The Smart Cube - Senior Analyst

Role Description:

- Execute business research projects in the area of strategy; procurement and /or marketing for various clients including large corporations and professional service firms

- Understand research objectives based on client type and accordingly follow a work approach, interpret and analyze information for accuracy, exhaustiveness and applicability

- Source the relevant and accurate information through secondary (including databases) and primary research

- Present the analysis in a structured manner

- Deliver high quality, client-ready output with minimal supervision; identify risks / issues and escalate to the project leads in a timely manner

Role Expectation:

- Ability to conduct secondary and primary research for complex business problems

- Ability to extract relevant information from various databases such as DialogPro, Thomson, Factiva and Bloomberg;

- Basic understanding of industry dynamics such as KPIs and frameworks such as SWOT analysis, Porter's Five Forces; strong domain knowledge of his core subjects/specialization area (educational as well as work experience)

- Creative outlook and ability to think of multiple approaches to address a problem

- Motivated, fast thinking, dynamic person with strong business acumen

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

- Strong team player and keen learner

- Perseverant and - can do- attitude

- Go getter with quick grasping ability

- Proactive and ready to take initiative

Experience : 1.5 to 4 years of experience in business research

- Experience of direct interaction with clients, both through emails and conference calls

- Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of various industries and other concepts such as best practices, strategy and key performance indicators

- Knowledge of various databases such as DialogPro, Thomson, Factiva, ProFound

- Knowledge of using Power Point, Excel and Word in a creative manner to deliver the desired output

- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)