The financial service industry is large, growing and extremely competitive.  The most successful companies turn to LIMRA for information on market trends that help them understand consumer segments, service customers, develop market strategies, solve business challenges and identify opportunities.

LIMRA’s Insurance Research – Markets team is looking for a Senior Research Analyst, Markets.  The position conducts studies on the broad market for insurance and financial services, as well as in-depth studies of established and emerging market segments.

The Senior Research Analyst is an accomplished professional with the ability to design studies, develop surveys, perform analysis, write reports and deliver presentations.  Must be able to work independently, or as part of a larger project team. 

Responsibilities:

• Working with Markets team lead, designs and conducts research studies.  Manages projects, including development of project plans budgets and overseeing vendors. 
• Database development and analysis.  Data interpretation, integration of findings with external market and prior studies.
• Communicate research results along with business implications.  Publication research reports, infographics and articles in LIMRA publications and trade press.
• Prepares and delivers presentations at committee meetings, conferences and member companies.  Meets with members as needed to discuss market research projects. Responds to requests for information related to assigned projects and areas of expertise from members, LIMRA staff, and the media
• Maintains appropriate documentation of research projects and deliverables. 
• Maintain an understanding of developments in areas of expertise, including consumer research, data analysis and the financial services industry. 

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate), or 8 to 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of the financial services industry
• Ability to write reports and articles
• Oral communication skills to present results of research
• Knowledge of standard statistical analysis techniques
• Knowledge of survey design, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proficient in one or more data analysis applications (such as SAS, SPSS)
• Excellent organizational skills.  Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to take initiative, working independently or as part of a team.