Senior Research Manager,Finance & Telecom - Consumer Insights at NielsenIQ

About the job

We won’t say we can predict the future, but our team of Market Research Analysts gets pretty close. This role combines data analysis and client consultation from the start, with plenty of room for growth. You find the stories behind scatter plots and help clients determine which products to launch. Your insights will influence decisions for some of today’s leading global companies. 
 

Responsibilities

• Aligned with the client/country’s vision and expectation from the research conducted: He/she  should be aligned and familiar with the strategic goals of the country /economy /client and how is the respective department /client contributing towards overall development or the strategic goals  
• Good understanding of the client research requirement: he/she should have clear visibility of the client’s KPIs/goals and have the ability to think from the client’s perspective. Should be able to identify the research need and connect with the business outcome for action planning by client 
• Client engagement : should hold periodic meeting with client to receive feedback and learn more about new business and other requirements of the client and thus creating a strong bond with client 
• Knowledge consolidation and learning:  Be comfortable to work in Financial services and Telecommunications. Have vast knowledge in research design and execution  
• Ability to write winning proposals and excellent reports.  
• Fully accountable for a team  and projects assigned 
• Develops the business using own next work or tenders received and maintain good relation with client for long term business relation  
• Ensure successful project execution in order to enhance client relationships and satisfaction 
• Proactive and takes leadership : Ready to support internal teams members and takes initiative on various activities within Financial services  and on the client side (on case to case basis)   
• Problem solver: Handles complicated client queries or complaints independently or with minimal involvement of seniors. Able to resolve and take decision on grey areas 
• Able to think on various analysis specs and go beyond the regular analysis framework – brainstorm and leverage on previous learning and knowledge  
• Works on the analysis and interpretation of results, provides feedback to clients and writes reports and recommendations useful to client action planning  
• Presents results of study to the clients

About you

Are you self-driven and creative when writing reports? Are you comfortable with client presentations including C-suite? Are you a firm leader with great client-management skills and a hunger to know everything there is to know about your clients’ needs? This role is fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding as you work with clients of various sizes across industries to provide the best solutions for their needs 

Qualifications

• At least 8-10 years’ experience primary Quantitative Research
• Prior experience of business development and management  
• Strong analytical mind 
• Excellent presentation skills 
• Business acumen and good knowledge of the market dynamics. Understanding funding organizations operations and priorities  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Excellent numerical skills for Quantitative position 
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software for Quantitative position