Research Analyst
Job Summary
Job Description
The Research Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the development, creation, and publication of quantitative lists using research and Excel techniques. They will conduct data analysis to identify trends and insights, manage email correspondence with partners, and support content creation for editorial and sales teams. The analyst must maintain databases and ensure data integrity while working in a fast-paced environment. This role requires meticulous organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills. The analyst will report to the VP of Research.
Must have:
- 5+ years of experience in research or data analysis.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
- Strong quantitative analytical skills.
Good to have:
- Knowledge of business metrics and data.
- Experience with the Higher Education industry.
8 skills required
Job Details
Research Analyst
Reports to: VP, Research
Location: NYC
We are seeking a Research Analyst with expertise in Excel and quantitative analysis to join the Fortune Higher Education Lists and Rankings team, that is responsible for Fortune's signature rankings methodologies and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development, creation, and publication of quantitative lists—both existing and new—using sophisticated research and Excel techniques.
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends, market segments, and insights for internal use and for clients and partners.
- Manage and execute email-based correspondence with partners to reach data collection goals
- Support content creation by providing data-driven insights to editorial, marketing, and sales teams.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation and databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in research, data analysis, or a related field.
- Meticulous organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of business metrics and data strongly preferred.
- Experience with the Higher Education industry a plus.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulae as well as the ability to use research tools
- Ability to work independently as well as contribute to overall team projects.
- Strong quantitative analytical skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
Salary
For this role the estimated base salary range, depending on level of experience, is $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
This role has a 5 day in the office requirement.
About Fortune:
At Fortune Media, our mission is to change the world by making business better. We achieve that by providing trusted information, great storytelling, rigorous benchmarking and world-class community building. And our key values are humility, ownership, and transparency.
The policy of Fortune Media is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Fortune Media affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity and values diversity and inclusion.
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