Research Associate

Job Description ARC Research Associate will be responsible for gathering, validating data and then developing and formatting Deliverables. This data/charts will support the commercial teams to build insights and recommendations in market research studies. He/she will co-ordinate across internal teams in this regard and support the commercial teams for the clients’ projects and queries by working through databases whenever required. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the Sr. Analyst/Manager in executing tasks which will involve gathering data from different sources, validating the data and formatting the data in required format (Majorly Excel/Powerpoint)
• Working closely with Commercial consulting teams in a collaborative way for tasks and databases assigned
• Adhering to Performance KPIs to ensure quality performances (on-time delivery and data accuracy) and maintain work discipline.
• Meeting internal & external deadlines for all deliverables
• Operate in a hybrid physical-virtual and multi-cultural environment, liaising with stakeholders and colleagues.

Qualifications Intellectual curiosity and persistence while paying attention to details, to find answers to questions and ability to autonomously manage simultaneous tasks/ projects in a fast-paced business environment. Qualifications

• Under Graduation degree in Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related field a must.
• 2025, 2026 passed out only
• Good Practical knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent numerical skills
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Good organization skills, meeting deadlines, and team player
• Strong business acumen
• English language proficiency: writing and verbal
• Knowledge of New Product Development Research preferred
• Flexible working with India (9AM-6PM), Europe (11AM – 8PM) and North America Shift (2PM-11PM)

Additional Information Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
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