Careers

Research Executive

As a Research Executive reporting to Head of Research, you will be working closely with other members of the team to help deliver a wide range of B2C and B2B bespoke and syndicated market research projects. Over time you will be expected to manage or support the senior team on both quantitative and qualitative projects.

Ideally the right candidate will have an interest in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies and as such responsibilities may include:

• General support to the research teams
• Shadowing team members across departments to learn all facets of RiF
• Scripting surveys – scripting all the surveys online using Qualtrics to gain insight into how to phrase questions depending on what you want from the outcome
• Conducting depth interviews both via telephone and face to face
• Manage/report from online communities
• Management of the analysis, interpretation and reporting process so that the project reflects the Client’s business objectives in the presentation and reporting of findings
• Ensuring that all day-to-day (i.e. project related) client liaison runs smoothly

The successful candidate would ideally:

• Be passionate about their work
• Operate with a positive can-do attitude
• Work well in a team, as well as individually
• Have excellent people skills
• Manage their time effectively
• Be presentable and proactive
• High level of accuracy. Attention to detail is essential to the role
• Strong time management skills
• Demonstrable commitment and organisation skills

A proactive team player, they will thrive in an environment where there is plenty of opportunity to develop their quantitative and qualitative skills, experience client relationships and develop a specialist industry knowledge over time.  This will require a positive ‘can do’ attitude and being able to remain calm in stressful situations.

 The successful candidate would also:

• Have solid intermediate Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills
• Must be numerate
• Must have a flexible approach to working hours when necessary
• Have a good understanding of social media
• Demonstrate an aptitude for learning new technology and systems
• Hold an interest in financial services
• Be able to follow instruction and to know when to ask for help

Education & Experience

• No previous financial services experience necessary, an interest would be required.
• Educated to degree level – degrees incorporating marketing, research and/or finance being a serious advantage
• Previous market research experience in a commercial environment such as from an internship, summer job or year out in industry would be advantage but not essential

WORKING AT RESEARCH IN FINANCE

Research in Finance is a market leading consultancy, research and publishing business that is about implementing change and making a difference. We work with some of the largest, most influential, and important asset management and insurance companies in the world. We are increasingly undertaking more studies that have a global reach.

Since the economic crisis of 2007 the role of the financial services sector has become a critical part of all of our lives. The prosperity, health and future of a nation and its people are inextricably linked to the role these companies play in the world economy. Arguably the financial service sector has the greatest ability to direct change for good. Having control of huge amounts of money can drive investment into emerging economies to help develop nations, support the implementation of green energy to prevent further climate change or force companies to act responsibly by withholding funds.

RiF was created more than 12 years ago and has experienced double digit year-on-year revenue and profit growth. We have an amazing team of 30 staff currently and an expanding set of more than 60 loyal clients, many of whom we’ve worked with since our launch, who rely and trust the insights we produce to make important strategic decisions about their businesses. We are much more than just a consultancy and research agency as we also manage high value panels of professional and private investors. This means we have unique access to some very “hard to reach” study participants. Our market and client requirements are changing all the time, often in response to changes in regulation, and as a result we have created a fast-moving and responsive team, and where possible, a tech driven response, in order to ensure we continue to be top of mind for our clients and all of their research needs.

Our company culture is about delivering exceptional products that delight and inspire our clients.

We don’t adhere to dated corporate practices of tiered management structures and inflexible working hours. Each employee has a “voice” in the company and an integral part of the direction of the business. We also, like to give everyone the space, time and support to deliver outstanding work as we understand that the work we do requires space and time to think!

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Pension scheme with 4% contribution by employer (above normal rate of 3%)
• Private health care insurance is available for eligible employees following completion of two years of employment
• Flexible working arrangement as agreed with Chief Operating Officer. Expectation is currently to be in the office three times a week after passing probation
• Ongoing external and internal training where appropriate
• 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• High-end central London office with showers, bike racks, 24-hour access, free quality teas and coffee
• Company laptop
• Bike to work scheme
• Christmas and summer party