Research Specialist - Software & Platforms

The Software & Platform Research Specialist will eventually be expected to understand the key issues facing S&P players and the S&P industry at large to be able to design core research questions to help inform and overcome. It is also critical to understand key consumer, business, market and technology trends impacting the S&P industry, and continually build expertise in core areas of interest by staying abreast of key industry developments.

Key Responsibilities :

- Assists and supports the development of thought-provoking insights through market analysis and in-depth review of trends, guided by the Research lead

- Draw on both traditional and innovative data sources and research methodologies to explore the key questions in a logical, structured manner

- Analyze, visualize, and interpret data from multiple sources for client use

- Understand and audit the data needed to underpin effective industry consulting and strategy work

- Updates our proprietary in-house models and provides results to the practice when needed

- Can build dashboards and insightful visualization using BI tools like Power BI/Qlik

- Basic working knowledge Python, R or SPSS for statistical research, data modelling and visualization will be a plus

- At ease with number crunching

- Can easily work with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau etc.)

- An expert in secondary information sources and data gathering

- May contribute to articles/blogs/thought pieces through publication channels and other channels

- Be an advocate for the S&P sector

- Ability to work on multiple engagement and geographies at any one time. Work is mostly virtual, but with global presence/reach

Skills Required:

- Strong grasp of data, with ability to analyze, visualize, and interpret

- An appetite to use data creatively to drive business outcomes

- Able to learn and embrace new sources, tools, and skills, including alternative modes of research delivery/data visualization tools also a plus (e.g., Power BI, Qlik etc.). Eventually must be able to develop dashboards on Power BI/Qlik.

- Familiarity with Power Query editor will be an added advantage.

- Foundation of core research strategy skills & problem solving

- Attention to detail

- Experience or demonstrated interest in the S&P industry, including sense of the role of data, digital and technology in disrupting industries

- Interest in data driven storytelling

- Intellectual curiosity

- Willingness to learn and grow

- Clear enthusiasm for research

- Ability to plan and manage time and own workload

- Strong communications skills and good interpersonal skills in one-to-one and team settings

- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize appropriately and effectively

Qualifications & Experience:

- Specialist (preferable): ~5 to 8 years research experience

- 5+ years of work experience preferably in a consulting environment, third party research organization, or role in the strategy function of a supply chain organization. Intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial attitude

- Experience with data science and visualization and design thinking as well as public speaking

- Worked with a start-up, global / large private corporation or institution, research think tank or recognized research provider or design company

- Presented to senior stakeholders

- Collaborated in a team of researchers, using research tools and methodologies, including on a virtual basis

- A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, economics, business, finance, or other related areas.

- Advanced degree (MBA or Masters in relevant fields) preferred.