Talent Marketing and Research Analyst-1

About Centific

At Centific, people are at the center of our culture.We constantly seek out opportunities for people to enhance their skills,

and emphasize work-life balance for all our employees.We believe that competition can bring out the very best in people

– from our annual creative film and speech contests to our weekly office game tournaments,we mix work and play to engage our people and help our clients succeed.

About Job

Market Research & Analyst (Junior/Fresher) This role who can contribute by conducting comprehensive market research, data gathering, and vendor/resource mapping. The analyst will play a critical role in providing actionable insights by researching annotators, data labelers, domain experts, specialists, and vendors across different geographies, along with their hourly/daily costs and business models.

The role requires curiosity, analytical thinking, and the ability to work with diverse sources of information to support decision-making for business operations and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct secondary and primary market research to identify and evaluate resources such as:

• Data annotators and labelers
• Domain experts and specialists (across industries and geographies)
• Service providers and vendors supporting data-related projects.
• Gather, analyze, and present data related to costs, hourly/daily rates, availability, and business terms across regions.
• Build and maintain a structured database of vendors, freelancers, and subject matter experts.
• Track industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging geographies for talent pools.
• Support the team in creating cost benchmarking reports, vendor comparison reports, and market insights presentations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure research aligns with business needs.
• Develop simple dashboards or reports (Excel, PowerPoint, or BI tools) for data visualization and reporting.
• Assist in vendor outreach, preliminary communication, and coordination when required.
• Stay updated on industry trends in AI, data services, labeling, and workforce markets.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Market Research, or related fields (fresh graduates or up to 2 years of experience).
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data analysis tools.
• Good understanding of market research methodologies (secondary research, data gathering, surveys, benchmarking).
• Ability to work with large sets of information and present findings in a structured and concise manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn new markets, industries, and research tools.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio for visual reporting.
• Knowledge of vendor sourcing, procurement research, or benchmarking studies.
• Familiarity with AI/data services ecosystem (annotation, labelling, training data, crowdsourcing).
• Internship or academic project experience in market research or business analysis.

Centific is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create an inclusive workplace and leverage the power of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status or any other legally protected status. Workplace discrimination related to being pregnant and pregnancy-related harassment, including discrimination in the hiring process, is strictly prohibited in Centific Global Solutions.