Research Analyst - Oil & Gas/Utilities/Resources Vertical

- Highly proactive and action oriented individual -- adept at using tools/databases to retrieve information quickly, use skills and imagination in searching relevant information that is challenging to mine and increase proficiency gradually in processing such information

- Well read, well informed and with an ability to grasp lot of information -- has an active interest in following news/events/developments with economic relevancy and understand how it impacts the company one is in and accordingly, his or her own project or work

- Should quickly grow to understand the end to end of the business they're working in

- Possesses an intent (and ideally ability) to summarize information quickly and look for patterns/themes

- Articulate and refine understanding of complex issues in a simple manner

- Has a mindset to prod at facts - starts with asking/framing questions; use judgement and subsequently attempt to develop logical answers

- Deliver insights/research/analytics of higher quality and relevance to drive business strategy and growth by assisting stakeholders/consultants with meaningful research/analysis, white papers, publication in industry periodicals and marketing collateral

- Deliver and develop in-depth insights on company/industry/country/region (e.g business, operational, financial and geo-political risks, macro and micro-economic analysis, market structure and opportunity research, company/industry analysis and forecast etc.)

- Build specialized understanding of related insurance/re-insurance markets globally (size, market and cost structure, competitive intelligence, trend etc.) Strong quantitative and analytical skills with ability to translate data into meaningful insights is a big plus

- Demonstrated accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail

- Advanced skills in MS Office and various databases. Proficient in research tools/databases

- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS-Excel will be an added advantage

- Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

- A high-minded team player

- Strong intellect with proficient commercial and entrepreneurial instinct

- Ability to work within tight deadlines

- Ability to challenge upwards

- Ability to adapt own work in a fast changing environment

- Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment, break clich's and introduce a dynamic approach