Business Research - Banking & Capital Markets

Sr Manager/Manager-Banking & Capital Markets- Business Research

MNC Shared Services

Location-NCR,India

- This role focuses on supporting the firm's Global Sector Center (GSC) for Banking and Capital Markets (BCM) sector. The candidate shall work closely and collaborate with Lead Analyst (rank: Director) and Strategic Analyst ( rank: Associate Director) from the company in supporting BCM GSC (Sector Center).

- The analyst impacts the firm’s strategic decision-making by providing insightful analysis, based on thorough knowledge of the BCM sector and markets. This insight is provided to firm leadership, BCM sector leadership and account leadership of the firm's priority accounts.

- The analyst proactively monitors and anticipates trends and key issues in the BCM sector that impact the company's business and converts that knowledge into strategic research and analysis deliverables either on a proactive basis or in response to specific requests.

- The analyst, in conjunction with the sector leadership and senior colleagues also plays a key role in driving the firm’s thought leadership program, which contributes to differentiating the firm in the marketplace.

- The analyst builds and sustains strong relationships with the assigned sector leadership team and senior analysts and becomes part of the Sector Center team, largely through virtual interactions. He/she works on a regular basis with the sector leadership, including very senior partners and Sector Center directors.

- The analyst is also responsible for proactively identifying key sectoral issues that should fall on Sector Center’s radar and thereby help in contributing / co-developing Sector Center’s agenda, in conjunction with senior colleagues.

- The analyst networks with a virtual team of colleagues across the firm-wide knowledge community to serve the BCM Sector Center in a consistent and seamless manner.

- The analyst is also responsible for supervising, developing and mentoring junior colleagues within the BCM team.

Essential Functions :

Research and analysis :

- Works proactively and independently to produce insightful qualitative and quantitative analysis to support the Sector Center in developing sector knowledge insights for firm professionals, high value / impact pursuits and thought leadership.

- Un-packs events into key drivers and causes. Demonstrates the ability to develop multiple hypotheses, investigate the alternatives and recommend solutions. Draws together information from primary and secondary sources to prove or disprove hypotheses.

- Transforms ideas into insights and has the ability to understand possible outcomes or implications. Demonstrates the ability to use “what if” approaches to determine the impact of changes in the BCM sector on the business.

- Develops best practices around sector analysis, and shares them with peers and colleagues.

- Demonstrates the ability to link the firm's solutions to current and expected trends and issues in the BCM sector and thereby identify business opportunities for the firm.

- Possesses the ability to collect and analyse information from internal and external subject matter experts through various techniques — face-to-face interviews, telephonic interviews, electronic surveys, etc

- Reviews colleagues’ deliverables and advises on development of distinctive points of view regarding key findings. Coaches colleagues in raising the overall level of analysis.

- Participates in the training and development of colleagues to develop their understanding of the BCM domain.

Communication/Expression :

- Demonstrates strong analytical abilities. Articulates points of view clearly and coherently.

- Presents information visually in a compelling manner, supplementing text and narrative, tailored to the audience.

- Demonstrates sophisticated written and spoken presentation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with sector leadership.

- Demonstrates the ability to coach and advise colleagues on structured thinking and expression.

Relationship Management :

- Interfaces with the firm leadership and Sector Center leadership on a formal and informal basis to share insights and emerging viewpoints, mostly using virtual tools as the primary communication channel. Is sought by the sector leadership regularly for advice and insights on BCM sector and account issues.

- Works to become a trusted virtual team member of the Sector Center as well as the Strategic Market Intelleigence(SMI) networks.

- Maintains regular contact with subject matter specialists, both within and outside the firm.

- Conducts presentations, training, and workshops for Sector Center and staff on key business issues/developments at the sector and account levels.

Project Management :

- Develops project plans and manages projects, including objectives, timelines, milestones, priorities, team member responsibilities and work products.

- Monitors progress and regularly updates stakeholders on potential overruns and changes; re-negotiates timelines, scopes changes and budgets if necessary.

- Develops project work products collaboratively with team members that focus on measurable business impact.

Position requirements :

Education :

- MBA/Masters (e.g., economics, or business studies) or equivalent

Work experience :

- 8+ years in corporate environment

- Detailed knowledge and proven track record in the relevant domain

- Understanding of the domain at global level preferably will be a strong advantage

- Knowledge and experience within a professional services environment an advantage

Skills :

- Excellent spoken and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including financial analysis skills

- Good project and time management skills with the ability to complete multiple tasks and meet deadlines

- Expert in information sources relevant to the domain

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Attributes :

- Passionate about research and analysis, and its practical application in the corporate environment

- Good executive presence and proven ability to build strong working relationships with senior partners of the farm, using primarily virtual communication methods

- Excellent team player; comfortable working in a virtual environment; ability to peer review work and mentor colleagues

- Ability to work under pressure with limited supervision, and produce timely deliverables in a fast-paced environment

- Self-motivated, with strong work ethic and initiative; proactive in identifying issues and opportunities and delivering insightful solutions

- Holds high level of attention to detail

May require occasional travel

Please forward resume and mark subject line as 'Sr Manager or Manager-BCM'