Research Associate - Thought Leadership - New York

Oxford Economics is a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, looking to hire a Research Associate in their Thought Leadership team in New York City. The role involves assisting in research and analysis, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating projects to produce insightful publications.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in conducting the necessary desk research to ensure the accuracy, currency, and comprehensiveness of the information in our published reports
• Help to draft surveys related to sponsored research projects
• Review and quality-assure primary research data (e.g., survey responses)
• Contribute to survey analysis to develop data insights
• Assist in building charts, graphs, dashboards, and data visualizations
• Assist editors in checking quotes, facts, and data in reports
• Respond to client data queries, carrying out investigations as required
• Work with survey suppliers throughout research projects, from specifying requirements through to data delivery
• Manage survey fieldwork, including regular progress updates and receipt of interim and final deliverables
• Work with other team members to specify project data presentation and analysis requirements
• Manage supplier performance and escalate any issues as required
• Manage project and supplier documentation, including proposals, contracts, data files and client deliverables
• Help coordinate Thought Leadership projects with external contributors (e.g., expert interviews)
• Put relevant thought leadership materials on our corporate website
• Work with other team members to ensure proper project time recording and accurate financial records

Skills

• 0-1 years of professional experience, excluding internships
• Bachelor's degree
• Awareness and interest in business, economic, and social trends
• Highly numerate, with some research and data analysis experience an advantage
• Ability to manipulate and analyze data in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Writing ability, presenting a convincing argument based on evidence
• Copyediting and proofreading skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with experience of supplier and project administration an advantage
• Detail-oriented and conscientious
• Self-starter, with can-do attitude
• Ability to hit deadlines and finish assignments quickly
• Flexible, able to react quickly to changing requirements
• Able to take direction
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid working environment (at least 2 days in the office per week)
• Team player
• Interest in the challenges facing global business
• Understanding of how to create compelling presentations and infographics

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