Senior Analyst

Whitman Insight Strategies (WINS) is a research and insights consultancy that helps leading organizations uncover insight, turn it into action, and make strategic decisions with confidence. By blending a deep understanding of their clients’ business, data discipline, and storytelling, we design research that delivers real-world impact. We are looking for a Senior Analyst to join our NYC-based team. The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution-oriented – someone who leads by doing, brings structure to unstructured challenges, and is energized by connecting business objectives with data-driven insight to deliver clear and actionable recommendations. What You'll Do Play a pivotal role in running custom research engagements from start (proposal) to finish (presentation & socialization) as part of a project team Assess client needs, design and execute research (quantitative and qualitative) to answer key questions and provide clients with actionable recommendations and next steps Synthesize data into compelling narratives and presentations that grab attention, reinforce key points, and can be easily understood by multiple client audiences Manage the day-to-day of multiple ongoing research projects — serving as a client contact while keeping timelines, vendors, and deliverables on track Learn and gain vital experience for career progression to a project leadership role: at WINS, the Senior Analyst position is a clear pathway to career advancement Who You Are We are looking for talented individuals whose own values match ours: A motivated self-starter with a passion for solving client problems and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams Naturally curious, quick and eager to both learn new things and apply new learnings to other scenarios Someone who enjoys innovating and experimenting on a daily basis A storyteller with data: you can find the signal in the numbers and turn it into a clear, persuasive narrative Impactful and reliable: You do lots of great work, and that's apparent to your clients, colleagues and co-workers who know they can rely on you An exceptional communicator Requisite Skills & Experience 2-4 years of experience in custom market research, with experience on the agency side preferred Proven success in a client-facing role, including managing day-to-day client communication Demonstrated project management skills: coordinating timelines, vendors, and internal teams across simultaneous projects Bachelor's Degree (or greater) from a top academic institution Experience and familiarity with the real-world application of quantitative market research techniques including: Brand & Campaign Tracking, Market/Audience Segmentation, Message & Communications Testing, Concept/Copy Testing, Brand Positioning Research, and Awareness & Usage Research Comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude) to accelerate research work such as desk research, drafting, analysis, and synthesis — with sound judgment about their limits Familiarity with advanced analytics such as Regression, Factor, and Cluster analysis (note: this role is not a statistician or data scientist, but candidates should possess some understanding of how these methodologies work, and how to design research to facilitate them) Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Status The salary for this full-time position is commensurate with experience, with an anticipated salary range for this position $80,000 to $95,000 yearly We have a full-time office in New York City and have a flexible work week (Tuesday-Thursday in office and Monday + Friday remote) Our comprehensive benefits package includes personal time off, sick leave, parental leave, holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, a Profit Sharing Plan with 401(K) option the month following 1 year of service, and a commuter benefits account. The role will offer opportunities to travel for client-related projects #J-18808-Ljbffr