Research Consultant

Research Consultant Overview
The Advisors Research Center (ARC) is a global team of researchers within Mastercard delivering comprehensive research services to Mastercard's clients.

As a research consultant on the ARC team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the end-to-end research process and delivering critical insights to our clients.

Candidates for this position should have a solid foundation of experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

This role is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and curious individuals to grow their research skills and gain experience working on a wide range of projects spanning multiple industries.

Role

• Naturally curious about human behavior and motivated to learn more about why people think and act the way they do
• Willingness to learn research methodologies and to apply the latest, most effective techniques
• Ability to work cross-functionally with colleagues, internal stakeholders and global team members
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong planning, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources into a cohesive narrative
• Comfortable asking questions and actively participating as a team member on client calls, internal team meetings and workshops
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

All about you
- 2 - 4 years' experience at a research agency or in an in-house research role contributing to the design and execution of end-to-end custom research (i.e. screeners, discussion guides, survey questionnaires, scripting, analysis and development of deliverables)

• Experience with online survey software such as Qualtrics
• Proficiency with at least one statistical software tool (SPSS, Q, SAS, R, Matlab) to support data-driven insights
• Demonstrated experience conducting research across a range of methodologies and approaches (e.g. U&A, Conjoint/ Discrete Choice, Concept tests, MaxDiff, Driver’s Analysis, Segmentation Analysis, etc...)
• Experience taking data to develop research findings into strategic insights
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Some experience and interest in learning quantitative research is preferred
• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required; knowledge of Project Management tools preferred

This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the US, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship.

Arlington, VA Base Salary Range- $90,000-$135,000 Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401k with a best-in-class company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.