Research Analyst

Later is the world’s most intelligent influencer marketing company, built to give brands the confidence to create unforgettable campaigns. By combining real creator relationships, trusted intelligence, and expert guidance, Later removes fear and guesswork from one of marketing’s most visible investments. Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2. 4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch. By combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Trusted by leading enterprise brands including Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later bridges creativity and performance so campaigns don’t just look good—they deliver results. Learn more at later. com . Research Analyst Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada About this position: As a Research Analyst at Later, you'll be part of a strategic team that directly strengthens pitches, accelerates deals, and improves client retention for our Sales, Strategy, and Account Services teams through rapid, targeted research and insights. This is a strong intermediate role for someone with prior experience as a research or market analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment partnering with revenue teams. Please note we will only be considering applications from candidates located within our Vancouver hub. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in office. What you'll be doing: Strategy - Develop targeted research plans aligned to Sales, Strategy, and Account Services goals. - Deliver rapid, actionable insights from market intelligence, surveys, and data analysis to strengthen pitch narratives. - Identify and prioritize high-value pitches and Strategic Business Reviews (SBRs) to focus research where it drives the most revenue.

- Partner on studies for Strategy and Sales that inform brands on tentpole and seasonal events and holidays. - Build clear, compelling materials for client pitches and SBRs. - Provide trending and competitive insights to support sales and SBR strategies where appropriate. Execution - Own the delivery of proposal and pitch support on a timely basis, driving research quality that improves win rate and retention. - Champion education and evangelization of research across stakeholders and revenue teams. Team & Collaboration - Manage stakeholder relationships independently, with excellent communication skills to understand research needs. - Identify and prioritize key research questions and objectives in partnership with multiple stakeholders, including marketing and sales. - Work collaboratively with stakeholders to influence the timing for collecting and delivering insights. Research & Best Practices - Conduct primarily quantitative and occasional qualitative research, selecting the appropriate methodology based on business needs and goals. - Analyze quantitative data sets from data partners and execute surveys to uncover insights that inform content marketing initiatives. - Translate research findings into clear, concise insights, turning complex information into effective storytelling through infographics, graphs, and other visuals. - Manage time efficiently while balancing priorities, ensuring projects are well run, timely, and planned with clear tasks and milestones. What success looks like: - Within the first 30 days, you've ramped on Later's research tools, survey platforms, and stakeholder landscape across Sales, Strategy, and Account Services. - By 90 days, you're independently fielding research requests, delivering surveys and insights that hold up under revenue-team deadlines.