Central Research Associate

Introduction
Euromonitor International seeks a talented individual looking to further their career in market research. If you have a keen interest in market research, excellent numeracy skills and the desire to be at the forefront of providing business intelligence on the dynamics of fast-moving consumer goods industries, Euromonitor wants to hear from you.
All applicants will need to demonstrate a keen interest in, and knowledge of, consumer trends and the lifestyle issues which surround them. Spanish and English language fluency is required. This position is based out of the Mexico City office.

Overview of the Role
We are looking for Research Associates to work with big data, centralized sources and core research methods to build and validate numbers in a standardized, transparent and efficient way. The position will report into a local Research Manager or Team Lead.

Responsibilities
• Primary and secondary research
• Data analysis and manipulation
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Quality control
• Project management

Role Profile
• Understands input data, further developing it, to ensure all centralized secondary sources are well covered
• Uses a mixed-methodology approach - including in-house data, relevant tools, external sources, and interviews - to effectively build data estimates
• Plans, sets up and develops supporting materials for projects
• Identifies key research sources, conducts interviews with trade sources and gathers inputs from both in-house and external sources
• Works with key secondary sources and able to manage conflicting sources
• Analyses various large datasets and manipulates them as needed to create meaningful category/country estimates, as well as monitoring, reviewing, and cleaning up data for internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining records and resolving quality issues
• Manipulates inputs to arrive at initial data estimates before further testing and validating in the field and with inputs from other team members working directly with clients
• Runs quality control and provide detailed explanations on sources and data triangulation and the why behind the numbers
• Provides explanations and defends our research approach to clients when called upon to do so
• Oversees the daily management of in-country analysts, guiding them throughout the field research, owning the communication, reviewing, querying, and related administrative tasks.
• Collaborates with colleagues on basic interactions with clients to build and sustain engagement.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
• Welcome New grads and professionals with up to 2 years of experience
• Curiosity with a passion for learning, problem-solving, and making a difference combined with flexibility, the ability to embrace diversity and be adaptable to change
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, process oriented and quick learner
• Excellent communicator with good listening skills and an openness to new ideas
• Team player with a collaborative and transparent approach, capable of working in a global environment
• Proficiency in English (Portuguese is an advantage), combined with a high level of numeracy and the confidence to engage trade sources for additional insights
• Strong computer literacy, particularly in MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel, with experience of tools such as Power BI and Tableau