• The Research Analyst – New Ventures will oversee the market research need for the team

Job Summary

• The role of the Research Analyst – New Ventures encompasses researching and recommending strategies to improve product performance and new business areas the organization can venture into to increase revenue and profit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing qualitative and quantitative research into existing and new business areas
• Advising the organization on the viable areas to venture into with clear justifications
• Initiating and maintaining partnerships with key industry experts and negotiating contracts to support projects
• Researching into available funding opportunities for captured business areas and soliciting funding for the projects
• Creating clear and useful reports and recommendations for product development use
• Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of the industry and related markets being researched
• Assist in the acquisition of requirements needed to succeed in the captured business area

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years experience

Job Knowledge:

• Must be familiar with the financial industry and all other industry
• Must be vast in market research
• Must be familiar with data analysis and interpretation
• Must understand voice of customer (VOC)
• Must know about strategy creation

Skills / Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent research, analytical, decision-making, and problem solving skills
• Attention to accuracy and detail required
• Excellent organizational, planning, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Competence to analyze financial and non-financial data
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to effectively exchange information, in verbal or written form, by sharing ideas, reporting facts and other information, responding to questions, and employing active listening techniques.
• Ability to work independently, within a team environment, and communicate effectively with employees at all levels
• Excellent knowledge and use of existing software packages (Power BI, Microsoft Office)