Primary Function:

The Research Analyst will support dss+ in the areas of industry research and analysis with a primary focus on operations risk, operations excellence and ESG/Sustainability space. The analyst will be required to provide research support in areas such as client and industry analysis, benchmarking, aid client engagements/data analysis, help build point of views, track business drivers & trends and develop actionable insights on a range of topics of interest to business.

Brief Job Description:

• Conduct research on prospective clients, including business overview, financial, operational, safety and sustainability related information
• Strong understanding of financial, operational and other quantitative metrics reported by corporates. Must have strong ability to relate and link different pieces of information and bring out relevant analysis & business perspectives succinctly and insightfully. Synthesize and present clear takeaways & recommendations
• Conduct industry research, including the gathering & maintenance of industry info/statistics, creating benchmarks, competitive analysis and point of views
• Provide support for client engagement and data analysis
• Analyze data gathered from both external and internal sources to develop relevant and actionable insights which help form business hypothesis
• Provide the analysis in the form of well-structured documents & presentations
• Interface with business leaders, BDMs, consultants and clients to understand requirements and help meet business needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Science/Engineering with a Master’s degree in business management (preferably Finance/Operations)
• Experience: 2-3 years
• Experience working in similar roles in consulting organizations with a good understanding of various industries & sectors would be a strong plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information/data with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at combining & interpreting data/information from multiple streams to derive deep insights and presenting findings in a structured manner
• Strong problem-solving orientation; understand the ask and proactively work towards solution
• Open to travel on client engagements
• Flexibility to work remotely, hybrid and from office location

Minimum Skills Required:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skills in Microsoft Suite of products – PowerPoint/Excel/Word; SharePoint
• Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to prepare and present well-structured analysis
• Self-Starter, conscientious and ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work with team members remotely, and build strong relationships to support business

Targeted Competencies:

• Technical / Professional Knowledge
• Consultative thinking
• Communication ability written and oral
• Adaptability & Flexibility for multi-tasking
• Deep Analytical skills
• Customer Focus
• Planning, Organizing & Prioritizing
• Contributing to team success
• Quality Orientation
• High Energy

Location: PAN India