JOB SUMMARY

• As an Associate Director in the Insight Planning and Brand Strategy team, you will be responsible for supporting the Group Insights team, working with stakeholders in Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing (“CABM”) and the wider business to provide high quality insights to drive business decisions. 
• This role is part of a centralised team in Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing (“CABM”). The team’s aim is to continually elevate our brand presence by promoting the proactive utilization of Insights, Data and Analytics in decision making across CABM leadership and all teams. 
• Specifically, this role involves working closely with the Insight Director on key brand tracking and research and insight projects, according to the priorities of the function. The role demands an analytical thinker who can work well on multiple deliverables across a range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in quantitative research, strong communication skills and the ability to effectively coordinate projects and engage stakeholders. Strong program management capabilities and a keen attention to detail will be essential for success in this role. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proven experience in quantitative research, ideally across multiple markets or in complex matrix organisations 
• Experience with brand research and insights and understanding of how insights drive decision making in brand strategy and activation 
• Design and implement research surveys according to business priorities, using appropriate data collection methods 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research insights into strategic planning 
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work on time
• Ability to translate technical information into actionable recommendations for all stakeholders
• Ability to utilise statistical analysis software to analyse large datasets and extract actionable insights to inform strategic decision-making 
• Customise reporting and communication to meet the needs of different stakeholders, ensuring data is relevant and actionable for their specific objective.
• Integrate analysis and insights into a regular reporting rhythm for CABM MT.
• Offer functional expertise and support in the creation of new initiatives within the ID&A field.
• Utilize analytical tools to forecast future trends and understand the evolving expectations of various audiences.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Our Ideal Candidate
•    University degree or equivalent business experience
•     5+ years of direct experience in quantitative research in communications & marketing
•    Financial quantitative research experience, ideally 

Role Specific Technical Competencies
•    Consumer insights/ market research/ data analytics
•    Successful delivery of large and complex projects or programmes 
•    Ability to demonstrate critical thinking - by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems 
•    Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of market research techniques, and experience in engaging & managing research agencies. 
•    Ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects while meeting required goals and deadlines. 
•    Strong organizational skills. Effective in prioritizing work and following through on commitments. 
•    Ability to influence internal customers and functional leaders and effectively establish strong working relationships that produce solid results. 
•    Clear focus on the end customer and how to bring their voice into the bank to help shape our product, service, marketing offerings 
•    Positive attitude and passion for the job with a strong desire to look for ways to continuously improve the way we do things. 
•    Excellent communication & presentation skills. 

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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