Senior Research Executive

Absolute Recruit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Recruit is seeking a Senior Research Executive in New York to support end-to-end quantitative projects, collaborating with senior researchers and clients to deliver actionable insights.

You will develop questionnaires, manage fieldwork, analyze data and craft compelling narratives for major brands, working across quant and qual teams in a fast-paced, global agency environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quantitative market research experience.
• Strong grounding in quantitative methodologies.
• Experience with tools such as Decipher, Displayr or SPSS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to turn data into clear insights and narratives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence working with clients.
• Agency or insight consultancy experience preferred.
• Curious, collaborative and creative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end quantitative research projects from brief to final presentation.
• Develop questionnaires and sampling approaches.
• Manage fieldwork and ensure data quality.
• Analyse data and identify clear, actionable insights.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations.
• Turn findings into compelling stories for clients.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Contribute confidently to client meetings and presentations.
• Work collaboratively across quant, qual and wider insight teams.

Skills

Quantitative MR experience

Analytical skills

Insight storytelling

Communication skills

Client-facing

Collaborative mindset

Curious approach

Tools

Decipher

Displayr

SPSS

Job description

Senior Research Executive - Quantitative

We’re working with a high-growth, award-winning global human insights and market research agency looking to hire a Senior Research Executive into its New York quantitative team.

The business works with major global brands across multiple sectors and markets, combining strong research with creative thinking and clear, commercially useful storytelling.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Research Executive ready to step up, or an existing Senior Research Executive looking for broader project and client exposure.

The role

You’ll support the delivery of quantitative research projects from initial brief through to final presentation, working closely with senior researchers and clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting end-to-end quantitative research projects


• Developing questionnaires and sampling approaches


• Managing fieldwork and ensuring data quality


• Analysing data and identifying clear, actionable insights


• Producing high-quality reports and presentations


• Turning findings into compelling stories for clients


• Managing multiple projects and priorities


• Contributing confidently to client meetings and presentations


• Working collaboratively across quant, qual and wider insight teams

What we’re looking for

• Around 3+ years’ quantitative market research experience


• Strong grounding in quantitative methodologies


• Experience with tools such as Decipher, Displayr, SPSS or similar


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to turn data into clear insights and narratives


• Strong communication and presentation skills


• Confidence working with clients


• Agency or insight consultancy experience preferred


• Curious, collaborative and creative approach

What’s on offer

• Opportunity to work with major international brands


• Exposure to global research projects


• Strong career development and progression


• Collaborative, creative and inclusive culture