Small businesses and startups face a myriad of management challenges for their most important asset, its people. With fragmented and disjointed equity and people solutions in the marketplace today, teams need a better solution.
Roots Technology is disrupting and solving universal entrepreneurial pain points by launching Sprout, a comprehensive suite of equity and people management software-as-a-service. Sprout will empower founders and teams to easily manage critical equity and stakeholder information, creating a single source of truth.
Roots was founded by an ex-Uber Asia executive and a China product & engineering leader with a combined 35 years of global startup experience launching companies to scale and managed hundreds of people. We were selected to join the June 2019 cohort of the Hong Kong Cyberport Incubation Program.
We are looking to add talented individuals to our founding team --start from the ground up to build and launch the very rocket ship in which you will ride. Join us in our mission to help teams better manage their stakeholders.
For What We Are Hiring:
We’re looking for a person who is a Product Research Analyst to build and launch the first version of our platform. We are seeking self-sufficient and detailed orientated researcher for immediate hire. Using extensive research methodologies, you will perform detailed research in your assigned field, analyze the gathered data, and present your findings and recommendations. You will play a vital role in sourcing and extracting valuable market information to help develop our products and services.
You’ll have a unique opportunity to join a startup and learn the best practices from Silicon Valley and China against the backdrop of a traditionally financial hub as Hong Kong. We are building people management tools for teams so we will lead by example with a world class culture that promotes diversity and inclusion and enable our people to reach their maximum potential.
What You Will Do:
ü Coordinate with product management to determine research objectives
ü Work following project brief and deliver frequent project updates
ü Develop and direct given research assignments
ü Create a plan of action, set project goals, and manage to completion
ü Conduct detailed research of intended subject matter according to business needs
ü Formulate effective and efficient research processes
ü Identify market trends and patterns
ü Design surveys, questionnaires, polls, etc. specific to research requirements
ü Test research methodologies to confirm intended purpose of evaluation
ü Perform fieldwork, interviews, experiments, concept tests, etc. to gather data
ü Utilize various professional sources to find and extract pertinent information
ü Perform evaluative analysis of selected resources and current market data
ü Organize and maintain research databases
ü Frequently self-audit work and check data for errors and inconsistencies
ü Compile and organize findings in graphs, charts, mock-ups, and diagrams
ü Document, report, and present research findings to management and end-users
ü Assist in Quality Assurance with products and features that will incorporate your findings
QUALIFICATIONS
· On track to receive or completed a Bachelor's degree in a product management, design, research, economics or related field required
· Detailed orientated with strong work ethic
· Can observe and communicate differences and nuances in comparative products
· Affinity for, with a strong willingness to, building something from nothing
· Previous experience in field of research
· Knowledgeable in various research and testing methodologies
· Experience using statistical analysis software
· Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
· In-depth knowledge of a relevant field such as computer science, law, corporate finance, organizational behavior or software development
· Strong math, statistical and analytical skills
· Effective communicator, both orally and written
· Extremely flexible with scope of tasks
· With strong bias for truth seeking
· Exhibits transparency with teammates
· Team player with strong empathy, ethical and moral beliefs
Benefits and Perks
We will be expanding to offer a full range of benefits, including MPF, full health insurance and other reimbursement programs
Other perks will include a fun, comfortable working environment with catered lunches, yummy snacks to refuel and of course, high quality coffees and teas to keep you powered