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The QS Intelligence Unit (a division of QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd), is one of the world’s leading compilers of independent market research and institutional evaluations in international higher education. The unit (QSIU) publishes a range of highly visible and influential rankings of international universities including the QS World University Rankings®, a range of reports on the trends and opinions of internationally mobile students and the viewpoint of employers as well as operating an increasing range of commercially successful reporting, evaluation and bespoke consultancy services for individual universities.
We are looking to fill 2 new roles in Bucharest office : Analyst with English and Analyst with Spanish
Responsibilities include:
• Leading and drafting lengthy standardised and non-standardised reports for high profile university clients from around the world that include targetted recommendations
• Undertaking self-directed desk based research and delivering data-rich projects on the higher education sector
• Detailed validation of data
• Working with other analysts based both in Bucharest and London to ensure the report output is of an impeccable quality to meet our customer’s expectations
• Developing and maintaining both personal and organisational expertise in the area of institutional research in higher education
Skills/attributes required:
• Highly adaptable and quick learner
• A professional attitude and a strong work ethic
• Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data and to synthesise clear narratives and conclusions
• Excellent writing skills in English, including the ability to explain complex concepts to a non-technical audience
• Excellent spoken communication in English
• Ability to manage workload and competing deadlines with minimal hand holding
• Direct client contact experience at some level with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Interest in or experience in working in Higher Education sector desirable
• Advanced English or Spanish language
QSIU is seeking a motivated individual to take up a position of Junior Analyst. Working closely with colleagues in both our Bucharest and London offices, this position will require a combination of drive, analytical capability, knowledge and interest in higher education and creativity. It will involve the application of relevant knowledge, expertise, experience and analytical abilities to commercial contracts taken on by the QS Intelligence Unit, as well as contributing to other research outputs of the unit including the QS World University Rankings which has a global audience in the 100s of millions.
If you can speak other languages, in particular, Chinese, Russian or Spanish you will get opportunities to use these skills in the course of your work.
Who are you?
You will have strong analytical insight and familiarity with working with large and diverse data sets. You will be detail-oriented and able to work well on your own initiative. As well as undertaking your day to day work you will be constantly looking for ways to improve processes and will actively take a lead in your own professional development. Our most succcessful Junior Analysts have been people who are able to think outside the box and are confident making judgement calls and recommendations when there are ambiguities in processes.
You will be able to write professionally and eloquently in English, and to be sufficiently insightful to identify interesting stories and trends from varied data sets. You will also be confident undertaking desk based research with limited supervision/guidance. An effective team player, you will bring a flexible attitude in to the office with you every day - being equally prepared to contribute to team-wide data collection and validation efforts, as you will be to work on your own initiative on your own allocated projects.
International friendly environment
Attractive salary
Modern office in the city center
Medical subscription
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