Human Insights Research Specialist

This role is in Accenture Research Global Human Insights Team. We are looking for a Survey Specialist with a strong research mindset and a passion for turning primary data into clear, business-relevant insight. We offer a career aligned to creating innovation and client’s impact, managing complex data driven research projects, with multinational and multidisciplinary teams. We provide opportunities to learn new skills through coaching, supervision, mentoring and external trainings. This role also provides the opportunity to work closely with Accenture Research’s innovation ecosystem, including Data Science, Economic Modelling, and Data Visualization, and to help explore the responsible use of GenAI-enabled approaches to enhance research efficiency, analytical depth, and storytelling. Key Responsibilities include: Method design: working with senior research leads on the design of quantitative survey research projects. Project management: o managing discrete elements of complex projects (incl. sampling, questionnaire design), including liaising with vendors under the supervision of more senior researchers. o owning quality during the full survey process Analytics: utilizing advanced analytical techniques to develop surprising new insights, and creatively visualize findings for client use Storytelling & Presentation: o interpreting data and shaping compelling, business-focused stories for a variety of internal and external audiences o contributing to high-quality presentation materials for current and potential clients, conferences, and other audiences Innovation: o collaborating closely with other parts of Accenture Research Innovation team, including Data Science, Economic Modelling and Data Visualization, to drive innovation in research. Experience and skills: Expertise in survey research methodologies both for B2C and B2B research Expertise in quantitative survey data analysis techniques, incl. advanced statistical analysis (such as regression, factor analysis, cluster analysis), statistical principles (such as sampling and weighting). Exposure to/or knowledge of qualitative research techniques Knowledge of SPSS, Qualtrics any other survey tool. Python or R for statistical research. Experience and facility with data-driven research techniques, data visualization and the application of advanced analytical approaches (e.g., machine learning, natural language processing) Strong storytelling and communication skills and facility in executive presentation Ability to create a project plan and execute against it Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Problem solver approach to work Understanding of global business and economic issues Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a global, multi-cultural team Clear enthusiasm for research and willingness to learn and grow Additional Information Reports to: Survey Research Senior Principal Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree, preferably in science or engineering. A PG degree in business, such as business (MBA), economics or equivalent is a plus Work Experience: 5-8 years of business experience, preferably in a consulting environment, think tank, financial institution, or other 3rd party business research organization or demonstrated equivalent skill. Location: Bengaluru, India Preferred start date: As soon as possible TBD About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. 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