Financial Services Senior Marketing Research Analyst

Note: cover letter is required to be considered. Please email to

If you enjoy solving intellectual problems, have a thirst for knowledge, value collaboration and want to make a positive impact with your career, then 8 Acre Perspective may be the place for you.

About 8 Acre Perspective

8 Acre Perspective is a boutique, full-service marketing research consultancy supporting leading financial services brands in a wide range of areas such as brand positioning, product development, customer experience, and marketing communications. We employ a wide range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies including, but not limited to, online/mobile surveys, focus groups, online discussion boards and one-on-one interviews. 8 Acre Perspective is a recognized leader in financial services, working with brands such as eMoney, Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab, Chase Bank and Prudential, among many others.

What You Will Do

• Work directly with and learn from senior professionals
• Participate on a wide variety of projects, an ideal way to immerse yourself into all aspects of the market research profession and the financial services industry
• Regularly interact with clients and have the opportunity to influence decisions at leading financial services firms

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate quant and qual research project logistics
• Assist in designing survey instruments that meet clients’ research and business objectives
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to uncover trends and actionable insights
• Support creation of compelling, concise deliverables that enlighten clients and give them confidence to make important business decisions
• Take ownership of tasks from start to finish and step in as needed to support teammates
• Provide other project support as needed to manage and deliver custom research projects
• Participate in strategic initiatives to grow 8 Acre Perspective

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate

• Intellectually curious with a passion for learning and growing
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships both internally and externally
• Exceptional written communication abilities (polished and professional with accurate grammar, punctuation, syntax)
• Keen attention to detail with an ability to produce accurate, polished work
• Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong team player, yet independently driven
• Dedication to delivering an outstanding client experience
• Likes to have fun, but doesn’t shy away from heavy intellectual lifting
• Previous experience in financial services a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant Master’s degree
• 2-5 years of primary marketing research experience (note: secondary research and business/marketing data analytics do not meet this requirement)
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, secondary online research
• Comfortable and effective working in a fully remote role