Description
.Key responsibilities
Insight delivery:
- Conducts market research, including identification of relevant sources of information, aggregation/synthesis of findings, and delivery, applying AI-enabled tools to accelerate insight generation, and takes ownership of selected strategic research projects
- Drives the end-to-end delivery of high-quality projects, agreeing scope and timelines with stakeholders
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Design and deliver quantitative research solutions, including market sizing, market landscaping, and commercial analytics, to support
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Prospect evaluation
- Whitespace Identification
- Industry prioritisation
- Market assessment
- Market share and share‑of‑wallet analysis
- Define, test, and refine model parameters, assumptions, and scenarios to ensure analytical robustness.
- Champions the adoption of AI and advanced analytics techniques within MCI, identifying opportunities to automate research workflows and enhance the speed and quality of insight generation.
Data sourcing, integration & quality
- Leads the sourcing and integration of multiple internal and external data sets, including emerging AI-driven data sources, to support quantitative insight.
- Perform data preparation, validation, and quality control to ensure accuracy, integrity, and transparency of outputs.
- Drives more systematic and scalable approaches to combining internal and external data across MCI projects, including identifying opportunities for AI and automation to improve efficiency.
Insight generation & communication
- Translate complex analysis into clear, narrative‑based insights and recommendations for business stakeholders.
- Develop reports, presentations, and visual outputs — including AI-enhanced dashboards and tools — that communicate insight effectively
- Balance detailed analytical work with big‑picture interpretation and commercial implications.
Qualifications
Eligibility
- Strong analytical mindset with a proven track record of turning data into clear, actionable insight.
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative research, market sizing, market landscaping, workflow analysis, or pricing analysis, with a track record of driving projects with minimal oversight.
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, data modelling, and scenario analysis as standard practice.
- Experience building or working with Power BI dashboards or similar business intelligence tools.
- Experience with a wide range of research tools, techniques, and sources
- Foundational knowledge of the elements of business and market strategy, and the ability to apply to market and company research to generate insights and recommendations
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders, collaborate with colleagues, and fulfil business needs
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, setting clear milestones and meeting deadlines
- High level of attention to detail and focus on accuracy
- Self-starter capable of proactive investigation and analysis
- Team player capable of working in the best interests of the firm
- Strong attention to detail, with a clear focus on data quality and analytical integrity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable
- Proficiency in Python and/or SQL, with experience applying AI/machine learning techniques to research automation and analytics.
- Practical experience applying AI, GenAI, or automation tools (e.g. Python, SQL, Copilot/GenAI platforms) to enhance research efficiency, data processing, or insight generation.
- Experience working in market insight, market intelligence, strategy, research, or competitive analysis roles.
- Knowledge of financial services, investments, pensions, or regulated environments.