About the job
Join our dynamic team at Forbes Advisor as a Data Research Analyst, where you will play a vital role in supporting our editorial team to produce exceptional content. In this pivotal position, you will conduct thorough market analysis and ensure the integrity and precision of data related to financial products and services. Your insights will empower countless businesses to make informed decisions regarding the products and services they utilize.
As a Data Research Analyst, you will oversee project assignments for researchers and collaborate closely with data research leads, editorial, methodology, and SEO teams to tackle challenges, fulfill data requests, and deliver analyses that inform editorial content on Forbes Advisor websites. By employing your project management and analytical skills, you will help the Finserv division generate actionable insights timely while enhancing the capabilities of our research team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate data requests for feasibility, usability, and scalability.
- Guide a team of researchers in gathering product and service data.
- Analyze collected data to identify premier products and providers.
- Create analyses using Tableau under tight deadlines, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Establish and execute quality control processes, performing checks on data collected by the research team and addressing identified inaccuracies.
- Maintain clear communication with data research team leads and editorial teams concerning the research process, analysis stages, and potential obstacles to meeting deadlines.
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of editorial content derived from your work.
- Provide mentorship and support for analysts, monitoring performance and facilitating career development.
About You:
- Skilled in project management, adept at ensuring timely delivery across various projects and teams with differing priorities.
- Passionate about developing expertise in specific products, serving as a key resource while balancing business needs.
- Familiar with the US Financial Services market, particularly in lending products.
- Proficient in SQL and Microsoft Excel.
- Experienced in presenting data findings to stakeholders through dashboards and visualizations using tools like Tableau or PowerBI.
- Committed to fostering a supportive work environment that encourages open communication and clarity on project statuses.

