CRISIL - Manager - Market/Financial Research - FMCG Domain

CRISIL is a global, agile and innovative analytics company driven by its mission of making markets function better. We are Indias foremost provider of ratings, data, research, analytics and solutions. A strong track record of growth, culture of innovation and global footprint sets us apart. We have delivered independent opinions, actionable insights, and efficient solutions to over 100,000 customers.

CRISIL Research is India's largest independent integrated research house. We provide insights, opinion and analysis on the Indian economy, industry, capital markets and companies. We also conduct training programs to financial sector professionals on a wide array of technical issues.We are India's most credible provider of economy and industry research. Our industry research covers 86 sectors and is known for its rich insights and perspectives. Our analysis is supported by inputs from our network of more than 5,000 primary sources, including industry experts, industry associations and trade channels.

We play a key role in India's fixed income markets. We are the largest provider of valuation of fixed income securities to the mutual fund, insurance and banking industries in the country. We are also the sole provider of debt and hybrid indices to India's mutual fund and life insurance industries. We pioneered independent equity research in India, and are today the country's largest independent equity research house.

Our defining trait is the ability to convert information and data into expert judgements and forecasts with complete objectivity. We leverage our deep understanding of the macro-economy and our extensive sector coverage to provide unique insights on micro-macro and cross-sectoral linkages. Our talent pool comprises economists, sector experts, company analysts and information management specialists.

Role summary:

Functional Responsibility / Domain Related

- Primary responsibility would be to work on research assignment s w.r.t different sectors and companies

- Independently lead assignments and client interactions

The focus of the research assignments would range from short term to long term studies on issues relating to:

- Demand/Market assessment

- Price and cost analysis and project economics

- Competition analysis o Project feasibility studies

- Market entry strategies o Business planning and strategy 

- Process Adherence

- Ensure high quality of analysis and research output

- Planning and completion of research projects on schedule

- Working in project teams, coordinating internally to deliver the final output

- Client Management / Stakeholder Management

- Interaction with industry sources for primary and secondary research (modeling and desk research) for the respective sector and /or company

- Analytical interactions with the clients, including client presentations by the team

- People Development

- Guiding associates in terms of their tasks

- Reviewing their work

Qualification : MBA (Finance) or equivalent OR CA

Experience : 2 - 5 years of relevant work experience in consulting and / or corporate strategy

Skills :

- Excellent communication and presentation skills

- Strong analytical skills

- Strong understanding of financial concepts and business analysis

- Positive attitude with qualities of a team player

- Innovative and solution orientation

- Ability to think out-of-the box

- Independent performer

- Strong process and knowledge management orientation

- Ability to work in different teams in deadline driven projects

- Client management skills

If interested, kindly apply to the post.