Research Associate/Analyst

Overview of the role

The syndicated team in Bangalore is recruiting Research Associate/analyst to directly research a vast range of FMCG industries through conducting trade interviews with stakeholders, undertaking desk research and engaging in data analysis and market reporting.

The applicants would need to demonstrate a keen interest in, and knowledge of, local consumer trends and lifestyle issues which surround them.

The successful candidate would work with our publication schedules and ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner and to our exacting high-quality standards. Full training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

• Each Research Associate/Analyst has, at any one-time, various project-specific responsibilities as well as wider spheres of responsibility within the unit’s global projects. The role entails directly conducting research and analysis for the finalization of projects. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects described below:


• Secondary research: gathering and scrutinizing information from a variety of industry/company sources


• Validating market data, including integrity of company and brand information


• Staying up to date on industry trends, with special focus on local industry performance, and share knowledge with other Analysts and Research Manager


• Primary research (trade interviewing): direct contact with companies and industry experts to enhance quantitative and qualitative information available in the public domain


• Developing close contacts across industries to ensure a strong depth and breadth of insight into market performance and trends



• Report writing and editing

Requirements

• 0-12 months experience in Market Research track record, proven skills in desk research and trade interviewing


• Excellent command of both written and spoken English, A degree in business, marketing or another related field


• Ability to thrive in the fast-paced and challenging environment, being responsive and flexible


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• High level of numeracy


• Ability to interpret, analyses and present statistics in an interesting way


• Time management and organizational skills


• Tenacity and attention to detail



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  Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines


• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint


• Editorial skills an advantage


• Ability to work independently as well as in a team, including cross-office collaboration around the world

Benefits

International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we are all dealing with our 15 offices worldwide on a daily basis. With 15 offices globally there are regular opportunities for international transfer. Hardworking but sociable: our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socializing including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of sports and other groups to be involved with. Committed to making a difference: We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights, amongst many other activities. Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our managers and directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.