market research analyst

Inventive Research Group

<p><b>Location:</b> Bahria Town, Lahore<br/><b>Timings:</b> 4:00 PM &ndash; 01:00 AM (Monday to Friday)<br/><b>Employment Type:</b> Full-time, Onsite</p><p>Role Overview</p><p>Inventive Research Group (IRG) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Market Research Analyst to support client-driven research projects. The ideal candidate will play a key role in identifying and onboarding qualified subject-matter experts, coordinating consultations, and ensuring seamless project execution while maintaining high standards of compliance and information security.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Understand client requirements and project objectives for each assigned market research engagement.</li><li>Identify and recruit suitable participants for online surveys, focus groups, consultations, and research projects using tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, LinkedIn, search engines, and publicly available databases.</li><li>Engage with subject-matter experts to assess their relevance and suitability based on client criteria.</li><li>Submit expert profiles to internal stakeholders for review and client approval.</li><li>Coordinate with experts to schedule consultations and manage project-related communications.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of experts/participants, including payment details and essential documentation, across internal systems and trackers.</li><li>Address expert concerns professionally and guide them through all project stages, including onboarding, participation, and payment processing.</li><li>Ensure compliance requirements are met throughout the research lifecycle.</li><li>Adhere strictly to data protection and information security policies.</li></ul><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (market research, recruitment, client coordination, or related roles).</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Social Sciences, or a related field.</li><li>Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to identify key indicators quickly.</li><li>Creative and resourceful thinker with the ability to approach challenges in innovative ways.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with a results-oriented mindset.</li><li>High level of confidentiality and responsibility in handling sensitive information.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.</li><li>Strong communication skills with fluency in English (both verbal and written) is mandatory.</li><li>Proficiency in any European or Asian language will be considered an added advantage.</li><li>Collaborative, highly motivated, goal-driven, and coachable personality.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs60,000.00 - Rs100,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Market Research Analyst

Mastercard

<div><p><b>Our Purpose</b></p><p></p><p><i>
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we&rsquo;re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.</i></p><p></p><p><b>
Title and Summary</b></p><p></p>
Senior Research Analyst/Consultant, Advisors Research Center<p></p>
Senior Research Analyst/Consultant, Advisors Research Center<br>
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All About Us<br>
The Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. We combine traditional management consulting with our rich data assets and in-house technology to deliver powerful strategic insights and recommendations to our clients. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, test-and-learn business experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services. While specializing in the payments industry, Mastercard Services also works closely with major retailers, airlines, and other enterprises, leveraging data and insights garnered from within and beyond its network.<br>
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All About the Role<br>
Advisors Research Center is a capability designed to respond to rapidly evolving customer needs for high-quality research support, with the important mission of realizing value through developing insights and recommendations. This capability augments Advisors' traditional areas of strength.<br>
Advisors Research Center is a Global Research-oriented Competency That Applies Proven, Accredited Research and Domain Experience to Partner With Any Client Worldwide to Help Them Drive Measurable Value By:<br>
<ul><li>Delivering new research products and strategies to market smoothly and efficiently</li><li>Successfully leveraging research assets and delivering the most challenging research output that&rsquo;s impactful for clients
</li><li>Provide key insights based on secondary research and/or analyzing the data available</li></ul><br>
All About You<br>
<ul><li>Worked on a variety of research projects (both primary and secondary research).
</li><li>Experience of working on projects involving primary research (conducting in-depth interviews, analyzing surveys, and using other quantitative techniques)</li><li>Adept at using industry databases (e.g., Euromonitor, Bloomberg etc.). and knowledge of other leading sources</li><li>Ability to synthesize and analyze information from multiple sources. Ability to prepare insightful slides aggregating data from various sources</li><li>Strong at business writing, creating client-ready materials</li><li>Strong communication skills to actively participate as a team member on client calls, internal team meetings, and prepare draft emails for both internal and external purposes.</li></ul><br>
All About Your Education &amp; Skills<br>
<ul><li>Have sufficient and relevant working experience across a range of research projects</li><li>Expertise in conducting both primary (e.g., interviews, surveys etc.,) and secondary research (e.g., Euromonitor, Bloomberg etc.)</li><li>Fluent in Arabic and English required, other languages desirable</li><li>Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required; knowledge of Project Management tools preferred</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Corporate Security Responsibility</b></p><p><br>
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:</p><ul><li><p>
Abide by Mastercard&rsquo;s security policies and practices;</p></li><li><p>
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;</p></li><li><p>
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and</p></li><li><p>
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard&rsquo;s guidelines.</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Senior Research Analyst/Consultant, Advisors Research Center

Agility

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   In this role, you will act as the engine of our business development team&mdash;translating complex market data into actionable insights, crafting compelling pitch materials, and managing key stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate is an agile professional who excels at cross-functional coordination, thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment, and is eager to support the localization and expansion goals aligned with KSA's Vision 2030.
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   Market Intelligence &amp; Opportunity Qualification
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   Conduct Sector Research: Perform comprehensive market research and qualification to identify expansion opportunities within core target sectors (Logistics, Land, Aviation, Healthcare, Data Centers).
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   Deliver Actionable Insights: Develop detailed market scans, competitor benchmarks, and macroeconomic trend analyses to support strategic decision-making.
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   Pitch &amp; Proposal Management
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   Content Creation &amp; Design Coordination: Draft high-impact briefing notes, pitch decks, and commercial proposals, collaborating closely with design teams to ensure polished, client-ready deliverables.
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   Commercial Bid Support: Provide end-to-end support for complex commercial proposals and strategic pilots.
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   Pipeline Management &amp; Operations
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   Maintain BD Momentum: Manage and update business development follow-up tracking systems, ensuring all post-meeting action items are executed seamlessly.
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   Stakeholder Mapping: Develop and maintain meticulous stakeholder maps to track key decision-makers and influential figures across public and private sectors in KSA.
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   Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate inputs and data across various Operating Companies (OpCos) to synthesize a unified, consolidated view of the organization's business development pipeline.
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   Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
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   Experience: 2-4 years of experience in business development, market research, management consulting, or a corporate analyst role, preferably within the GCC or KSA market.
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   Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with at least two of the target industries (Logistics, Healthcare, Aviation, Infrastructure, or Technology/Data Centers) is highly desirable.
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   Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel for creating data-driven decks and financial/market benchmarks.
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Business Development Associate

Programmers Force

<p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Conduct deep-dive research into best practices across functions &mdash; HR (talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, culture), marketing (demand generation, brand, content), sales (pipeline management, enablement, outbound), operations, finance, and customer success</li><li>Benchmark PF's current processes, policies, tools, and metrics against industry leaders and regional peers; identify gaps and quantify opportunities for improvement</li><li>Track emerging trends, tools (including AI-driven tooling), frameworks, and regulatory developments relevant to each function</li><li>Convert findings into concise, decision-ready outputs &mdash; one-pagers, comparison matrices, playbook drafts, SOP recommendations, and executive briefs</li><li>Partner with department heads to validate findings, pilot recommended practices, and document what works into PF's internal playbooks</li><li>Support leadership with ad-hoc research requests &mdash; competitor analysis, vendor/tool evaluations, policy comparisons, and market scans &mdash; with fast turnaround</li><li>Maintain a structured, searchable repository of research, benchmarks, and sources</li></ul><p><b>What Success Looks Like</b></p><ul><li>Each core function has a documented benchmark of its practices vs. market best practice</li><li>Leadership receives a recurring research digest highlighting practices worth adopting, with clear recommendations</li><li>Research outputs are consistently rated as clear, well-sourced, and immediately usable by stakeholders</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, HR, Marketing, or a related field</li><li>1&ndash;3 years of experience in research, consulting, strategy, business analysis, or a generalist operations role</li><li>Demonstrated ability to research a topic from scratch, evaluate source credibility, and distill large amounts of information into structured insights</li><li>Strong writing skills &mdash; able to produce crisp executive summaries, comparison tables, and structured reports in English</li><li>Intellectually curious, self-directed, and comfortable working across multiple domains simultaneously with minimal supervision</li></ul><p><b>Nice to Have</b></p><ul><li>Exposure to management consulting, market research firms, or a fast-scaling startup environment</li><li>Familiarity with functional metrics (e.g., attrition, CAC, pipeline conversion, NPS) and how to interpret them</li><li>Experience using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.) to accelerate research and synthesis</li><li>Basic data skills &mdash; Excel modelling, survey design, or simple dashboarding</li></ul><p><b>Core Competencies</b></p><ul><li>Analytical rigor and structured thinking</li><li>Speed with quality &mdash; fast turnaround without sacrificing accuracy</li><li>Clear, concise business communication</li><li>Stakeholder management across functions and seniority levels</li><li>Ownership and follow-through from research to adoption</li></ul><p>Pay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs100,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Cross Functional Research Associate

micro1

<div><div><div>Core team
</div><p></p><div>$130K - $170K/yr compensation
</div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Skills</b></h2>
<div><div>go-to-market strategy</div>
<div>market research</div>
<div>performance analysis</div>
<div>strategic partnership development</div>
<div>problem-solving</div>
<div>self-starter mentality</div>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About micro1</b></h3>
<div>micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.
<p>Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.</p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Title: </b>Growth Manager</p><br>
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<p><b>Job Type:</b> Full-time</p><br>
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<p><b>Location:</b> Remote</p><br>
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<p><b>Job Summary</b></p>
<p>Join our team as a Growth Manager, where you will own and execute go-to-market strategies across high-priority Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) for our Enterprise AI customers (Cortex). This is a great opportunity to drive market impact, directly influence growth direction, and work hands-on with leadership to shape how we generate pipeline and expand into new markets.</p><br>
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<p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Own growth strategy and execution across priority ICPs, including account research, market mapping, outbound initiatives, follow-up, and performance tracking.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Interpret market signals, company triggers, and buyer priorities to craft compelling messaging that aligns Cortex's solutions with the most valuable opportunities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Lead GTM initiatives, including developing event strategies, campaign narratives, and thematic market research.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborate closely with leadership on high-value accounts, strategic partnerships, and new growth initiatives.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analyze growth performance, iterate on GTM strategies, and continuously improve top-of-funnel effectiveness.</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>Required Skills and Qualifications</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Demonstrated experience in growth, go-to-market strategy, business development, sales, venture capital, private equity, or similar commercial roles within fast-paced, dynamic environments.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex ideas into compelling, actionable messaging.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong research, analytical, and market mapping abilities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Comfortable owning ambiguous problems from idea to execution.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience developing outbound strategies, supporting GTM initiatives, or driving top-of-funnel growth.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Self-starter mentality with a passion for identifying opportunities, solving problems, and driving measurable growth.</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Experience supporting high-impact GTM initiatives such as event strategy, account-based growth, or strategic partnership development.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Familiarity with enterprise sales cycles and outbound growth strategies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prior exposure to SaaS, AI, or technology-driven businesses.</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>Compensation &amp; Benefits Notice</b></p>
<p>The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $100,000 &ndash;$140,000 USD. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. micro1 provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.</p><br>
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<p>micro1 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to support@micro1.ai.</p><br>
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<p>Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.</p><br>
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<p><b>Disclaimer</b></p>
<p>The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. micro1 reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Growth Manager

Folium AI

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   Conduct targeted data research to identify potential leads and build ICP-based contact lists..
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   Utilize tools like Apollo, Sales Navigator, Clay, Seamless, Adapt, Lusha, Lead411, and Skrapp for data extraction and enrichment.
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   Perform web scraping using Apify or custom scripts to gather relevant market and company data.
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   Maintain and manage structured data in Excel/Google Sheets for tracking and reporting.
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   Verify and clean contact lists using tools like NeverBounce and ZeroBounce.
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   Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to ensure alignment on ICP criteria and lead quality.
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   Monitor data accuracy, identify gaps, and implement improvements in data quality processes.
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   Stay updated on new data sourcing tools, automation trends, and best practices in lead research.
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Data Research Specialist

SolutionInn

<div><p>SolutionInn is seeking a strategic, research-driven professional to help us penetrate the college student market by driving adoption of our AI-powered academic platform. This role will focus on identifying what students truly need, designing innovative approaches to reach them, and working cross-functionally to implement strategies that result in measurable growth. You will continuously generate actionable ideas, test new marketing and product approaches, collaborate with internal teams to implement winning strategies, and optimize performance based on real student behavior. The ideal candidate combines analytical thinking with a hands-on growth mindset and a deep curiosity about how students use AI for learning.</p><br>
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<ul><li>Continuously identify opportunities to attract, acquire, and engage college students through research, direct interaction, and market observation.</li>
<li>Develop innovative AI-focused campaigns, initiatives, and value propositions that increase student adoption of SolutionInn&rsquo;s platform.</li>
<li>Work closely with Product, Development, and Marketing teams to implement approved strategies, features, and experiments.</li>
<li>Experiment with new marketing techniques, positioning approaches, and growth initiatives tailored to AI-driven learning solutions.</li>
<li>Analyze user behavior, engagement data, and feedback to optimize acquisition, activation, retention, and long-term usage.</li>
<li>Present research findings, strategic proposals, and implementation plans to stakeholders in clear, actionable formats.</li>
<li>Continuously explore new channels, partnerships, campus touchpoints, and outreach methods to penetrate the student market.</li>
<li>Evaluate competitor offerings and alternative AI tools students are using, identifying opportunities for differentiation.</li>
<li>Recommend adjustments to messaging, pricing, bundles, or product positioning based on market response.</li>
<li>Engage directly with students through interviews, surveys, campus interactions, and online communities.</li>
<li>Participate in relevant student forums, social platforms, and digital spaces to observe authentic behavior.</li>
<li>Conduct discussions to understand study challenges, academic pressures, and expectations from AI tools.</li>
<li>Prepare structured insight summaries and growth recommendations.</li>
<li>Provide periodic market intelligence updates to leadership.</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Creative thinking with a bias toward experimentation and action</li>
<li>Ability to translate insights into practical growth strategies</li>
<li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li>
<li>Confidence in engaging directly with students</li>
<li>Understanding of digital behavior and online communities</li>
<li>Self-driven with the ability to work independently and collaboratively</li></ul><br>
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<p></p><ul><li>Experience working with Gen Z or college student audiences</li>
<li>Familiarity with AI tools and their impact on learning and productivity</li>
<li>Exposure to EdTech platforms or digital services targeting students</li>
<li>Understanding of US higher education environment and student culture</li></ul><br>
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<p></p><ul><li>1&ndash;4 years of relevant experience preferred</li>
<li>High-potential fresh graduates with strong analytical capability may be considered</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li>
<li>Fuel allowance.</li>
<li>Lunch benefit.</li>
<li>Paid annual leave and sick leave.</li>
<li>Performance-based incentives/bonus.</li>
<li>Opportunities for training and professional development.</li><br>
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10 AM to 7 PM (Mon-Fri)</p><br>
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Equal Employment Opportunities</b></h4>
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We provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.</p></div>

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