Research Associate - Thought Leadership - New York

Oxford Economics, a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, is looking to hire a Research Associate (Finance practice) in our Thought Leadership team, based in our New York City office.

You will be assisting members of the Thought Leadership team to produce programs that enable sponsors to engage a targeted executive audience with compelling quantitative research and well-written publications. The right candidate will have an interest in quantitative and qualitative data to develop insights, working with colleagues on the editorial and data teams. They must be proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Interest in the challenges facing global business, particularly technology, is a plus, as is an understanding of how to create compelling presentations and infographics.

This is an entry level role that provides good development opportunities, particularly as the fast-growing Thought Leadership team expands its capabilities. Successful candidates can expect to get client-facing experience at an early stage and progress to managing a portfolio of Thought Leadership projects across varied topic areas, as well as developing their own areas of expertise. The role requires working closely with clients and colleagues around the world, often working on projects with colleagues in our UK offices and elsewhere.
This is not an economist or data analytics position. The Research Associate position on the Thought Leadership team is a business research, writing, and analysis role.

Key Responsibilities

Research and analysis
- Assist project managers in conducting the necessary industry and company research to ensure the accuracy, currency, and comprehensiveness of the information in our published reports
- Help to draft surveys related to research projects
- Review and quality-assure primary research data (e.g., survey responses)
- Contribute to survey analysis to develop data insights
- Work with survey team 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
- 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
Administration
- Manage project 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
Performance Measures
The metrics against which the research associate’s performance will be assessed include:
- Quality of analysis, presentation, and other deliverables
- Completion of assignments on time and to the appropriate level of quality
- Accuracy and reliability of documentation and record keeping
- Feedback from Thought Leadership team and clients

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Education and training
- Bachelor's degree
- Awareness and interest in business, economic, and social trends
- Highly numerate, with some research and data analysis experience an advantage
Skills
- 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
Personal attributes
- 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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.