SATOV is a growing management consulting firm based in Toronto. Founded in 2002, the firm is recognized as the leading boutique strategy consultancy in Canada. Our work spans growth strategy, operational excellence and M&A advisory. In addition to a group of recurring corporate clients, we have a strong and growing private equity practice with funds in Canada and the United States.

The SATOV value proposition is based on providing top-tier expertise with a practical edge. Our one-word motto is “relentless”. It describes our attitude and effort to get to the right answer for our clients.

Our internal culture is intense and performance-driven, but also close-knit and familial. Employees at all levels work together very closely on projects. The leadership of the firm is transparent about the strategy and operations of the firm. Team members are expected to participate frequently in business development and other firm-building activities.

Our in-house research team plays a pivotal role in driving insight-led strategies that guide major investment and business decisions. Our clients are in the consumer goods and retail sectors along with chain healthcare, and real estate. We also partner with our strategy clients to serve private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

As a Consumer Insights Research Analyst at SATOV, you will play a crucial role in our projects, taking ownership of substantial research workstreams and demonstrating proficiency in storytelling and insights related to critical consumer research, including social trends, statistics, and modeling. You will work closely with other analysts, managers, or partners to set project parameters and touch points, gradually working more independently to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients.

You will be responsible for hands-on, end-to-end project involvement, from proposal or brief to final report. We prioritize providing practical advice based on strong analytics.

Additionally, you will engage in qualitative research, including IDIs, focus groups, and ethnographies. This will involve project design, recruiting, moderating, engaging participants, analyzing and reporting findings.

• • Experience working in a consumer research company or similar  
  • Good understanding of consumer research process
  • Undergraduate or postgraduate degree, especially in sociology, psychology, linguistics, philosophy, economics, business or marketing research 
  • Flexibility and interest in solving problems and having to think of novel solutions

  Ability to implement standard and novel solutions for participant recruiting, interviewing technology, and process management

  • Experience using and implementing AI and automation processes 
  • Strong competency in Excel, PowerPoint, Displayr (or SPSS)
  • Strong organizational skills, especially in self-organization and time management
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to craft compelling narratives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex analyses and insights effectively
  • Perseverance and goal orientation, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for clients and the firm
  • Strong research capabilities to gather and synthesize relevant information

  If you are ready to make an impact and contribute to transformative strategies for leading organizations, we invite you to apply and join our passionate team at SATOV Consultants!

  Job Type: Full-time

  Pay: Competitive, plus participation in company-wide bonus program

  Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Long Term Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off

  Work Location: In person. You will be expected to be in the office 3 or more days per week

  Application deadline: April 21, 2026

  Expected start date: Immediate

  Consumer Insights Analyst
  Application requirements

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  Send application materials to: [email protected]
  1. Resume
  2. Transcripts 
  3. Cover letter that outlines why you want to join our firm and provide a short answer to the following question:
  1. Client Project: Describe one project you have worked on over the past 12-18 months that was interesting to you. 
     1. What was the problem?
     2. How was it solved, what process was taken?
     3. What was your role?
     4. What did you find most interesting about the project?