Forrester
ResearchAssociate
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“Research Associate at Forrester. Skills: research, data analysis, quantitative work. formulate project plans. manage report schedules”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B2-level English proficiency or above, B2-level proficiency or above in at least one of the following languages: French, German, Italian, or Spanish, A working knowledge of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
Nice to Have
A BA or BS interest in statistics or quantitative data is a major plus, Diverse undergraduate or postgraduate work experience, ideally in market research or with technology
What You'll Do.
formulate project plans
manage report schedules
assist with primary and secondary research
assist in developing a research topic
conduct desk research
coordinate research interviews
coordinate online surveys
analyze internal and third-party data
support analyst presentations
and update of any existing research
conduct quantitative work with Forrester’s datasets
collect and analyze team performance metrics through data dashboards
maintain the systems of record for report publication and team repositories
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with assigned analysts; Collaborate with other RAs as necessary; actively and intellectually engage with colleagues, including more senior colleagues such as analysts
Process & Methodology
Effective time and project management skills
Full Job Description
At Forrester, we’re trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That’s why we’re always looking to empower talented individuals to perform at their best every single day. We’re proud of our community of smart people and vibrant voices who come together to do what’s right by our clients and each other. Our success is driven by curiosity, courage and customer obsession. The confidence and drive to be bold at work. Join us and build an extraordinary future. **About This Role:** Forrester’s Research Associate for European research team works with a team of analysts whose research and advisory guide today’s business and technology leaders on established and emerging best practice processes and technologies to ignite customer-obsessed growth. **Job Description:** Research creation and delivery: * Work with assigned analysts to formulate project plans and manage report schedules. * Assist analysts with primary and secondary research and in developing a research topic. Daily tasks include but are not limited to desk research and coordination of research interviews, online surveys, and analyzing internal and third-party data. * Support analyst presentations with well-formatted charts, appropriate callouts, meaningful titles, and a slide sequence that tells a story. * Support the audit, identification, and update of any existing research required. * Conduct quantitative work with Forrester’s datasets. Team operations: * Help collect and analyze team performance metrics through data dashboards. * Maintain the systems of record for report publication and team repositories. * Collaborate with other RAs as necessary to balance capacity and support delivery. **Job Requirements:** * A BA or BS degree; interest in statistics or quantitative data is a major plus. * B2-level English proficiency or above. * B2-level proficiency or above in at least one of the following languages: French, German, Italian, or Spanish. * Dive
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