Research Analyst

We’re looking for a curious, detail-oriented, and strategic Research Analyst to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on transforming complex, ambiguous data into compelling insights that influence business decisions. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to analyze data, uncover patterns, and build high-impact presentations that bring the story to life.

As a Research Analyst at Smartly, you will...

• Analyze structured and unstructured data (primarily in Excel/Spreadsheets and via SQL) to uncover key trends, insights, and business opportunities.
• Distill complex data sets into clear, actionable takeaways that influence marketing, communications, or business strategy.
• Build compelling presentations that communicate data-driven stories with clarity and impact.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand business questions and align analysis to their needs.
• Be a data detective—proactively identify and explore data to answer strategic questions and surface unexpected insights.
• Bring a structured, logical approach to solving open-ended problems and ambiguous datasets.
• Maintain strong organizational awareness to ensure insights are relevant and timely.
• Help create scalable frameworks for recurring insights and reporting deliverables.

We're definitely looking for you, if you…

• 5+ years of experience in a research, insights, business analyst, or strategy role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; you can independently analyze and visualize data with clarity.
• Proven ability to tell compelling stories with data and tailor insights to executive and technical / non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity; you know how to ask the right questions and narrow focus from broad prompts.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational awareness and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in survey analysis, brand tracking, and/or marketing analytics.

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About Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.

Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

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