Research Analyst

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We are working with a highly respected global research institute to appoint a Research Analyst to support a flagship international report on retirement security and pension systems. This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to high-impact research that shapes global thinking on retirement income, pension design, and long-term financial security.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior researchers and subject-matter experts to expand existing cross-country analysis, incorporate new jurisdictions, and deepen insights into retirement income conversion mechanisms. This position is well suited to a research professional with strong quantitative and qualitative skills and a genuine interest in public policy, pensions, and global financial systems.

The successful candidate will be involved in:

• Conducting in-depth research into international retirement and pension systems, including regulatory frameworks and plan design
• Collecting, validating, and analysing quantitative data from OECD, national statistics offices, and regulatory sources
• Supporting qualitative research through stakeholder interviews with regulators, policymakers, and pension experts
• Evaluating pension policy innovations such as automatic enrolment, collective DC arrangements, and income drawdown solutions
• Producing comparative analysis assessing adequacy, sustainability, and equity across retirement systems
• Drafting structured country profiles covering pension architecture, metrics, and reform developments
• Translating complex financial and demographic data into clear insights for technical and non-technical audiences
• Creating charts, visuals, and infographics to support published research outputs
• Maintaining strong research documentation and data management standards

The ideal candidate will have:

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Social Policy, or a related discipline
• Prior experience in research, policy analysis, consulting, or a similar analytical role
• Strong experience combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative policy research
• Knowledge of pension systems, retirement income structures, and demographic trends
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as R, Stata, or Python, with advanced Excel skills
• Experience using data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, QGIS) beneficial
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly
• Highly organised, intellectually curious, and comfortable working independently
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and cultures

To find out more about this role, apply here or email Chris at Christopher.rolfe@bruinfinancial.com

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.