RESEARCH EXECUTIVE / SENIOR RESEARCH EXECUTIVE - RPM

Job Purpose

The function of this role is to provide support to the Ipsos Research team on the day-to-day responsibilities on the relevant client account. These responsibilities could range from supporting continuous tracking data on the full portfolio of products within the client business, to specific ad hoc shorter time frame projects. Working closely with the Researchers, you will be involved with tasks and responsibilities that help ensure that the project is both set up and running efficiently end to end, with a view to delivering against project specifications and delighting the client. You will be joining a team who are passionate about improving processes and have a creative way of constantly challenging the status quo to find smarter ways of working.


Essential Responsibilities and Deliverables

  • Complying with operational scope, and managing budgets, timeline and quality per the project
    requirements.
  • Support Research Teams with data management and data analysis
  • Support preparation of core deliverables using Research Team platforms, techniques and technologies e.g. PowerPoint / Excel / Online portal / etc.
  • Receive raw datasets from data processing and/or research teams (Excel / SPSS/ Survey Reporter/InfoTools)
  • Check data sets for logical consistency prior to analysis
  • Manipulate data into correct format for analysis purposes using Excel or SPSS (weighting and processing as relevant)
  • Support analysis according to client's requirements or objectives
  • Quality checking key deliverables, ensuring they are delivered accurately and to the highest quality
  • Populate reports (PowerPoint) and writing commentary to draw out the key learnings and provide recommendations  
  • Update DP Spec based on questionnaire changes
  • Update other tools and platforms e.g. Data Portals based on questionnaire changes
  • Work alongside Research team in delivering bespoke and added-value analysis and insight
  • Prepare, plan, prioritise and communicate effectively to ensure deliverables are prepared and sent to schedule
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and team members


Working Relationships

Internal:

  • Primarily Research Teams
  • Project Management Teams

 


Qualifications 

  • Graduates or degree holders in Statistics, Applied Statistic, Mathematics, Economics or equivalent.
  • Fresh graduate / At least 1-2 year(s) working experiences and good application of knowledge
  • Understand and use statistical analysis
  • Excellent written and verbal communications
  • Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
  • Proactive and self-initiating interest in matters pertaining to the industry
  • Team player

 
 

Knowledge & Skills

  • The following skills will be an added advantage but not mandatory
    o Strong technical skills in data manipulation (e.g. using Excel) or software such as SPSS
    o Strong general analytical skills using quantitative data
  • Good command of English
  • Enjoy working with colleagues across the Globe
  • Ability to multitask
  • Good time management skills especially working across the Globe
  • Strong commitment to deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Clear and proactive communication
  • Can work independently
  • Disciplined, focused, attention to detail

 

Measures of Performance

  • Ability to work as a team.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Accountable takes ownership of tasks assigned.
  • Ability to independently take dataset and deliver accurate and consistent output to research team.
  • Ability to solve day-to-day operational issues and demonstrates creativity in overcoming obstacles.
  • Able to make suggestions and offer solutions to aid process improvement.
  • Initiative to learn more project management skills.
  • Initiative to go the extra mile in striving for internal client satisfaction.


Personal & Job Attributes / Capabilities

  • Resourceful, pro-active and results oriented.
  • Positive attitude and professional.
  • A team player.
  • Committed.
  • Passionate about research.
  • Enjoy working with people across the globe.
  • Curiosity

 

Interested applicants, kindly email your detailed resume to [email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.