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Market Research Analyst
Market research analysts gather and interpret data on consumers, competitors, and market conditions to help companies decide what products to sell, who to target, and how to price offerings. They design and run surveys, then use SQL and Excel to pull and organize data before applying statistical analysis to uncover trends and forecast demand. The role typically sits within marketing or strategy departments and suits detail-oriented, analytical people who are comfortable translating numbers into actionable business recommendations.
Duties & responsibilities
- Analyze competitor products, strategies, and market positioning to inform business decisions
- Design and execute primary research projects including surveys, interviews, and channel checks
- Synthesize market data and research findings into actionable business insights and recommendations
- Translate complex analytical results into clear strategic implications for cross-functional teams
- Measure campaign effectiveness and ROI using statistical analysis and attribution methods
- Identify consumer needs and market trends to guide product and marketing strategy
What Market Research Analyst roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Market Research Analyst make?
Too few Market Research Analyst postings state pay to publish a median yet: 4 of 4 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Market Research Analyst roles?
4 open Market Research Analyst roles from 3 employers.
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Last checked October 28, 2026
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Senior Associate- Product & Channel Marketing (Remote)
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Work From Home · $76,500 – $115,000 · Remote
Analyze the competitive landscape in the annuities and retirement savings market, delivering insights on rival products and value propositions to inform Protective's strategy. This role suits someone who can synthesize complex market data into actionable intelligence and think through the strategic implications of competitors' moves.
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Channel and Customer Research Sector Lead, Financial Services
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Chicago, IL · $92,000 – $135,000
This role leads primary research coverage of financial services companies at AlphaSense, designing and overseeing channel research projects that interview distributors, brokers, and other market participants to surface investment insights. It suits someone with equity research or consulting experience in financial services who can combine sector expertise with research methodology to scale interview-based intelligence across banking, insurance, and fintech.
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Senior Manager, Consumer Insights
Harry's
Full-time · New York, NY · $147,500 – $160,000
Lead consumer research and competitive analysis for Harry's men's grooming brand, translating market learning into product and marketing strategy. This role suits an experienced market researcher who thrives on uncovering unmet customer needs and influencing cross-functional teams with data-driven recommendations.
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Sr Competitive Intelligence Analyst- Product Management (Remote)
Protective Life
Work From Home · $76,500 – $80,000 · Remote
This role provides competitive analysis and market intelligence on retirement products and annuities, helping the organization understand competitor strategies and value propositions. It suits analysts who think strategically about market dynamics and can translate competitive findings into actionable business insights.
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