Manager - Industry Research - Automobile Sector - Indian Markets

Job Description

- Functional Responsibility / Domain Related

- Primary responsibility would be to lead execution of research assignments in Automobile sector

- Ability to run 2-3 assignments simultaneously

- Interact with prospective clients, understand requirements clearly and drive proposal development completely, and support business development in presales activities

- Ability to manage conflicting demands on time from assignments, proposals and other key priorities

- To write articles on emerging trends in the sector and develop franchise material

- The focus of the research assignments would range from short term to long term studies on issues relating to:

- Demand/Market assessment

- Competition analysis

- Project feasibility studies

- Market entry strategies

- Business planning and strategy

Process Adherence

- Ensure high quality of analysis and research output of self and team

- Planning and completion of research projects on schedule

- Working in project teams, coordinating internally to deliver the final output

Client Management / Stakeholder Management

- Interaction with industry sources for primary and secondary research (modeling and desk research) for the respective sector and /or company

- Analytical interactions with the clients, including client presentations

- Ongoing communication with client team and ensuring clarity in understanding relating to assignment

People Development

- Guiding associates in terms of their daily tasks and tactical skill development

- Reviewing their work and ensuring gaps are addressed by other team members

Desired Candidate Profile:

- MBA (Finance) or equivalent OR CA

- 4 - 5 years of relevant work experience in consulting and / or corporate strategy

- Excellent communication and presentation skills

- Strong analytical skills

- Strong understanding of financial concepts and business analysis

- Positive attitude with qualities of a team player

- Innovative and solution orientation

- Ability to think out-of-the box

- Independent performer

- Strong process and knowledge management orientation

- Ability to work in different teams in deadline driven projects often requiring stretched working hours

- Client management skills