Associate, Primary Research
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Bain & Company seeks an Associate, Primary Research to join the AI, Insights & Solutions team in Dubai. You will design and deliver primary market research using quantitative and qualitative methods, supporting global case teams.
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Responsibilities
- Provide primary market research and user research expertise to Bain case teams and clients globally, with focus on Europe and the Middle East
- Support the full end to end research process from designing the right approach (qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods), data collection and insight synthesis
- Translate research findings into clear, actionable insights that directly inform strategic recommendations and drive business impact
- Apply a range of research methods and analytical techniques to address key business questions
- Train and coach AIS colleagues and consultants on primary research procedures
- Take ownership of the end to end research to insight process
- Stay at the forefront of emerging and cutting edge research methodologies and tools
- Develop relationships with external research vendors and interact as needed at the project level
- Codify, document and share best practice experience with Bain’s consulting team
- Leverage AI enabled research tools and workflows to enhance research design, data synthesis, insight generation, and scalability
Requirements
- 1 2 years of experience with primary market research or user research in a business, market research or social science environment
- Master’s Degree or PhD in market research, sociology, ethnography or related field is a plus
- Expertise in quantitative research methodologies, knowledgeable with qualitative research methodologies
- Experience in using statistics to analyze quantitative research data such as significance test, sample reweighting, regression, clustering, segmentation, conjoint analysis
- Strong interpersonal, communication and storytelling skills
- Must thrive in a fast paced environment and be able to work independently
- Fluency in English is required, along with business level proficiency in the local language of the office location
- Interest or experience in applying AI enabled tools, automation, or generative AI technologies within research, insights, or analytics workflows
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WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
- We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work
- We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times
- We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
- You’ll join our Research and Design experts within the AI, Insights & Solutions team
- This team is part of Bain’s digital capabilities practice, which includes experts in analytics, engineering, product management, research and design
- You’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to develop data driven strategies and innovative solutions
WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
- As an Associate Primary Researcher you will work closely with Bain project teams – across strategy, value proposition design, customer experience – as well as the Private Equity Group and clients
- You’ll design and deliver high quality primary research, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches to generate actionable insights that shape critical business decisions
- You’ll also be part of a team dedicated to evolving our primary research capabilities, helping redefine how we generate insights through innovative approaches – including the use of human AI collaboration
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide primary market research and user research expertise to Bain case teams and clients globally, although with more focus on Europe and the Middle East
- Support the full end to end research process – from designing the right approach (qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods), data collection and insight synthesis
- Translate research findings into clear, actionable insights that directly inform strategic recommendations and drive business impact
- Apply a range of research methods and analytical techniques to address key business questions
- Train and coach AIS colleagues and consultants on primary research procedures
- Take ownership of the end to end research to insight process
- Stay at the forefront of emerging and cutting edge research methodologies and tools
- Develop relationships with external research vendors and interact with as needed at the project level
- Codify, document and share best practice experience with Bain’s consulting team
- Leverage AI enabled research tools and workflows to enhance research design, data synthesis, insight generation, and scalability of primary research delivery
ABOUT YOU
- 1 2 years of experience with primary market research or user research experience in a business, market research or social science environment
- Master’s Degree or PhD in market research, sociology, ethnography or related field is a plus
- Expertise in quantitative research methodologies, knowledgeable with qualitative research methodologies
- Experience in using statistics to analyze quantitative research data such as significant test, sample reweighting, regression and clustering, segmentation, conjoint analysis etc.
- Champion the voice of customer / user
- Strong interpersonal, communication and storytelling skills
- Must thrive in a fast paced environment and be able to work independently
- Fluency in English is required, along with business level proficiency in the local language of the office location
- Interest or experience in applying AI enabled tools, automation, or generative AI technologies within research, insights, or analytics workflows
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