Research Specialist
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About the Role
We are looking for a Research Specialist to build and run a research capability that supports both internal business needs and client-facing work. This is a hands-on role: the successful candidate owns research requests end to end, from scoping through to a finished, decision-ready output.
The work spans company, market, and competitive research, feeding directly into business decisions and, over time, into research delivered as part of client engagements.
Key Responsibilities
• Research and verify information on companies, sectors, and markets, across a range of business topics
• Sustain ongoing tracking of relevant developments over time, not just respond to one-off requests
• Turn raw findings into clear, structured written briefs and summaries, translating facts into useful business insight
• Support company, market, and competitive intelligence relevant to the firm’s core work
• Maintain research files and reference materials for future use
• Handle ad hoc research requests with strong accuracy and good turnaround
• Contribute to refining research processes and documentation over time
Requirements
• Genuine, hands-on experience in market or business research (a background in competitive intelligence, strategy/commercial research, or a related analytical field is a plus, not a substitute)
• Demonstrated ability to research and verify information from multiple sources, quickly and accurately
• Demonstrated ability to produce a clean, structured, decision-ready brief
• Fluency with research databases, company/industry data sources, and standard spreadsheet/office tools
• Strong written English and clear presentation of findings
• Comfortable managing multiple research requests and shifting priorities
Nice to Have
• Experience or interest in eventually supporting client-facing research work
• Familiarity with professional services, recruitment, or consulting environments
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets capability
• Experience preparing slides, summaries, or briefing materials
Benefits
• Remote work arrangement
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers
• Open communication environment
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