Research Specialist

Position Overview

Title : Research Specialist, South Asia

Reporting to : Research Lead, South Asia

Employment Type : Full-time

Location : India

Start Date : Immediate

Position Summary

Women's World Banking seeks a Research Specialist with 5 to 8 years of consulting experience to support and deliver research assignments across the South Asia region. This role focuses on designing and executing applied research that informs product development and policy design for financial service providers. We are looking for a market research professional with demonstrated expertise across the full research cycle, from study design and data analysis to insight generation and reporting.

The ideal candidate will be adept in both qualitative methods and data analytics, with the ability to translate diverse research needs into fit-for-purpose, mixed-method solutions. Familiarity with AI-enabled research and data science tools is highly desirable, reflecting the evolving landscape of research and innovation.

This role requires dynamism, independence, and strong collaboration skills, working within a lean regional team and engaging with external consultants, research agencies, and client partners to translate evidence into actionable insights that advance women-centered financial inclusion.

The position is remote, with periodic travel to project sites or for in-person meetings, and reports to the Research Lead, South Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute qualitative and mixed-method studies (e.g., consumer insights, concept testing, user journeys).
• Apply market research expertise to inform business and policy recommendations for financial service providers.
• Support impact evaluation and measurement frameworks, integrating gender and inclusion perspectives.
• Produce clear, compelling reports and client deliverables linking research findings to strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including regional teams, global research, and shared services to ensure regional studies both align with global research frameworks and contribute insights that inform global best practices.

Required Qualifications

Success within the first 75 days :

Skills Required

Data Analytics, Python