Job Description

With over 1,400 team members in 31 offices on three continents, FGS Global is one of the world's leading strategic communications consultancies. In Europe, we are a team of over 450 employees spread across ten offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Main), the Hague, London, Munich, Paris and Zurich. Our clients include start-ups and DAX-listed companies, private equity funds and multinational corporations that we advise all over the world.



The way we communicate is undergoing a fundamental change. This also applies to our clients, who find themselves confronted with entirely new stakeholder groups. In our Intelligence & Engagement Team, we assist our clients in understanding their stakeholders through quantitative and qualitative data analysis and in reaching them with tailored strategies across all communicative touchpoints, convincing them of our clients' objectives.



Join our team in

Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Paris or Amsterdam

as a

Senior Research Analyst

to support our analytics and research efforts in Europe. You will be an integral part of an energetic group that seeks to set the standards of what actionable intelligence solutions look like in consulting. We combine insight with foresight to provide clients and colleagues with superior advice in moments that matter. Our Intelligence & Engagement unit works alongside the Global Development Team that designs and builds software for inhouse and client applications.

What tasks can you look forward to?

Designing and delivering multi-modal analyses in the areas of stakeholder insights, reputation assessment, issues & crisis planning, campaign & message performance, business intelligence and more. Using quantitative approaches, such as surveys, alongside qualitative research methods, such as in-depth interviews or focus groups, to generate insights. Leveraging existing tools and vendors to collect and analyze data. Detecting hidden patterns, identifying trends, revealing drivers, predicting developments, visualizing similarities and differences, and otherwise leveraging data to deliver actionable insights. Acting as an ambassador for research and identifying commercial opportunities with colleagues and clients. Collaborating on the research, planning and development of projects alongside colleagues with complementary skillsets. Supporting new business efforts by delivering data-driven insights. Assisting in the development of presentations, client decks and pitches. Educating and elevating the analytical skills within internal teams.

What should you bring along?

Strong intellectual curiosity, outstanding critical thinking and a keen passion for tackling challenging problems. A proven track record in leading data projects hands-on while also seeing the big picture and connecting the dots. The ability to run statistical analysis on quantitative, especially perception-based, data. Experience in designing effective and efficient quantitative research approaches. Expertise in moderating and/or analyzing qualitative research, such as in-depth interviews or focus groups. You feel comfortable seeking out commercial opportunities and are adept at designing proposals that match clients’ and colleagues’ needs. You can translate a business/communications problem into a research design and break it down into clear, manageable components. You are a team player and you have excellent communication skills. Your English is at business proficiency level; business proficiency in German is a plus. You have experience in working with business stakeholders and helping them to use data effectively.

What we can offer you

Highly attractive salary An inspiring working environment as well as the opportunity to work at one of our international offices for a limited period of time Exciting tasks and attractive development prospects Induction and individual support from an experienced colleague Deepening of your expertise with regard to different sectors and areas of competence through close cooperation of our integrated project teams Continuous training opportunities (FGS Global Academy) A dedicated, supportive and growing team A corporate culture that combines excellence with team spirit The opportunity to work flexibly both in our offices and from home

Don’t meet every single requirement? Please don’t worry! Studies have shown that some groups like women or people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At FGS Global, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role and our company but your previous professional experience doesn’t match perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we would like to encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or another role.

We look forward to your complete application (incl. all relevant academic and professional certificates and/or reference letters). Feel free to contact our HR team by email at careers-eu@fgsglobal.com.



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