Senior Research Associate

Everyone at OANDA is focused on our vision to transform how our customers can meet all their currency needs. We are revolutionising the world of currency trading by providing innovative trading experiences, currency data and analytics solutions. Dare to be open, bold, focused - own it and apply! The future is now! 

Join us and: 

• Guide the business and drive growth by putting our Customers at the heart of what we do.

• Contribute invaluable insights about our competitors, Clients and platforms to highlight opportunities, develop new ideas and inform business strategy.

• Boost up your career path in a global, multicultural team, working as a central point of knowledge for multiple stakeholders across the business.

• Improve yourself and learn about FX, Crypto and CFDs from the industries best.

• Work at an award-winning company whose ambassador is a global sporting icon Robert Lewandowski; we also partner with the New York Red Bulls.

How do we work?

This role will be reporting to the Head of Strategic Insights (London), who currently oversees a small team with members in New York and Krakow. The team is a key part of our global Marketing Department.

We work in a hybrid model - we'd love to meet you in the office from time to time concerning your commitments.

In this role, you will:

• Lead research projects from start to finish; manage the research process throughout, whilst building strong Client relationships.  

• Develop and apply a variety of research methods, including interviews, surveys, and data analysis, to gather market data from diverse sources (including Client feedback, external and internal data). 

• Be comfortable reviewing large data sets, tabulations and charts to analyze, draw out findings, and present them clearly.

• Focus on providing insights on the Industry, competitors, Customers segments, needs and trends related to the company's services and products portfolio. 

• Stay updated on technology, regulations, and industry best practices by continuing education, attending conferences, and reading specialized media.

What skill set do you need, to be successful in this role?

• Min. 3 years of experience in Market Research / Consumer Insights, preferably both in in-house environment and agency.

• Strong project management and Client relationship expertise.

• Proficiency in research methodologies (both qual & quant); including but not limited to questionnaire design, sampling, data analysis (Excel), charting & reporting.

• Strong attention to detail, especially evident in analysis and report creation.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative working culture.

Nice to have:

• Interest in or experience of working within the Financial, Banking, FX, CFDs or Gambling sector.

• Experience in general supervision of more junior colleagues.

OANDA Global Corporation is a diverse and global team with offices around the world. We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to OANDA. We are committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.

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