Research Analyst - Primary Market Research, Data Processing
Core
Prepare clean, structured, and analysis-ready datasets for quantitative research projects by performing data cleaning, validation, and transformation.
Role type
Quantitative Research Data Processing Specialist
Builds
Production datasets and standard analytical outputs (distributions, cross-tabs) for Mastercard's Advisory and Consulting Services
Domain
Market Research / Quantitative Data Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Data cleaning and validation, dataset merging and recoding, variable creation, tabulation plan review, codebook maintenance, outlier and missing data identification, structured survey data ingestion
Preferred skills
Multi-market or regional study experience, experience with fieldwork handoffs
Technologies
SPSS, Q, R, Excel, DisplayR
Responsibilities
Perform data cleaning, validation, and preparation of survey datasets; Review in-field and post-field data to identify issues; Execute data transformations including merging and recoding; Produce standard analytical outputs; Flag data issues and collaborate to resolve them; Maintain documentation, codebooks, and processing notes; Validate dataset structure and alignment with questionnaire specifications; Review and validate the tabulation plan
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
