Market Research Consultant

Are you several years into a market research career and looking for that next step. Vanguard's market research team is hiring an experienced researcher to support internal clients including Global Brand and Corporate Communications. This role will give you the chance to work for a stable growing company, but within a department that is making big changes and looking for the right people to take our value to the next level.

Expectations

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   Develop an implicit understanding of your internal clients' goals and objectives, and help them make strong decisions by incorporating the customer perspective.

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   Internalize the perspectives of key audiences: general public, investors, and financial media, that can be brought to bear on novel and complex questions.

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   Develop and execute primary research based on business goals and learning objectives.

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   Make the most of existing research when appropriate. The ability to analyze, synthesize and summarize previous findings will be valuable (and lead to glory and honor).

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   Communicate the customer perspective accurately and empathetically. Assist in the production and dissemination of thematic reports on key attitudes and/or behavior patterns. Must be accomplished in verbal or written communication, and able to become expert at both over time.

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   Not a passive order-taker, you should be willing and able to push and extend other people's ideas to make them better. Take a true consultative approach to your projects and relationships.

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Qualifications

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   Five years related work experience.

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   Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. (Preferably with significant exposure to the social sciences such as psychology, sociology, political science, anthropology, behavioral economics, or history)

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   You've already proven yourself in the following areas:

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  At least two years managing primary research projects

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  At least two years of direct experience on brand research projects

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  At least two years of hands-on data analysis or business intelligence

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  Strong communication skills in a professional context

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  Understanding the financial services industry

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  Understanding the role of the marketer and how consumer insights matter to them

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  Managing stakeholders such as internal partners and external vendors

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  Presenting complex ideas to people with very little time

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Key Tasks

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   Consults with marketing and business stakeholders to identify business objectives and determine research methods to answer business questions. Documents research questions and success measures.

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   Develops research approach and manages project timelines, scope, and deliverables. Communicates approach to stakeholders and gains necessary buy-in. Develops a communication plan covering each stage of the research. Develops research materials, and secures approval from internal partners as necessary, and reports findings to leaders.

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   Conducts research and/or partners with external vendors using qualitative and quantitative methods. Interprets marketing trends. Develops research findings and ensures recommendations are actionable and aligned with business priorities. Integrates primary and secondary research data.

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   Presents research findings to stakeholders, gains buy-in from key decision makers, and makes recommendations to facilitate decision-making process.

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   Selects and manages external research vendors as needed. Identifies deliverables and timelines. Ensures accuracy and completeness of deliverables provided by external research vendors. Monitors project budget and coordinates with internal partners accordingly.

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   Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

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Special Factor

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we're changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn't just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose - and that's how we've become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let's make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Future of Work

During the pandemic, we transitioned to a work from home model for the majority of our crew and we continue to interview, hire, and on-board future crew remotely.

As we have developed the path forward, we have taken a thoughtful approach that both maximizes the advantages of working remotely and the many benefits of coming together and collaborating in a shared workspace. We believe that in-person interactions among our crew are important for preserving our unique culture and advantageous for the personal development of our crew.

When our Crew return to the office, many will work in our hybrid model. A smaller proportion of our crew will operate in the Work from Home work model (for example, field sales crew). or in the Work from Office model (for example, portfolio managers).

The working model that your role falls into will be communicated to you in the interview process - please do ask if you are unsure. We encourage you to make the decision regarding your job interview and offer knowing which model your role will fall into. We will test and learn as our ways of working evolve and will continue to evaluate working models along the way.