Product Analyst

Product Analyst

Do you want to work on complex problems? Are you a conceptual thinker? Do you enjoy writing? If so, we'd love to hear from you

In this position, you will use your qualitative research, problem-solving, project management and writing skills to develop robust frameworks, generate meaningful insights from data and communicate complex ideas. Our team develops and maintains standardised frameworks and surveys that underpin insightful data comparisons between higher education institutions. We play a core role in maintaining the integrity of information for our international benchmarking program in the higher education sector (UniForum) and supporting Nous Data Insight's growth: new clients, new regions, new products and new sectors.

Applicants may have a range of prior experiences and skills. Seniority level of the position is flexible.

About Nous Data Insights

Nous Data Insights is a world-leading provider of data-led solutions, specialising in the higher education sector. We are over 50 people across offices in Australia, London, and Toronto, working with some of the most prestigious universities in the world as members of our collaborative benchmarking and insights program, UniForum. New innovations in our BI and reporting platform will extend the insights already available, grow our portfolio of sophisticated data and decision-support solutions and deliver powerful strategic analytics for our clients.

Nous Data Insights is part of Nous Group, an international management consultancy with over 750 people working across Australia and New Zealand, the UK, Ireland and Canada. Nous Group is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work in the UK, Canada, and Australia, reflecting our expanding global influence and success. Nous consistently garners accolades as an exceptional workplace through various competitive reviews. We've been acknowledged as one of LinkedIn's Top Companies for career growth in Australia and have been awarded Best Management Consulting Firm by the Australian Financial Review on multiple occasions.

As a Product Analyst, you will:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of our proprietary data collection frameworks, tailored to our higher education products
• Lead the design and development of staff- and student-facing survey products
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research utilising internal and client contacts to inform these improvements
• Facilitate client feedback workshops to gather expert input, test proposed changes and validate that our products meet the changing needs of the higher education sector
• Oversee project workstreams, including developing workplans and roadmaps
• Collaborate with clients, and internal teams across NousCubane's Client Operations Managers, Software Engineering Team, and Consultants from around the world

A bit about you:

• Strong academic background, with a Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Humanities, or a related field. Independent research experience (Honours or Masters) highly regarded
• Passionate about the value of higher education, with knowledge of higher education sector trends desirable
• Experience with data collection frameworks or knowledge management highly desirable
• Committed to doing high quality work
• Curious, thorough, analytical / logical, detail-oriented
• Proficient in synthesising qualitative and quantitative data from various sources and communicating findings clearly in written and verbal form
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage clients and stakeholders
• Positive, generous, collaborative team member
• Willingness to learn and to help others

Some benefits of working with us

• Belong to a small, supportive team that cares about your professional development. We offer active career and professional development support, funding professional development activities and reimbursing one professional membership per year.
• Opportunities to grow with us as we expand into new products and sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options. Hybrid working is supported while acknowledging that the fastest learning happens when working face to face. Staff receive a once off payment to set up your WFH office.
• A collaborative bonus that reflects company performance is available to all permanent employees.
• All staff have great flexibility around public holidays. We understand that people of different cultures, religions, and political beliefs may wish to choose to take alternative days of leave from scheduled holidays.
• Celebrating commitment to Nous Group by enabling access to long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Supporting working parents by providing 18 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave and 10 weeks of paid secondary carer parental leave (access to parental leave is gender neutral).

Finally, some important details…

Nous Data Insights is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and First Nations people.

If you are interested in working on complex problems and want to be part of a dynamic team that puts people at the centre of everything, then we'd love to hear from you Please click apply below.

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