Associate Researcher

About the Role

The Associate Researcher is a full-time, remote role responsible for supporting research and consulting projects across Cogbiz’s focus sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting secondary and primary research.
• Gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Synthesizing findings into clear reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Benchmarking industry practices.
• Identifying trends.
• Generating insights that inform strategic recommendations for business transformation and sustainable development initiatives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional team members.
• Contributing to content and research frameworks.
• Ensuring accuracy, rigor, and clarity in all outputs.
• Managing timelines.
• Maintaining research documentation.
• Supporting client communication as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills, including experience with data collection, literature review, market analysis, and basic data interpretation.
• Clear and concise writing skills for research reports, executive summaries, presentations, and client-ready documentation.
• Proficiency in using productivity and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, online research databases, survey platforms).
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and contribute to client discussions.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Relevant academic background in Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Policy, or related fields is preferred; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is advantageous.
• Interest or experience in sectors such as Education, Financial Services, Retail, Pharma & Healthcare, Telecom, and Sustainable Development will be beneficial.
• Demonstrated curiosity, critical thinking, and commitment to evidence-based decision-making and socially responsible business practices are highly valued.