SPECIALIST ANALYST MARKET RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS DEPARTMENT

FSCA South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

FSCA South Africa is seeking a Research Analyst to design and apply techniques for data gathering and analysis. This role will involve conducting fieldwork research, enabling decisions based on market conduct trends through comprehensive insights and collaborative efforts with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good judgment and confidence.
• Possess effective communication and presentation skills.
• Exhibit strategic thinking and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply research techniques for insights gathering.
• Conduct surveys, interviews, and mystery shopping.
• Write research reports and present findings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Research Techniques

Problem Analysis

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

To design and apply research techniques to gather, process, and analyse insights. Conduct relevant market and bespoke research, identify market conduct trends, write reports, and present findings to stakeholders. Additionally, the role involves international benchmarking research considering behavioral insights techniques and conducting fieldwork research such as mystery shopping.

Key Performance Areas

1. Assist in designing and applying research techniques for insights gathering and analysis.
2. Collect primary data through questionnaires, surveys, interviews, etc.
3. Conduct mystery shopping, surveys, and other fieldwork research.
4. Perform international benchmarking research using diverse sources.
5. Record, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends.
6. Monitor and analyze financial consumer sentiments from online and social media.
7. Write research proposals, reports, and present findings.
8. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver projects and generate insights.
9. Perform additional tasks to enhance departmental performance.

Other Key Competencies

The candidate should demonstrate good judgment, confidence, problem analysis, effective communication skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, teamwork, independence, innovation, strategic thinking, willingness to learn, and flexibility to work after hours if needed.

FSCA encourages applications from marginalized groups and persons with disabilities in line with its Employment Equity Plan.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not found.