Role: Research Associate
Location: Chicago, IL, Hybrid (1-2 days in office required)
Competiscan is a leading-edge competitive intelligence and market research company which provides clients with real-time access to marketing and communication materials from their competitors. Our service-based model encourages our clients to leverage our research team to access data, develop analysis, and present trends as part of client subscription-based reports and services.
We seek a Research Associate to join our financial services insights team.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Create and deliver impactful custom research reports that highlight key findings and convey complex data in a clear and concise manner
- Interpret qualitative and quantitative information to develop relevant insights and determine business implications
- Research market trends utilizing various information services
- Assess the reliability of research findings, maintaining high standards for accuracy, relevance and quality in deliverables
- Effectively manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting or exceeding client deadlines
Desired Skills & Experience
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree (+) in Marketing, Market Research, Business Administration, Finance or related field
- Financial Services experience preferred
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; excellent written & oral communication/presentation skills
- Must be highly organized and possess strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Basic proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (e.g. experience with pivot tables as well as complex charts and graphs)
Role: Research Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL, Hybrid (1-2 days in office required)
Competiscan is a leading-edge competitive intelligence and market research company which provides clients with real-time access to marketing and communication materials from their competitors. Our service-based model encourages our clients to leverage our research team to access data, develop analysis, and present trends as part of client subscription-based reports and services.
We seek a Research Analyst to join our financial services insights team.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Create and deliver impactful custom research reports that highlight key findings and convey complex data in a clear and concise manner
- Interpret qualitative and quantitative information to develop relevant insights and determine business implications
- Assess the reliability of research findings, maintaining high standards for accuracy, relevance and quality in deliverables
- Effectively manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting or exceeding client deadlines
- Strong analytical skills with ability to formulate key takeaways and insights
- Completes large volume of ad-hoc/ongoing research requests and compiles content for trend/topical reports; provides clients training on database functionality
- Client interaction – interacting with clients on research requests and supporting on client calls and presentations
Desired Skills & Experience
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree (+) in Marketing, Market Research, Business Administration, Finance or related field
- Financial services experience required
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; excellent written & oral communication/presentation skills
- Advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint (e.g. experience with pivot tables as well as complex charts and graphs)
- Basic understanding of tools like Power BI, Amazon Quicksight, and Power Automate are welcome
We offer an attractive salary and benefits program along with exceptional opportunities for growth and development. Interested candidates should reach out via email with a resume to the attention of Bujeta Vokshi at employment@competiscan.com.