Senior Marketing Research Analyst

Finn Partners; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Finn Partners in Honolulu is seeking a Senior Research Analyst for its primary research team. This role focuses on qualitative and quantitative research methods to support various projects. Candidates should have five years of relevant experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and knowledge of research methodologies.

The position offers a compensation range between $75,000 and $90,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a relevant professional field.
• Knowledge of question design and data cleaning procedures.
• Practical market research experience with advanced statistical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize data into concise deliverables meeting clients’ needs.
• Summarize data and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Collaborate with teams on research projects and prepare reports.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data visualization

Analytical techniques

Qualitative and quantitative research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Market Research, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Statistics, Marketing, Political Science, or related discipline

Tools

SPSS

SAS

Tableau

Canva

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Research Analyst

FINN Partners’ Honolulu office is looking for a Senior Research Analyst for its growing primary research team. The Senior Research Analyst is responsible for providing analysis, reporting and insights to support clients’ research objectives. This position will support a variety of research projects, using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. This is a great opportunity for an experienced primary researcher who is interested in sharpening their skills, while expanding to a wider range of research techniques.

Location & Availability

To be considered for this role you will need to be located in Honolulu. You will be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a week and may occasionally be required to work during evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and integrate large amounts of data into compelling, concise deliverables that meet clients’ needs and expectations.
• Summarize and analyze data; making recommendations related to research findings.
• Report findings, complete with graphs illustrating data and written text explaining complex findings.
• Explore, test, and integrate AI-powered tools to streamline qualitative analysis and quantitative data processing.
• Process and prepare research data, including cleaning raw datasets, merging datasets for tracking projects, validating survey responses, data weighting, and coding open-ended responses for analysis.
• Participate in research design and analysis planning sessions.
• Collaborate with client services staff on research projects, setting timeline expectations and preparing reports for presentations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings excellent written communication and organizational skills. An accomplished, results-driven professional with a high attention to detail. Additionally, they will bring a demonstrated knowledge of (or acute curiosity for) Hawaii’s culture and its impact on business, understanding the role of primary research in marketing and public relations.

• Five (5) years’ experience in professional field.
• Knowledge and understanding of, or desire to learn, question and questionnaire design, data cleaning procedures, and applications of Generative AI and machine learning models within market research methodologies.
• Practical market research/client experience with applied knowledge of advanced statistical and analytical techniques used in quantitative analysis.
• A creative mindset, with the ability to visualize data in high-impact, client-ready ways using tools such as Canva and PowerPoint.
• Ability to translate complex concepts and methodologies into easily understood language.
• Knowledge of SPSS, SAS or other advanced statistical analysis software.
• Experience utilizing AI-driven research platforms or prompt engineering for data synthesis.
• Experience with Tableau, DisplayR or similar data dashboarding tool.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Market Research, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Statistics, Marketing, Political Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• A foundational understanding of quantitative research principles and survey methodologies.
• Mid to advanced level of knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• A natural curiosity and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines with demanding quality requirements.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range: $75,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience.