Research Analyst

Role overview

The Research Analyst supports business decision-making by gathering, examining, and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative information. The role turns data into practical insights that help guide strategy, improve performance, and inform planning across industry, market, customer, and operational areas.

Core responsibilities

This position focuses on carrying out market and industry research, sourcing information from both primary and secondary channels, and reviewing trends, patterns, and performance indicators. The analyst prepares reports, dashboards, and presentations that break down complex findings into clear recommendations for internal stakeholders.

The role also contributes to competitive analysis, market opportunity assessment, and risk and trend evaluation. Depending on the project, responsibilities may extend to survey design, data gathering methods, and statistical review. The analyst works closely with teams across the business to support product, marketing, planning, and operational improvement efforts.

Qualifications and working profile

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to understand complex datasets and draw meaningful conclusions. A solid grasp of research techniques, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, data collection, and statistical interpretation, is important.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is expected. Exposure to analytics or visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, R, or SPSS is considered an advantage. Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed to present findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to handle several tasks and deadlines at once are essential. The role suits someone who can work independently as well as within a team, while maintaining accuracy, discipline, and analytical rigor. A curious mindset and a structured approach to research are also important.

Education

A degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, Social Sciences, or a related field is typically required.