Research Analyst (Product Launchpad Program - June 2027)

The Company You’ll Join: Founded in 2016 to bring rigorous research and analytics to early careers and recruiting leaders, Veris Insights has grown to serve thousands of Heads of Talent, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Early Careers from over 300 Fortune 500 organizations. Our team of 80+, including researchers, consultants, PhDs, analysts, and executive service directors, work daily to help members understand, deliberate, and solve their hardest challenges.

The Team You'll Join: You will be joining the Product Launchpad Program on the Research Operations and Excellence (ROX) team. This team is comprised of exceptionally talented entry-level researchers looking to grow their careers through targeted skill development and intentional career pathing. Research Analysts will be a part of a personalized mentorship program as well as a custom training plan based on their desired career path. This analyst will join the Research Operations and Excellence team and have the opportunity to gain exposure to the four research product teams: Rapid Insights, University Recruiting Council (URC), Recruiting Leadership Council (RLC), and Custom Insights - our custom research product.

The Research Operations and Excellence (ROX) team serves as the central hub for executing, standardizing, and optimizing research processes at Veris Insights. This team is responsible for ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the data that fuels our research division, from survey programming to data collection, cleaning, analyzing, and creating reports.

Veris Insights’ University Recruiting Council (URC) research team uses a variety of methodologies to develop timely, nuanced insight into the perceptions and priorities of university talent. We create strategic studies on pressing challenges in the University Recruiting space, data dashboards based on original surveys and government data, and monthly student pulses enhanced with in-depth interviews. We elevate student voices to help recruiting teams become more effective, efficient, and equitable.

The Recruiting Leadership Council (RLC) syndicated research team is responsible for developing our firm’s newest product, which pivots from our traditional work in the campus recruiting space to focus on lateral talent acquisition. We collect data from employers and experienced professionals on topics related to their recruiting process, job experience, and career plans to develop timely, nuanced insights into the perceptions and priorities of experienced talent and the employer practices that are most important to them.

The Rapid Insights (RIG) team is a unique and highly visible part of the Veris Insights research function. Veris Insights has redefined the Talent Acquisition advisory space with world-leading research, analytics, and insight development - and Rapid Insights is tasked with producing consulting-style research products in response to specific challenges and client queries. As we continue to lead the development of recruiting practices for the largest employers in North America, the Rapid Insights team plays a crucial and highly visible role in supporting our members' executives in making their most challenging decisions.

The Custom Insights team works with a subset of Veris Insights’ members to direct research and craft insights that are specific to each employer. Our work focuses on collecting data from candidates in pivotal decision-making moments during the recruiting process – the decision to apply to an employer, the decision to accept an offer, and the internship experience – and using that data to form takeaways and recommendations that help reinforce the candidate experience and key recruiting metrics of our members.

How You’ll Grow: Veris Insights’ Product Launchpad Program is a structured program designed to build strong quantitative and qualitative research skills and grow experience contributing to each research stage in entry-level talent with exceptional potential. Through your day-to-day responsibilities as a Research Analyst, as well as structured mentorship and training, you will develop:

Data Analysis and Interpretation: We will teach you how to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights. You'll gain hands-on experience with various analytical tools and methodologies, emerging with the confidence to transform data into actionable strategies.

Critical Thinking: Research is about asking the right questions. We'll teach you how to approach problems methodically, assess evidence, and make informed decisions. By the end of the program, you'll have sharpened your ability to think critically and independently, whether analyzing a dataset or evaluating a strategic recommendation.

Storytelling: Clear communication of research findings is crucial. You'll learn how to craft compelling narratives from data, create impactful presentations, and convey insights effectively to diverse audiences, from recruiters to senior executives.

Project Management: Research often involves juggling multiple projects simultaneously. We will help you develop project management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Subject Matter Expertise: Understanding the landscape you are researching is vital. Through hands-on projects, case studies, and mentorship, you'll build knowledge of the University Recruiting and Talent Acquisition space as well as industry-specific insights that will enhance your ability to produce relevant and impactful research.

Your Character:

• Intellectually incisive:  You can develop clear, useful insights from both qualitative and quantitative data and clearly communicate those insights to others.

• Obsessed with the details:  You understand the importance of producing work of exceptional quality that is precise, correct, and error-free.

• Opportunity-driven:  You are excited and motivated by the opportunities presented by a growing firm that - because we are writing our own playbook - expects every team member to show initiative and leadership in our continuous improvement.

• Dedicated to service:  At Veris Insights, we all care about one another and about our members. You embrace a culture centered around service as we pursue our always-exciting, always-challenging mission of helping to serve industry leaders in their hardest work.