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Research Analyst, Consulting

Posted 1 day ago

RemoteGeorgetown, Penang, Malaysia

Job Description

This role is based in our Menara Skymind office.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Research Analyst, Consulting to manage data acquisition, processing, content preparation, and custom research analysis activities. This role focuses on delivering high-quality datasets and insights through primary and secondary research, advanced data cleansing, and preparation of custom research deliverables.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage data acquisition, cleansing, and processing workflows to ensure the delivery of accurate, consistent, and validated datasets that support research deliverables.
  • Contribute to primary research interviews with key industry contacts, maintaining detailed records of findings and synthesizing insights to inform market analysis.
  • Perform secondary research using diverse and credible sources, such as trade journals, public reports, financial releases, and company press releases, to gather in-depth market intelligence.
  • Develop and maintain advanced templates and workbooks for data aggregation, cleansing, and analysis using data tools or other relevant platforms, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
  • Build and refine comprehensive base data and market models, ensuring alignment with related markets, consistency in methodologies, and clear documentation of assumptions to support high-quality research outputs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align research efforts with broader project goals, methodologies, and client expectations.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of research processes by identifying, testing, and implementing enhancements to optimize quality, timeliness, and efficiency in research execution and delivery.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience in research, data analysis, or related roles.
  • Proven experience in managing data acquisition and content preparation tasks.
  • Proficiency in research methodologies, data analysis, and content preparation.
  • Advanced skills in data tools such as Python, SQL, Excel, or other relevant platforms for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and identify trends and insights.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey findings to stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
  • Collaborative and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, with the ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to improving team processes and practices.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality research deliverables, develop advanced datasets and insights, and support decision-making in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about research excellence and data-driven insights, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. 

Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.

Our benefits include:

  • Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
  • Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
  • Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
  • Time out: annual leave, birthday leave and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
  • A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
  • A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
  • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
  • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
  • As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

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Job details
Workplace
Remote
Location
Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
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Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 450 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. Informa Markets is a division of Informa PLC.

Key team members

Elisabete Gomiero

Elisabete Gomiero

Brian Wachhaus

Brian Wachhaus

Greg Burton, CEM, CSPO

Greg Burton, CEM, CSPO

Michael Madnick

Michael Madnick

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