologies that address client needs and adhere to budget expectations.
• Must have above‑average communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must instill confidence with project team members and client contacts when communicating directly with clients.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical skills; experience in statistical modeling and analysis preferred.
• Must be able to handle multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in at least one data analysis package (e.g., SPSS, SAS) required.
• Prior qualitative research experience preferred; moderation of focus groups is a nice to have.
• Travel capability domestically or internationally may be required for qualitative studies.

Compensation, Benefits, and Culture

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible PTO – feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of real vacation time.
• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks.
• Paid sick leave: up to 8 weeks.
• 12 paid company holidays.
• Hybrid/Virtual work – virtual‑first workforce with employees in most states.
• Salary range for this role: $70,000 – $85,000.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER M/F/V/D

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.