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About the Role

The Junior Research Analyst will support the delivery of research projects, conduct analyses, contribute to written research reports, and provide analytical support to clients and the research team.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in assigned areas of the staffing industry and produce comprehensive reports communicating key business intelligence and analysis.
• Research and write analyses on current staffing industry events and trends, including financial analysis and internet-based research.
• Participate in data collection via surveys and manipulation of publicly available data for group projects.
• Develop technical expertise in software and staffing industry business practices.
• Collaborate with coworkers to develop extensions of current research product offerings and plan new research-related offerings.
• Build general expertise in staffing and contingent work by monitoring relevant news and industry developments.
• Attend and participate in conferences, assisting with planning activities, speaker recruitment, and presentation support.

Requirements

• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in research and analytical skills.
• Possess well-developed analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate ability in manipulating and analysing data using Microsoft Excel.
• Show demonstrated ability to produce clear and effective business writing, including research reports and articles.
• Communicate research findings clearly and persuasively, both in writing and verbally, to executive audiences.
• Select appropriate chart types, tables, and diagrams to communicate research findings effectively.
• Demonstrate attention to visual clarity and overall presentation quality.
• Be open to learning new concepts and tools, with the ability to develop new skills as required.
• Be comfortable working with research-related software and adapting to new challenges.
• Balance detailed execution with an understanding of the wider context, prioritizing critical elements.
• Manage competing priorities and meet agreed deadlines.
• Demonstrate tangible results or outcomes from previous work or projects.
• Work effectively with others and contribute positively to team outcomes.
• Build trust through reliability, professionalism, and a constructive approach to problem-solving.
• Be comfortable working in flexible, collaborative team environments and willing to support colleagues.
• Take responsibility for work, acknowledge mistakes, and learn from feedback.
• Have a strong understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint), search engines, generative AI and other online research tools.
• Familiarity with SIA research, methodology, standards, and report production is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the contingent workforce, staffing, HR, labour market issues, or the procurement of contingent labour is advantageous.
• Experience in business journalism or professional writing is advantageous.
• A degree or equivalent professional experience is advantageous.
• Professional qualifications such as the CFA are advantageous.
• Proficiency in an additional language is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Python programming is advantageous.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Business Writing
• Communication
• Data Visualization
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Generative AI
• Online Research Tools

Location

• London

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Junior
• Entry

Education Level

• Degree or equivalent professional experience

About the Company

• Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is the global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions.
• SIA's proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting and other types of contingent labour.
• SIA provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem.
• SIA also provides training and accreditation with its unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.
• SIA is known for its award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, executive conferences and events.
• SIA helps both suppliers and buyers of workforce solutions make better-informed decisions.
• SIA was founded in 1989 by staffing pioneer Peter Yessne.
• SIA is a brand of Crain Communications, a leading business news and information company.
• Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands.
• Crain Communications provides indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors.

Equal Opportunity

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions and meet the environmental and physical demands of the role.