YouGov Hiring for Junior Research Executive Job at Singapore Full Time

The Company

YouGov is an international market research and data analytics group.

Our mission is to supply a continuous stream of accurate data and insight into what the world thinks, so that companies, governments and institutions can better serve the people and communities that sustain them.

We have the best data and the best tools. We continuously challenge conventional approaches to research, and we disrupt our industry to ensure that our clients always get the best solutions.

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, and bring these values into everything that we do.

Each day, our highly engaged proprietary global panel of over 15 million people provides us with thousands of data points on consumer opinions, attitudes and behaviours. We combine this continuous stream of data with our research expertise to provide insights that enable intelligent decision-making and informed conversations.

With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, YouGov has one of the world’s largest research networks.

The Culture

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to YouGov. We are committed to giving the world a voice by capturing the opinions of all groups, including the ones that are often under-represented in research. We are also committed to making sure that our products and tools are free from any bias, as accuracy is key to what we do. None of the above can be done without having a truly diverse workforce, in an inclusive workplace. We are very keen on attracting and retaining the best talent. And best talent also means a diverse pool of talent, with various backgrounds and perspectives.

Supporting the wellbeing of our staff, including maintaining a good work and life balance, is important to us. We support flexible working arrangements where appropriate for a role, with many locations offering a hybrid office-and-remote working approach.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

• As a Junior Research Executive, you will work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients. Reporting to a senior researcher, and working alongside a team of insights professionals, you will deliver connected insights that empower our clients to drive success, and in doing likewise for YouGov

• Client retention and growth, team collaboration, and first-class delivery of insights are just some of our measures of success, and you will contribute to these metrics daily in your role

• You will work with our operations team to set up client research, create questionnaires, manage data collection, set up dashboards and aid with the production of reports, presentations, and data analysis, and manage a range of requests

• You will learn to deliver key insights to our clients by understanding and implementing the principles and practical use of data analysis, ensuring accurate use of data

• You will be involved in day-to-day operations and will interface successfully with data processing, Operations, and Sales colleagues internationally to get things done to the highest standards

Technical Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree qualified in a related discipline (e.g. Marketing, Management, Statistics, Psychology, Consumer Behavior, etc.)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in client-facing roles (e.g., in research, sales, hospitality, or retail) an advantage
• Demonstrated experience analysing data and building reports (either in a prior job or at university preferred)
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and numerical skills
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency level in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Outstanding attention to detail & good organisational and communication skills
• A proactive mindset and a strong willingness to learn new tools and methods
• Strong interpersonal skills – a good communicator, a strong team player and collaborator, and a self-starter
• Well organised and the ability to prioritise

Additional Information

What’s In It for me?

• YouGov’s Research Team works together with other teams across Asia and other regions to produce research for organisations from many sectors. Across the business, the media, and the public, YouGov’s research is a trusted source of information
• You will get multi-sector experience, working with your team to deliver deep, connected Custom research solutions and market-leading Omnibus research
• It’s a busy, fun, hard-working team where the right candidate will see their leadership, management, commercial, and research repertoire grow and develop
• You will be provided with a full LinkedIn Learning license to both improve on your existing skills and learn new ones which might be help you perform better in your role

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To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy