Market Research Sr. Analyst - English / Portuguese

Senior Analyst – Market Research & Business Intelligence (Hybrid / CDMX)

Location: Mexico City Metropolitan Area (Hybrid / Remote-first)

Base Compensation: $42,000 gross monthly base (Fixed salary, non-commissioned)

Schedule: Shifted schedule aligned to Americas business hours (approx. 8 AM – 5 PM CDMX time)

About the Opportunity:

Our client is a global leader in business intelligence, practice-area research, and industry rankings trusted by international organizations and professional service firms worldwide. Backed by private equity and undergoing rapid expansion, they are establishing their first-ever regional research hub in Latin America.

As a Senior Research Analyst, you'll lead research execution across an assigned set of jurisdictions and practice areas, producing high-quality analysis of law firm submissions, practitioner interviews, and survey data that feeds directly into market-leading rankings, editorial insight, and awards decisions. You'll work with genuine autonomy — owning your corner of the market — while also shaping the quality and consistency of a small team's day-to-day output.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive market research and competitive analysis across your assigned jurisdictions and practice areas, using submissions, interviews, survey data, and independent sources.
• Interview practice heads and senior practitioners, building lasting relationships with market participants.
• Prepare evidence-based ranking proposals and awards recommendations for review and sign-off.
• Own the day-to-day quality of a small team's workflows, trackers, and deadlines, with informal mentoring of junior colleagues.
• Produce clear research summaries, briefings, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the wider strategy as the business expands its research coverage into new markets.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 3 to 4+ years in market research, competitive intelligence, business journalism, public relations, KPO/LPO, or a similar analytical role. (A legal background is NOT required — we prioritize intellectual curiosity and analytical drive).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven experience directly interviewing, communicating with, and gathering insights from senior stakeholders.
• Languages:
• English: Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory (C1/C2).
• Spanish: Native or fluent Spanish.
• Portuguese: A strong plus.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for data tracking and workflow management. (Power BI, Tableau, or market databases are a plus, not a requirement on day one).
• Location: Must be based in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Compensation & Benefits Package

• Fixed Salary: Paid in MXN (100% fixed salary, non-commissioned).
• Statutory Mexican Benefits Built-In:
• IMSS (Health & Social Security).
• Aguinaldo (Mandatory annual bonus, minimum 15 days' salary).
• Paid Vacation (Minimum 12 days' annual vacation, increasing with tenure).
• Supplemental Benefits & Perks:
• Telework Allowance: $800 MXN / month.
• Grocery Vouchers (Vales de despensa).
• Savings Fund (Fondo de ahorro).
• Private Medical Insurance (SGMM) & Life Insurance.

Interview Process (Transparent & Streamlined)

We maintain an efficient, 4-step selection process:

• Stage 0 | Recruiter Screening (30–45 mins): Initial qualifying screen covering experience, English proficiency, and role alignment.
• Stage 1 | First Client Interview (30 mins): Interview with the Global Head of Research focusing on motivation, data handling experience, and stakeholder engagement.
• Stage 2 | Practical Assessment (Self-Paced, 2–3 days turnaround): A 90-minute exercise consisting of a technical evaluation and a writing task.
• Stage 3 | Assessment Debrief & Culture Fit (45–60 mins): Panel interview to walk through your assessment reasoning, followed by values-fit questions.
• Stage 4 | Decision: Same-day panel decision following Stage 3.