Associate, Global Research Group

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Project & Client Support

• Support Creative research projects for low- to medium-complexity accounts with guidance from managers.
• Assist in project planning, timeline management, and coordination with operational teams.
• Support questionnaire development, sample design, and analytics planning.
• Participate in client research design discussions and questionnaire reviews.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, dashboards, and client presentations.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential issues and solutions.
• Ensure high-quality project delivery through thorough quality control checks.

Research & Analytics

• Support data analysis and insight generation.
• Review open-ended responses (verbatims) and research dashboards.
• Assist in creating meaningful storylines and presentation materials.
• Develop expertise in Kantar's research methodologies, tools, and Creative solutions.

Collaboration & Team Contribution

• Partner with internal stakeholders across operations, project management, and analytics teams.
• Share knowledge and support onboarding of new team members.
• Participate actively in training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Contribute to process improvement, efficiency initiatives, and innovation efforts.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and positive team culture.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Market Research, Social Sciences, Business, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, or a related analytical field.
• 1+ years of professional experience, internships, or participation in relevant development programs (such as MMR programs).
• Previous market research experience is preferred, particularly with quantitative methodologies.

Skills & Experience

• Strong project management, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to learn research, analytics, and proprietary business tools.
• Self-motivated, curious, and proactive mindset.

Technical & Analytical Capabilities

• Passion for consumer insights and market research.
• Interest in learning research methodologies, analytical techniques, and Kantar solutions.
• Ability to interpret data and contribute to high-quality research outputs.

Why Join Kantar?