Research Associate (Portuguese Speaking)

Looking for Research jobs or language opportunities in London? A global research and consulting firm is now looking for a personable, network-oriented Research Associate to join their London team - apply today!

*Please note: You must be business fluent in Portuguese to be successful in this role.*

Company profile - Retail banking consultancy
In this Research Associate role, you will be joining a widely recognised research and consulting firm with over three decades of experience in the retail banking industry.

It conducts research in over 180 countries and has an impressive portfolio of clients, including American Express, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, Merill Lynch, and Barclays.

Its research is independent and specialised, leveraging an extensive network of experts globally and its consulting is analytically rigorous, setting it apart from other firms.

Job description - Research Associate (Portuguese Speaking)
In this Research Associate role, you will be involved in conducting international primary and secondary research, working with quantitative and qualitative data, including surveys, executive interviews, conference activities, newsletters, data analysis and statistics, and report writing.

Candidates must be fluent in English (essential) and Portuguese.

Successful candidates will typically possess a combination of strong communication, writing, and numerical skills, as well as the ability to establish relationships with research contacts worldwide.

You will have significant individual responsibility while working as part of larger project teams.

As you build your career within the business, you will gain increased project manager responsibilities, develop your research and consultancy skills and gain an impressive knowledge of the retail banking industry.

*Please note: You must be able to speak English and Portuguese to be successful in this role.*

Key responsibilities - Research Associate (Portuguese Speaking)
In this Research Associate role, your responsibilities will involve: 

• Conducting qualitative and quantitative research on market trends concerning retail banking and payments systems, and producing forecasts for market performance.
• Sourcing contacts for expert interviews, conducting interviews, and using information gained from interviews to inform data analysis.
• Managing a research portfolio of several countries, including maintaining databases of information sources and presenting research findings to client teams in these countries.
• Strengthening relationships with existing industry contacts and building new relationships with experts identified.
• Opportunity to be involved in writing newsletters for their bulletin.

 
Job requirements - Research Associate (Portuguese Speaking)

• 1+ years of experience in a customer or client-facing role.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.
• 2:1 or above at university.
• Demonstrable skill in carrying out research with a logical approach.
• A good understanding of the business world.
• An interest in banking and finance would be highly beneficial.
• Diligent and proactive with a resourceful nature.
• Good writing and numerical skills.
• The ability to work well within a team, under pressure and with a positive attitude.

 
Benefits of the job - Research Associate (Portuguese Speaking)

• A starting salary of £28,000 - £36,000, depending on experience.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday, extra day added for each year you have been there.
• Flexible career and development path, with opportunities to gain a wide range of transferable skills.
• Beautiful office in Richmond! Near great bars and restaurants!
• Flexible working after three months - 3 days in the office.
• Fun and inclusive working culture.