Senior Research Analyst in City of London

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in generating the evidence that shapes regulatory policy. As a Senior Research Analyst, you'll design and deliver high-quality primary research that informs strategic decisions, evaluating complex issues across the pensions and financial landscape.

Working within a multidisciplinary research and analysis team, you will lead end-to-end research projects, from designing methodologies and conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis, through to translating findings into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's research capability and supporting evidence-based policy development.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong applied research experience, a passion for understanding user and industry behaviours, and the ability to turn data into compelling narratives that inform decisions.

• Lead the design, commissioning, and delivery of primary research projects across the organisation.
• Apply expert research methods (quantitative and qualitative) to gather robust evidence that informs strategy and policy.
• Manage relationships with external research agencies, ensuring high-quality outputs and value for money.
• Conduct independent analysis, including statistical testing, qualitative coding, and data visualisation.
• Communicate complex findings clearly, translating evidence into actionable insights for senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to scope research needs and shape evidence-based recommendations.
• Mentor and support junior analysts, providing guidance on research design and analytical delivery.
• Stay abreast of innovative research approaches, tools, and best practice across the research profession.

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject (e.g., social research methods) or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience independently designing and delivering hypothesis-led research.
• Strong understanding of research methods, including quantitative and qualitative study design (e.g., cross-sectional, longitudinal, cohort, quasi-experimental).
• Proficiency in research analysis, including descriptive statistics, T-tests, chi-squared, qualitative coding, and data visualisation.
• Proven ability to manage research projects and agencies, ensuring quality, timeliness, and rigour.
• Experience coordinating work with internal and external stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings clearly and persuasively.

• Experience working within or alongside the UK pensions sector.
• Expertise in managing high-value research procurement processes.
• Experience using survey platforms with complex routing.
• Familiarity with social research codes of practice (GSR, SRA, MRS).

• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaborative, supportive, and comfortable working in teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work at pace.

You’ll join a supportive and collaborative research and analysis function that works closely with policy, strategy, regulatory and operational teams. The organisation offers genuine opportunities for learning and professional development, a values-led, inclusive culture, hybrid working and flexible shift patterns, and a vibrant workplace supported by employee networks (e.g., Disability, Family, LGBT+, Minority Ethnic, Women's).