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Job Title – Research Analyst
Description
A Research Analyst is a person who prepares investigative reports on securities or assets for in-house or client use.
Typical Job Activities
Analyses
data and information to find ways to improve operations
Informs and advise various levels of management and stakeholders
Meets with clients and vendors to discuss procedures
Develops and conduct user surveys
Analyses habits and data available from competitors
Researches market and industry trends and patterns
Creates detailed reports of findings
Simplifies findings into presentations
Organizes and store data for future research projects
Documents all data and research procedures
Organizes and conduct focus groups of project users
Compares ROI with past numbers
Creates diagrams and documentation to pinpoint problems and solutions
Implements tests of processes, policies, and protocols
Identifies and understand problems through forecasting, gap analysis,
quantitative reporting, research, and statistical analysis
Recommends changes and improvements based on research findings
Writes reports, white papers, and other published documents
Compiles and analyses data points
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Educational Requirements
Senior
Certificate with matric exemption
For a Degree course in Computer Science, Business, It, Management,
Administration, Economics or Information Science at a University
For a diploma in Applied Research or Data Management Environment; Experience in
It, Economics, Business/Systems Analysis, Quality Assurance, or Relevant
Position at a Technikon
Compulsory subjects: Mathematics
Recommended subjects: Economics, Business Economics and Accounting
What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?
Be
able to enjoy working with people
Be able to like travelling
Be able to communicate clearly in speech and in writing
Be disciplined
Be able to work quickly and systematically
Have a logical and analytical mind
Have physical stamina
Have emotional maturity and stability
Have a sound human knowledge
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Employment Opportunities
Low
Market Competitiveness
Moderate
Income Potential
Moderate
Self-Employment Opportunities
Moderate
International Employment Opportunities
Moderate
Possible Employers
Advertising
agencies
Firms marketing consumer goods
Independent research organisations
Manufacturing companies
Stores
Asset management companies
Investment banks
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Relevant Contact Details
South African
Institute of Marketing Research Association
www.samra.co.za/
South African Institute
of Management
www.saim.co.za/
Human Sciences
Research Council
www.hsrc.ac.za/
Career Progress and Path
Further
studies in the specific career field
Further studies in related fields
Experience in specific field
Work performance
Possible Career Paths
Specialist career in the specific field
Employment Stability
Moderately stable
Reasons to consider this career
I am very interested in a specific
subject or field
I can apply my
special skills
I can communicate and interact with people
I can work with languages