Management Trainee / Analyst - Quant

Who We Are

Escalent is an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm that helps clients understand human and market behaviors to navigate disruption. As catalysts of progress for more than 40 years, our strategies guide the world’s leading brands. We accelerate growth by creating a seamless flow between primary, secondary, syndicated, and internal business data, providing consulting and advisory services from insights through implementation. Based on a profound understanding of what drives human beings and markets, we identify actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences, inspire product innovation and boost business productivity. We listen, learn, question, discover, innovate, and deliver—for each other and our clients—to make the world work better for people.

Why Escalent? Once you join our team you will have the opportunity to...

• Access experts across industries for maximum learning opportunities including Weekly Knowledge Sharing Sessions, LinkedIn Learning, and more.


• Gain exposure to a rich variety of research techniques from knowledgeable professionals.


• Enjoy a remote first/hybrid work environment with a flexible schedule.


• Obtain insights into the needs and challenges of your clients—to learn how the world’s leading brands use research.


• Experience peace of mind working for a company with a commitment to conducting research ethically.


• Build lasting relationships with fun colleagues in a culture that values each person.

Role Overview

The Management Trainee / Analyst’s role is at the core of execution and entails assisting managers and project teams with the effective delivery of the project. Analysts are expected to have the ability to work independently and create client ready outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams and design analysis plan and most effective search strategies. Gather required information and filter relevant themes using a broad set of tools (e.g., subscription databases, the Internet, print media, company representatives, external research organizations, and telephonic interviews with industry experts). Utilize both secondary and primary (interview, survey) research sources and techniques


• Organize, analyze, synthesize and/or summarize data and information using appropriate analytical tools. Conduct quantitative (statistical analysis, financial data analysis, etc.) and qualitative analysis (in-depth interviews, etc.) as required


• Communicate research results through structured end-products (memos, spreadsheets, reports, presentations, etc.). Cull out key insights from data and research findings


• Adhere to in-house processes and client deadlines

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving aptitude


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Team player and excellent interpersonal skills


• Logical and creative thinker with a desire to get involved at Grail Insights

Explore our Careers and Culture page to learn more about the people behind the brand: https://escalent.co/careers-and-culture/