Senior Research Associate Job Briter

Senior Research Associate Job

Full-time | Minimum 5-7 years’ experience

We’re now looking for a Senior Research Associate to join our team. This is a high-impact, senior-level role for someone who combines analytical rigour with strong writing skills, clear communication, and a sharp eye for detail. You will lead a range of client-facing research and consulting projects, manage the Data and Research team, and help produce data-backed insights that guide analysis and decision-making for investors, development partners, and corporates around the world.

If you’re motivated by uncovering insights that shape real-world decisions, curious about how innovation ecosystems grow and shift, and eager to lead research that spans sectors and geographies, we would love to hear from you.

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Responsibilities

• Writing and analysis: Craft and edit clear, compelling written and visual reports grounded in data analysis (e.g., Excel). Translate complex findings into actionable insights and thought leadership. Review and elevate work produced by the analyst team.
• Project Execution and Leadership: Your role will serve as a key point of reference in project execution, as well as in both flagship and client work. This means the role will split between leading end-to-end research and advisory work delivery across multiple target research areas, and being part of already structured teams.
• Client management: Relationships with clients are key. This role will involve both leading and supporting the management of clients and partners, including DFIs, foundations, investors, and corporates. As part of this, quality assurance, punctuality, and professionalism are critical.
• Research and development: Contribute to identifying and exploring new research areas and innovative angles across sectors and markets. Drive the development of original studies that expand our knowledge base and inform strategic decision-making.
• Research oversight: A core aspect of the research and intelligence work Briter carries out is founded upon two pillars: 1) strong methodological frameworks and 2) fieldwork / primary and desk research. Your role will involve ensuring both pillars are maintained and consistent.
• Team coordination: Your role will involve working closely across Departments. You will be expected to supervise and train analysts, as well as coordinate with Marketing, Tech, and the Data team. Maintain quality and accountability across concurrent projects.
• Presentations and public engagement: Lead the delivery of key findings through compelling presentations tailored to internal and external audiences.
• Represent the organisation in workshops, stakeholder interviews, and panel discussions at industry events. Confidently communicate insights, facilitate dialogue, and strengthen our voice in the broader ecosystem.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in research, consulting, or economic analysis, preferably in Africa or emerging markets.
• University degree in a relevant field, from Economics to International Development
• Experience working with private and public sectors, with organisations such as corporates, investors, DFIs, development agencies, philanthropic foundations, or multilateral organisations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-country, multi-stakeholder research or advisory projects.
• Proven ability to write clearly and strategically for external audiences (publications, donor reports, or policy briefs) and communicate clearly with the client and back to your direct reports.
• The ability to work with large datasets and analyse data through tools such as Excel is required.
• Strong understanding of African markets and development themes; familiarity with Latin America or Asia is a plus.
• Able to manage competing deadlines, navigate ambiguity, and take ownership of delivery
• Comfortable with data and evidence-based work; not afraid to get hands-on
• Fluency in an additional language (such as French, Spanish, or Arabic) is an advantage.

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