Evalueserve - Research Lead - Business Research

Evalueserve is a global professional services provider offering research, analytics, and data management services. We are powered by mind+machine - a unique combination of human expertise and best-in-class technologies that use smart algorithms to simplify key tasks. This approach enables us to design and manage processes that can generate and harness insights on a large scale, significantly cutting costs and timescales and helping businesses that partner with us to overtake the competition.

We work with clients across a wide range of industries and business functions, helping them to make better decisions faster; reach new levels of efficiency and effectiveness; and see a tangible impact on their top and bottom line.

Job Description :

- We currently have a dedicated team working for the Marketing Strategy and Competitive Insights team of a US based Fortune 100 asset management firm. The team works on complex assignments ranging from thematic reports, providing strategic insights, earnings analysis of key competitors, etc. The team is closely integrated with the client and engages with their senior subject matter experts on a continuous basis on existing projects as well as potential areas of collaboration.

- This team has developed a strong relationship with the client over the last few years and has consistently received exceptional feedback from the client.

- This role will require the analyst to engage senior members of the client team in meaningful discussions on the impact of key events on the sector, issue analysis, etc. The key aspects of the role include:

Thematic/Analytical reports : Writing thematic reports and articles on a variety of segments including insurance, retirement, annuities, wealth management, asset management, etc.

Industry Presentations : Preparing strategic presentations providing an in-depth view of the client's target industry, covering various topics including industry trends, competitive landscape, future outlook, strategic initiatives etc.

Competitor Profiles : Conducting an in-depth analysis of each competitors- business, strategy, and performance

Financial Analysis of Companies : Creating earning analysis reports of public companies

Providing Competitive/Strategic Insights : Tracking key developments in the target client segments and drawing out their potential impact on the sector and the requisite changes in client's strategy

Research Catalog Management : The client provides the Evalueserve team with access to over 90 databases the team is expected to be knowledgeable about these databases and leverage these tools in analysis that they produce

Knowledge Development : Driving knowledge development and conducting knowledge sharing sessions for the team

Requirements :

- Ability to work independently on strict deadlines, eye for details

- Good writing skills

- Previous work experience in the financial services domain and understanding of asset management, insurance and retirement products is desirable

- Knowledge of MS-Office (Power point and Word in particular)

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skill Set Required : Business Research

Experience : 5-7