Assistant Manager, Research & Publishing

Responsibilities:

• Gather data and feedback through surveys and polls to understand and identify the needs, concerns and priorities of businesses.
• Chart and track trends and key indicators across markets and sectors.
• Conduct and facilitate focus group discussions and case study interviews.
• Produce topical research reports, sector/country write-ups and market studies, among others.
• Support the department by performing statistical analyses, managing databases and undertaking other preparatory work across the research value chain to facilitate the smooth execution of projects.
• Work closely with respective business units to understand and distil key areas of interest and concerns.
• Liaise, engage and collaborate with government agencies, think-tanks, trade associations, business chambers and the wider business community.
• Present research findings to internal and external stakeholders at relevant platforms.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a research or policy formulation role.
• Strong inclination for writing and research, with a keen interest in conducting outreach and engagement.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to engage external stakeholders and businesses at various levels.
• Proficient in organising and facilitating focus group discussions and interviews.
• Ability to present research and data findings in a format that resonates with the business community.
• Proficiency in any of the following tools would be an advantage: SPSS, Power BI and Tableau.
• Possess a strong passion in helping Singapore businesses.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to bring various parties together to achieve results.