Forrester’s Research Associate supports the European research team and its analysts in creating and delivering research and advisory for business and technology leaders. The role assists with research projects, client engagement, quantitative analysis, and team operations.
Work with assigned analysts to formulate project plans and manage report schedules
Assist analysts with primary and secondary research and in developing a research topic. Daily tasks include but are not limited to desk research and coordination of research interviews, online surveys, and analyzing internal and third-party data
Support analyst presentations with well-formatted charts, appropriate callouts, meaningful titles, and a slide sequence that tells a story
Support the audit, identification, and update of any existing research required
Conduct quantitative work with Forrester’s datasets
Partake professionally in client calls, primarily in note-taking/support. This includes distilling complex information into the most relevant and actionable points
Help analysts by researching data, preparing draft materials, and shadowing client delivery
Assist in collecting and analyzing team performance metrics through data dashboards
Maintain the systems of record for report publication and team repositories
Collaborate with other RAs as necessary to balance capacity and support delivery
Qualification
Required
A BA or BS degree with a strong academic record
B2-level English proficiency or above
B2-level proficiency or above in at least one of the following languages: French, German, Italian, or Spanish
Varied undergraduate or postgraduate work experience, ideally in market research or with technology
The willingness to actively and intellectually engage with colleagues, including more senior colleagues such as analysts
Enthusiasm to learn about business processes and their impact on business results; passion for learning about technology and its impact on business and society
Effective time and project management skills
A working knowledge of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
Sharp attention to detail and resourcefulness
Preferred
interest in statistics or quantitative data
Benefit
A learning-focused environment and tools, support, and runway for career growth.
Forrester is a research and advisory firm that provides businesses with business and technology-related consulting services.
