Consumer Research Contractor, LATAM

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About the Position

The contractor will support FrontierView's macroeconomic research team, providing support with research, analysis, and content preparation for a number of topics relating to the consumer landscape across South America's major markets. Notably, the contractorwill be responsible for helping expand our consumer-trends offering with more robust qualitative and quantitative analysis of consumer trends and indicators in South America, particularly for Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Peru. The contractorwill also have the opportunity to attend virtual calls and meetings with clients, while participating in training and coaching sessions. 

• Internship from September to December with the opportunity to extend

• Remote work, with the possibility of attending events in person

• 30 hours per week (flexible hours)

About FrontierView’s Global Research Team

The contractor will be part of FrontierView’s global research team. The global research team produces all syndicated content for FrontierView’s client base of several thousand senior executives at multinational organizations. The team combines regional knowledge, macroeconomic and political insights, and business acumen to provide impactful analysis, forecasts, and executional advice for a senior executive audience. They work in close collaboration with the commercial team in supporting FrontierView’s growth strategy and ongoing client relationships.

 About You

 We’re looking for a researcher with strong qualitative and quantitative skills to provide valuable insights and strategic recommendations to consumer goods companies. Your primary focus will be on understanding market trends, consumer behavior, channel management, and retail performance to support decision making and business growth of consumer goods companies. Strong research skills, independence, and passion for understanding the underlying factors impacting consumer spending outlook in South America will be key for this role. 

• Analyzing economic and political trends that would impact pricing and demand planning strategies in LATAM
• Passion for understanding consumer behavior, market dynamics, and emerging trends that significantly impact consumer goods companies 
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring diverse data sources, industry reports, and markets trends to uncover valuable consumer-specific insights
• Strong problem solving skills coupled with a creative mindset to connect data points and derive meaningful insights relevant consumer goods companies 
• Writing research deliverables that are concise and impactful for a senior executive audience

• Undergraduate degree in International Relations, Administration, Economics, other related areas
• Fluency in Spanish required 
• Experience with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and software (R, Python, STATA) is a plus
• Intermediary English
• Knowledge of macroeconomic fundamentals and experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, such as surveys and interviews
• Strong research capabilities and ability to find, organize, and critically evaluate information from a range of local and international sources
• Understanding of channel management and consumer behavior trends 

Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! FiscalNote is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all of the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to FiscalNote, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Our Recruiting team maintains awareness of all open roles which means your application may be assessed against multiple positions and we will reach out to gauge your interest in other opportunities as appropriate. Questions or concerns? Contact recruiting.team@fiscalnote.com, we'd be happy to connect!

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About FiscalNote 

FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE) is a leader in policy and global intelligence. By uniquely combining data, technology, and insights, FiscalNote empowers customers with critical insights and the tools to turn them into action.

Home to CQ, FrontierView, Oxford Analytica, VoterVoice, and many other industry-leading brands, FiscalNote helps organizations stay ahead of political and business risk.

At FiscalNote, we Lead with Values

Know your Audience ∙ Find the Truth ∙ Drive Alignment ∙ Level Up ∙ Own the Job ∙ Bias for Action ∙ Support the Family 

FiscalNote is continuing to hire new talent, with all interviewing and on-boarding done virtually due to COVID-19.  New team members, along with our current staff, will temporarily work remotely (unless communicated otherwise).  

Company Benefits

FiscalNote supports our people by enabling team members with flexibility and benefits to promote well-being and balance, ensuring all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work. We start by offering competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure we’re all FN owners. Plus, our comprehensive benefits packages align with regional requirements and expectations no matter where you are located across the globe. Learn more at https://careers.fiscalnote.com/benefits/.

FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.

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