Research Analyst - Comperemedia at Mintel in Chicago, IL

This position will sit on our growing Comperemedia department and requires an analytical, detail-oriented and quality-driven person with a high level of curiosity. As a Research Analyst, you play a key role in supporting the client project teams to deliver strategic insights.  The primary role of the Research Analyst is to collect and organize data in a way to allow the analysts to hone in on the insights and opportunities for clients. This role will largely support research for the financial services sector. 

This position will work across the project teams to contribute to clients’ final reports and presentations. Your work includes a variety of projects requiring sharp time management skills and a keen attention to detail.  The ideal candidate is an individual who not only understands the requirements of managing and executing a multifaceted project, but is also motivated and excited by the complexities of it. The role is both creative and analytical, ensuring content meets high editorial standards while contributing meaningful insights that support Comperemedia’s clients.

This is a Hybrid position based in Chicago. 

What You Will Be Doing:

• Pulling and Organizing Data: Pulling data from Mintel’s proprietary databases along with external tools and organizing it into digestible forms for clients.
• Analyzing Data: Reviewing and analyzing marketing data and campaign creatives to identify key tactical shifts, and new, unique marketing approaches. Identify noteworthy changes in the data, strategy and/or messaging and identify new and unique marketing campaigns.
• Report Writing: Pulling the data and findings into easy-to-follow PPT reports that meet specific client objectives.
• Conducting Desk Research: Conduct “desk research” on new product launches, changes and developments impacting various industries, companies, and products while utilizing company websites press releases, reliable industry resources and company presentations.
• Collaborating with Teammates: Working with your colleagues on a regular basis to achieve project milestones and delivering error-free data to the project teams.

We Are Looking for People Who Are:

• Data-Driven: You have at least one year of professional experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies (or equivalent academic experience) and working knowledge of when and how to apply them given a specific objective or challenge. You have experience with analyzing data using Excel, and will be eager and willing to look for new ways to analyze data to advance Mintel’s research methods.
• Detail-Oriented: You can not only dive deeply into data and check findings for accuracy, but also ensure that you’ve exhausted the resources available to answer specific project objectives
• A Storyteller: You are able to pull various types of data sets into a story, with experience weaving compelling narratives to meet objectives.
• Commercially-Minded: You are dedicated to quality, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your work to elevate Mintel as a top consumer insights company.
• Naturally Curious: You are always drawn to knowing the “why” behind things and great at digging into the data to pull out key points of interest.
• Can-do Attitude: You have a positive attitude and are a self-starter, eager to learn and develop in and beyond this role.
• Multi-tasker: You can pivot on a moment’s notice; managing multiple projects and varying timelines to make sure client deadlines for each project are met. Organizational and problem solving skills are a must.
• Great Communicator: You are able to read your audience to effectively engage and adapt your communication style to suit each client and internal business partner.
• Collaborator: You take pride in the team you are a part of and the work you produce. Cultivating professional relationships with your colleagues is important and you are constantly finding innovative and unique ways to create an exceptional work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets

The below reflects the range of base salary for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and qualifications. The salary range for this role is: $56,000 USD to $70,000 USD. 

Alongside salary, Mintel offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employer paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match and paid time off. We are invested in our employees' wellbeing which is why we also offer flexible working hours, ClassPass subsidy, mental health benefit through Modern Health, paid volunteer time off, paid birthday leave and paid parental leave.

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