ARC Research Manager - Quantitative Research Consultant …, Maharashtra

Title and Summary ARC Research Manager Quantitative Research Consultant, Data Processing (L8) Overview
- The Advisors Research Center (ARC) is a global team of researchers within Mastercard that delivers high quality, end to end research in support of Mastercards Advisors and Consulting Services
- ARC partners closely with consulting teams and internal stakeholders to design, execute, and deliver rigorous research that informs strategic decision making for clients across industries and markets
- As part of ARCs continued growth, Global Facilities India (GFI) supports global and regional ARC engagements by providing scalable, high quality quantitative research delivery
- The GFI team works closely with ARC researchers and consultants to ensure consistency, speed, and quality across research execution and outputs
- This role sits within the ARC Quant Research capability in GFI and supports the visualization and communication of quantitative research findings for global projects
- Role:As a Quantitative Research Consultant Data Processing, you will support data processing workstreams across quantitative research projects
- You will be responsible for preparing clean, structured, and analysisready datasets, applying quality checks, and supporting basic analytical outputs in partnership with senior team members
- Candidates for this position should have strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of quantitative data structures, and an interest in developing analytical and statistical skills
- Key responsibilities include:Perform data cleaning, validation, and preparation of survey datasets for analysisApply standard data quality checks, logic validations, and consistency rulesReview infield and postfield data to identify issues such as outliers, missing data, or inconsistenciesCreate structured outputs such as crosstabulations and analysisready datasetsExecute data merging, variable creation, and dataset structuring following defined standardsRun basic analytical outputs (e g , distributions, simple comparisons, standard metrics) as requiredAnalyze quantitative survey data using standard techniques to produce structured outputs and summaries
- Flag patterns, anomalies, or data concerns to researchers and senior analystsMaintain explicit documentation, codebooks, and processing notesWork closely with fieldwork, scripting, and visualization teams to ensure smooth project handoffs Qualifications
- 3-5 yearsexperience at a research agency or in an inhouse role supporting quantitative research data processingBachelors degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Handson experience with data processing or statistical tools (e g , SPSS, Q, R, Excel, DisplayR, or similar) is mandatory
- Understanding of quantitative research data structures and processing workflowsFamiliarity with basic analytical concepts and outputs (e g , distributions, crosstabs, basic comparisons)Strong attention to detail and quality orientationAbility to manage multiple datasets and tasks simultaneously Comfortable working in fastpaced, deadlinedriven environments
- Experience supporting multimarket or regional studies is a plus
- All About You Detail oriented and focused on delivering high quality, accurate data Comfortable taking ownership of defined workstreams and delivering against timelines Confident working with structured datasets and research tools Collaborative and effective when working across global, cross functional teams Proactive in identifying data issues and proposing solutions Able to balance speed with rigor and quality Thrive in a fast paced, dynamic research environment Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4lwboe