Sr Researcher

We currently have an exciting opportunity for the role of Sr Researcher for one of our client into Strategic & Management Consulting.

Location : Gurgaon

The ideal candidate will successfully manage volume high number of varying projects and will thrive in a learning rich, fast-paced, deadline oriented yet thoughtful environment that is customer-focused.

The Senior Researcher will be a creative problem solver and will work well independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

This professional will mentor and coach more junior staff to foster an environment of apprenticeship and knowledge sharing.

S/he will communicate in a clear and concise manner with a positive and engaged face to the customer and will assist in building a loyal customer base

BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Identifies practical, timely and sometimes innovative research approaches; as needed, clarifies request objectives with internal customers ensuring superior customer service standards throughout all interactions; evaluates data quality

- Demonstrates proficiency in conducting comprehensive and high-quality general and at times, industry-specific research independently (e.g., pattern recognition in research)

- Collects, summarizes and synthesizes relevant data and information into appropriate, concise, timely and highly effective output (e.g., email, word, excel, PPT),

- Successfully manages a large volume of requests in a timely fashion, with high-level of accuracy and organization

- Develops deep expertise in specialized research tools, databases and sources; may focus on specific data classes (e.g., demographics, micro-economics, commodities, etc)

- Works collaboratively with colleagues and internal customers and approaches all interactions and deliverables with the highest levels of quality and customer service; coaches and supports in quality control process for Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) and more junior research staff

- Acts as lead across multiple layers of responsibilities (e.g., request coordination, scoping, etc)

- Contributes to building "best in class research function" by partnering directly with consultants and Practice Areas to understand knowledge needs; proactively identifies knowledge gaps; suggests improvements in the research process; helps develop the overall service portfolio

- Supports more complex research products (e.g., press packs)

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

- 4-6+ yearsof advanced research experience within professional services firms, academia, government or equivalent

- University degree (MBA preferred) with demonstrated high academic achievement

- Proven research and commercial database searching capabilities (e.g. Thomson, Bloomberg, Orbis, Alacra, Factiva, SNL financial, Planet retail etc.); focus on specialized areas a plus (Financial institutions, Insurance, Energy etc.)

KEY COMPETENCIES :

- Accuracy and strong attention to detail

- Effective prioritizing and multi-tasking ability

- Superior written/verbal communication skills

- Solid problem-solving orientation, ability to work in a fast-paced, team and customer-oriented environment

- Sound business knowledge; highly developed understanding of research techniques and information sources/databases

- Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint