Research Analyst - Risk Management & Insurance

Overview

This role is located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The organization is a not-for-profit with diverse affiliates focused on risk management and insurance education.

The Research Analyst supports research initiatives across insurance and related topics. Responsibilities include project management, content development, primary and secondary research, and data analysis—working closely with the Head of Research Operations to deliver research outputs that advance the organization’s mission.

This position involves using AI, automation, and other emerging technologies to improve productivity and decision-making. The role also requires validating AI-generated results and protecting confidential information.

Work Schedule

• Employees living within a 26-mile radius of the office work a hybrid schedule (2 days onsite per week).
• Candidates residing outside this perimeter are eligible for fully remote work.

Responsibilities

• Generate original research by analyzing insurance, economic, and financial data to benefit the insurance industry, members, and consumers.
• Track research requests, support sponsorship contract development, monitor research deliverable progress, and handle other project management needs as assigned.
• Contribute to key organization products, including executive reports, issue briefs, blogs, presentations, and web content.
• Perform analyses using best practices in data governance.
• Communicate research findings through traditional reporting deliverables and data visualization tools.
• Use primary and secondary research to respond to inquiries from members, staff, academics, consumers, and others.
• Partner with other departments to identify, define, and support research needs and objectives.
• Perform additional data analytics and administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in a research-related field required, with a minimum of 5 years total experience.
• Experience in project management, writing research articles, or reports required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required (Word, PowerPoint, Planner, Teams, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience and/or working knowledge of the risk management or insurance industry.
• Creative usage of Generative AI for research and project management tasks.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while also working independently as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively represent and promote the organization both internally and externally.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with company contribution up to 16%
• Generous time off package including paid vacation, personal, sick, and holidays
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

On our Malvern campus (when working onsite):

• Free lunch every day
• Onsite fitness center
• 1.25-mile walking path