Marketing Research Associate – Financial Services Team

The Position

This is not an entry-level position, but is one where the ideal candidate will possess both an understanding of business and marketing from their academic studies, and a professional background in marketing research. Possessing a personal as well as a professional curiosity in understanding financial services decision-making is a strong asset.
The Financial Services team operates with an entrepreneurial spirit, within a collaborative, flexible and dynamic work environment. Within the role, you will consult with and support our team across all aspects of the project lifecycle, including proposal/pitch, research design, project management, interpretation and analysis, reporting, presentations, and client consultation. This position provides the opportunity to work with consultants and clients, and offers plenty of room for skill development and career advancement.

You Have

• 2+ years’ direct experience in marketing research – buyer, supplier or research agency
• Foundational training in market research methods, business intelligence, data analytics, etc. from a
• Research Analyst Program or similar
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, etc.

You Are

• Inherently fascinated by marketing and financial topics and always curious to learn more
• Creative, analytical and able to synthesize data, with a solid understanding of the research process.
• Well organized and able to manage multiple projects and/or client needs at once, with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and able to create client-ready deliverables at all times
• A professional communicator with strong written, oral and communication skills
• Effective in working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in data analysis with SPSS, Q, or R
• Bilingualism (French and English) is a definite asset

Within 6 months you will…

• Be exposed to a range of client problems that demand out-of-the box thinking and creative problem solving.
  Work hands on with data used by major financial services organizations to determine business strategies based on data-driven insights.
  Experience life at a forward-thinking research agency that thrives on a culture of curiosity, collegiality and entrepreneurship.
  Solve a difficult problem that you never imagined you would encounter. And enjoy every minute of it.