Analyst, Research Job Description
Analyst, research
provides recommendations based on industry trends and best practices to improve digital analytics and measurement capabilities.
Analyst, Research Duties & Responsibilities
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Advanced Excel skills – experience with formula auditing, manipulating and cleaning large data sets in excel, knowledge of advanced functions like VLookup/HLookup, Match, Offset, Index, Indirect, Nested If-Then-Else and similar
Keep current on capital markets through various brokerage and independent research reports ie
Attends or hosts conference calls and meets with portfolio managers and analysts other subject matter experts concerning investment processes and products
Fully exploit available data such as BARB/Techedge, TGI, and our own viewer panel in order to provide actionable insights to support and develop the business
Master multiple research/ ratings software products, and be able to provide data reports in support of ANZ research projects and internal client requests
Analyzing corporate bond market activity, including TRACE and proprietary MarketAxess data
Taking ownership for existing research models and reports
Assisting in the development and production of new models and reports
Creating and maintaining presentation materials for internal and external meetings
Conducting expert interviews
Analyst, Research Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Analyst, Research
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DAWIA, DISA, CITI, FERPA, III, CFA, MRIA, SAS, CFE, COMPTIA
Education for Analyst, Research
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the analyst, research job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, Economics, Business, Finance, Statistics, Real Estate, Mathematics, Communication, Graduate, Marketing
Skills for Analyst, Research
Desired skills for analyst, research include:
Industry tools and best practices
SQL
Excel
Broad range of quantitative and qualitative research techniques and methodologies
Digital analytics to help planning teams execute measurement plans for owned media
Media and digital industry landscape
HTML
KML
MS Excel
PowerPoint
Desired experience for analyst, research includes:
CA / MBA from a reputed business school
Minimum 5 years of professional work experience of which at least 1 year in equity research (sell side / buy side)
Candidates must be passionate about investing
He / She should have a strong intellectual curiosity, excellent problem solving skills, relationship building skills and strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments at any point of time
Preferred 1 year or internship experience in media research at either a cable network or similar national media outlet
Analyst, Research Examples
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of analyst, research. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for analyst, research
- By analyzing audience trends, Analyst will become an expert on NBC Universo programming and the competitive landscape
- Analysis of money managers, within a fixed income environment
- Understanding of basic economics concepts and the key indicators
- A strong understanding of Econometrics (desirable)
- Provide expert analysis in support of management strategic initiatives
- Discover business opportunities and threats, and develop innovative responses
- Handle the most challenging customer and regulatory inquiries
- Continuously extend our knowledge of the financial industry and share it with colleagues throughout the company
- Present results to management, customers, and regulators
- Design, develop and maintain quantitative reports on all aspects of trading and industry trends
Qualifications for analyst, research
- Strong international knowledge
- Highly motivated to work in a team environment with the ability to also work independently when needed
- Experience working in the TV industry within a research department
- A passion for both research methodologies and the TV industry
- Extensive experience of using peoplemeter data and media research tools for example AdvantEdge and TGI
- An understanding of the issues shaping the digital TV market
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Our company is looking for an analyst, research. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for analyst, research
- A strong interest in international economics with knowledge of econometric modelling and forecasting will support the application
- Audience Measurement
- Assist the research team in compiling weekly and monthly channel reports across 30+ markets globally
- Run programming and channel data across multiple markets
- Help track and analyse the importance of key content across the world using a methodology designed by the DNI research team
- Collaborate with other research teams across regions and local markets
- Pro-actively spot new and innovative content around the world
- Explore new methods for data display and visualisation
- Assist members of the team on ad-hoc projects involving qualitative and quantitative data
- Research coverage and new idea generation and consideration for multiple Core and Value equity strategies
Qualifications for analyst, research
- Knowledge of US Hispanic market Nielsen software Galaxy Explorer, NPower, Multitrack, MyEvents a plus
- Knowledge of Latin American markets and applicable software such as TechEdge, IBOPE MediaWorkstation and Choices a plus
- Knowledge of macros, Visual Basic a plus
- Education –Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent combination of skills, training and experience
- Previous experience working for a software or technology provider
- 1-3 years of experience in financial services (preferably mutual funds related background)
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Our company is looking for an analyst, research. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for analyst, research
- Apply mathematical programming techniques (including optimization and simulation methodologies) to investment situations
- Conduct research and exploratory data analysis including macro-economic models using global economic and financial market indicators, development of statistical models and the ability to present concise explanations of complex analyses
- Directed research on asset allocation and investment topics in particular those related to life cycle planning and strategies for securing a successful retirement income
- Quantitative modeling and maintenance of tools, systems and modeling resources to include support of existing systems and their continuing evolution new model development and vetting of underlying economic and financial data and assumptions
- Product development and evaluation of product initiatives using quantitative modeling and economic analysis
- Identify and carry out author and customer research to gather both quantitative and qualitative data on the diverse behaviour of Macmillan’s author and user market segments
- Collection and reporting of internal and external bibliometric, submission and market sizing data
- Create and update performance reports to track the performance of our radio stations across Canada
- Provide relevant and accurate analysis and propose solutions
- Communicate, either verbally or in writing, our Radio Brands’ performance
Qualifications for analyst, research
- Expertise in all Nielsen databases, reports, and software systems
- Knowledge of syndicated qualitative sales tools such as MRI
- Knowledge of online research databases
- Minimum 1-2 years of local market and/or national research experience
- Computer, printer
- BA/BS in TV/Film, Business, Research, Communications, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent work experience required
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of analyst, research. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for analyst, research
- Continue to learn and enhance market knowledge of the local office/retail market, regional economy and national economy
- Create, write, analyze and edit quarterly reports for the local market and the various submarkets that comprise the market
- Gather and manage lease comparable and active requirement data for the local office/retail market
- Track and analyze the pipeline of new office/retail developments in the local market
- Respond to internal and external client requests for data and information on the Seattle market in a timely and accurate manner
- A strong interest in international politics and economics with knowledge of econometric modelling and forecasting will support the application
- Manage research invoicing process
- Coordinate research and ratings materials for sales markets and disseminate to field offices
- Ad hoc administrative duties including expense reports, travel preparation, phones, email, and general administrative support as assigned for the Director and department
- Gather, analyze, interpret and present real estate trends and information for business development opportunities, client support, and internal analysis
Qualifications for analyst, research
- Knowledge of Epoll, QScore preferred
- Knowledge of Simmons and MRI preferred
- Knowledge of social media analytic tools
- Persuasive writing, presentation and layout skills a must
- Passion about Television
- Can-Do Attitude, a Self-Starter
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of analyst, research. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for analyst, research
- Alert the Research Director of any ratings anomalies associated with quality escapes
- Distribute NSI data to individual Regional Sports Networks
- Craft sales stories based on NSI results
- Maintain various NSI team tracks for historical reference, trending & local RSN consumption
- Facilitate Ad Sales requests from sales management, account executives, and planners
- Utilize Arianna (NSI), National Ad-Intel, Prime Lingo (Scarborough), Market Advisor (Kantar), and SQAD cost per point data
- Assist the Director of Sales & Business Analytics in the production of detailed ad-hoc projects, and general positive positioning of our research data to assist the day-to-day efforts of the HTS Sales Department both in New York and around the country
- Maintain, and enhance/expand as needed, a monthly track of comScore audience data for HTS Interactive and the HTS Sales team as a whole
- Assist Research Manager and Research Director with ad-hoc requests
- Stay abreast of Industry-wide research-related stories, analyses and trends
Qualifications for analyst, research
- Communication skills and the ability to represent the firm externally to clients, prospects, managers, & media
- Demonstrated ability to improve the level of analysis and dialogue on an investment team
- Proficiency in Nielsen systems (NTTV, Arianna, Monitor-Plus Ad*Views, N*Power, Focus) MRI/Simmons and emerging alternative audience measurement tools
- Years of research experience in a television or media environment
- Experience with Nielsen software, including but not limited to NNTV, NPower and Ad *Views
- BA/BS with advanced coursework in economics or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience