Oxford Economics is a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, looking to hire a Research Associate in their Thought Leadership team in New York City. The role involves assisting in research and analysis, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating projects to produce insightful publications.
Responsibilities
- Assist project managers in conducting the necessary desk research to ensure the accuracy, currency, and comprehensiveness of the information in our published reports
- Help to draft surveys related to sponsored research projects
- Review and quality-assure primary research data (e.g., survey responses)
- Contribute to survey analysis to develop data insights
- Assist in building charts, graphs, dashboards, and data visualizations
- Assist editors in checking quotes, facts, and data in reports
- Respond to client data queries, carrying out investigations as required
- Work with survey suppliers throughout research projects, from specifying requirements through to data delivery
- Manage survey fieldwork, including regular progress updates and receipt of interim and final deliverables
- Work with other team members to specify project data presentation and analysis requirements
- Manage supplier performance and escalate any issues as required
- Manage project and supplier documentation, including proposals, contracts, data files and client deliverables
- Help coordinate Thought Leadership projects with external contributors (e.g., expert interviews)
- Put relevant thought leadership materials on our corporate website
- Work with other team members to ensure proper project time recording and accurate financial records
Skills
- 0-1 years of professional experience, excluding internships
- Bachelor's degree
- Awareness and interest in business, economic, and social trends
- Highly numerate, with some research and data analysis experience an advantage
- Ability to manipulate and analyze data in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Writing ability, presenting a convincing argument based on evidence
- Copyediting and proofreading skills
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, with experience of supplier and project administration an advantage
- Detail-oriented and conscientious
- Self-starter, with can-do attitude
- Ability to hit deadlines and finish assignments quickly
- Flexible, able to react quickly to changing requirements
- Able to take direction
- Ability to thrive in a hybrid working environment (at least 2 days in the office per week)
- Team player
- Interest in the challenges facing global business
- Understanding of how to create compelling presentations and infographics
Company Overview
Oxford Economics is a research firm specialized in economic research. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Oxford, Oxfordshire, GBR, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.oxfordeconomics.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Oxford Economics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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