Research Manager

About the Role

Golden Equity Investments is looking for a Research Manager to take charge of research programs in a remote, full-time capacity based in the United Arab Emirates. This position suits a mid- to senior-level professional who can combine structured research methods, data analysis, and business understanding to produce insights that guide strategic decisions and long-term planning.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and support a team of research analysts and associates, providing direction and mentorship.
• Plan and run qualitative as well as quantitative research projects from start to finish.
• Create research approaches, frameworks, and data collection plans suited to each study.
• Review market, customer, competitor, and industry information to uncover meaningful trends and insights.
• Develop research outputs such as reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
• Work closely with leadership, product, marketing, and strategy stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Carry out surveys, interviews, focus groups, and desk research as needed.
• Check that findings are accurate, dependable, and methodologically sound.
• Handle project schedules, budgets, and third-party vendors when required.
• Turn research outcomes into practical recommendations that can be applied to the business.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Market Research, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Psychology, Data Science, or a similar discipline is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in research, market intelligence, business analysis, or a closely related area.
• Preferably 2 or more years in a leadership or management position.
• Strong analytical judgment and critical thinking, with the ability to make sense of complex datasets.
• Hands-on experience with research methods, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
• Comfort using Excel, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable tools.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage research assignments through the full lifecycle, from planning to final delivery.
• Capability to convert analysis into strategic business recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively on your own in a remote setting.

What We Offer

• A fully remote role for candidates located within the United Arab Emirates.
• A competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Involvement in strategic research and business intelligence initiatives.
• A flexible, collaborative work environment.
• A supportive culture that values insight-led decision-making.
• The chance to shape business strategy through research and analytics.
• Clear pathways for progression across research, analytics, and strategy roles.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position at a mid-level to senior-level scope. The role centers on combining rigorous research practices with analytical thinking to help the organization make informed, data-backed business decisions.