Manager - Market Research Insights & Strategy

Manager - Market Research Insights & Strategy

Salary Range - $130,000 - $150,000

About the job

If you are ready to drive high-impact insights and lead client-facing engagements in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, then this role at Azurite Consulting may be the right next step for you, as you aim to cut through the noise to deliver sharp, decision-ready insights. You’ll bring best practice and unique perspective, run bespoke survey and expert interview studies, and craft data-driven narratives that guide C-suite decisions and investor strategies.

Azurite Consulting is a boutique primary research consultancy led by former McKinsey and Bain consultants. We work with leading private equity firms, hedge funds, and global corporations to uncover the market signals that matter—and turn them into actionable strategies.

This is a hybrid role with the expectation to be in the Jersey City office 2-3 days per week to collaborate and work side-by-side with the team and help mentor junior team members.

About the Role

The core responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

·       Lead end-to-end research engagements, from scoping and research design to analysis and client delivery

·       Design and execute custom surveys and expert interviews, ensuring methodological rigor and top-tier data quality

·       Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to surface trends and distill actionable insights

·       Build compelling, story-led deliverables that influence senior decision-makers

·       Serve as the primary client point of contact, managing relationships and expectations

·       Present insights and recommendations directly to senior client stakeholders, including C-suite and investment leadership

·       Mentor and manage junior team members to support high-quality execution and professional development

·       Contribute to evolving Azurite’s product offerings and thought leadership alongside senior leadership

NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive. As an entrepreneurial company, employees may need to perform other duties as needed and as the business evolves.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

·       3–5 years of experience in a top-tier management consulting firm or an equivalent role requiring structured problem-solving, executive communication, and analytical rigor

·       Proven ability to structure, analyze, and synthesize data into meaningful business insights

·       Strong storytelling skills to craft strategic narratives and communicate clearly to executive audiences

·       Experience managing projects with tight timelines and high-quality standards

·       Experience mentoring and coaching team members (directly or indirectly) and working across levels

·       Agile mindset—comfortable operating under ambiguity in an environment that evolves quickly

·       Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

·       A big plus but not required: Experience in survey design, experience with Python or other similar programming language

NOTE: This position is not eligible for any work visa sponsorship. Candidates must be able to work without any restrictions of work permits now or in the future.

About Azurite Consulting

Azurite Consulting is a tech-enabled market research consultancy purpose-built to help leaders make confident, high-stakes decisions. Founded by former McKinsey consultants, we combine rigorous primary research with sharp strategic thinking to deliver insights that move the needle for private equity firms, investment banks, and Fortune 500 companies.

Unlike traditional research providers, we don’t outsource or rely on legacy panels and expert networks. Our proprietary platform recruits high-quality respondents fresh for every study—ensuring trustworthy data and insights that reflect our clients’ market realities. Through collaborative design, real-time iteration, and executive-ready storytelling, we translate complexity into clarity and surface the signals that drive competitive advantage.

Disclaimer

Azurite Consulting is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company strictly prohibits its employees, recruiters, affiliates, and other stakeholders from discriminating or harassing any employee, contractor, or other stakeholder in either the application process or any other point in time whether this because of actual or perceived age, race, sex, color, ancestry, gender, national origin, marital or partnership status, familial or caregiver status, military and veteran status, domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability (including genetic information and characteristics), alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation or activity, religion (including religious dress attire and grooming), creed, personal appearance (including hair texture and hairstyles), pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, breastfeeding or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, sex offense or other crime, arrest or conviction record, need for pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, credit history, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The company also strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against anyone who makes or supports a formal or informal complaint regarding discriminatory or harassing behavior.

The essential functions of this position may require physical travel, pushing, lifting, and pulling moderately-heavy objects (up to 40 pounds), as well as sitting, standing, communicating, operating a computer, and/or being present in an office or public environment for long periods of time. Necessary reasonable accommodations based on disability, pregnancy, gender identity, religious beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law will be provided so that applicants may fulfill the application process and employees can perform the essential functions of their jobs, so long as such accommodations are reasonable and do not pose an undue hardship. Please contact us at any time during the application process or, if hired, during employment if you require a reasonable accommodation.