Research Analyst - Primary Market Research, Data Visualization and Analysis

Our Purpose
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Research Analyst - Primary Market Research, Data Visualization and Analysis
Job Description: Research Analyst - Primary Market Research, Data Visualization and Analysis
Location: Gurgaon, India
Team: Advisors Research Center (ARC) - Global Facilities India (GFI)
Overview:
The Advisors Research Center (ARC) is a global team of researchers within Mastercard that delivers high-quality, end-to-end research in support of Mastercard's Advisors and Consulting Services. ARC partners closely with consulting teams and internal stakeholders to design, execute, and deliver rigorous research that informs strategic decision-making for clients across industries and markets.
As part of ARC's continued growth, Global Facilities India (GFI) supports global and regional ARC engagements by providing scalable, high-quality quantitative research delivery. The GFI team works closely with ARC researchers and consultants to ensure consistency, speed, and quality across research execution and outputs.
This role sits within the ARC Quant Research capability in GFI and supports the visualization and communication of quantitative research findings for global projects.
Role:
As a Research Analyst - Data Visualization, you will support the creation of clear, accurate, and well-structured visual outputs for quantitative research studies. You will work closely with ARC researchers, analysts, and consulting teams to help translate data into charts, exhibits, and reports that are ready for client use.
Candidates for this position should have a solid foundation of experience in quantitative research methodologies and reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Analyze quantitative research data and create charts, tables, and exhibits to support research reporting in data visualization tools
- Translate analytical outputs into clear and easy-to-understand visual formats
- Apply ARC and Mastercard visual standards consistently across deliverables
- Support researchers and consultants by iterating visuals based on feedback
- Review outputs for accuracy, formatting consistency, and clarity
- Organize and maintain visualization assets, templates, and working files
- Collaborate with global teams to meet project timelines and quality expectations
Qualifications & Skills:
- 3-5 years' experience at a research agency or in an in-house research role contributing to the design and execution of end-to-end custom research, particularly in data visualization, research reporting, or analytics support
- Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, and experience with at least one data visualization tool (e.g., DisplayR)
- Experience working with at least one statistical software tool (e.g., SPSS, Q, R, MATLAB) is a plus
- Familiarity with common quantitative research outputs and metrics
- High attention to detail and strong formatting discipline
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to follow established standards and incorporate feedback effectively
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
- Experience in market research, consulting, or professional services is a plus
All About You
- Naturally curious about human behavior and motivated to understand why people think and act the way they do
- Willing to learn research methodologies and apply effective techniques
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with colleagues, internal stakeholders, and global team members
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources into a cohesive narrative
- Comfortable asking questions and actively participating as a team member in internal meetings and project discussions
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.