Market Research/Financial Data Analyst

• Support a high-impact market research and data analytics engagement for a global payment processing company
• Conduct in-depth research on industry competitors, emerging technologies, and potential acquisition targets
• Analyze trends in the financial technology (fintech) and payments space
• Build profiles and summaries using public sources, databases, and internal tools
• Present findings in executive-ready documents, slide decks, and reports
• Collaborate with peers and senior consultants to adjust to evolving project goals
• Based in the Kansas City metro area and available for a 2–3 month, full-time contract assignment

Requirements

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Tableau, Power BI, or SQL is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Analytics, or a related field
• Prior internship, research assistant, or consulting project experience is preferred
• Interest in fintech, payments, M&A, or corporate strategy is a bonus
• Naturally curious, analytical, and self-motivated with a proactive mindset
• Strong research, critical thinking, and synthesis skills