CRISIL - Research Analyst

Job Description:

Research Analysts conduct business and financial research to support clients and contribute to internal knowledge building efforts as well as business development initiatives. Typical projects will take a few days to several weeks to complete and will involve gathering, analyzing, synthesizing and presenting information and data using structured methodologies and frameworks.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

- Assist clients and/or other research delivery team members in articulating and refining research requests and projects

- Craft effective search strategies and gather relevant information and data leveraging a broad set of resources (e.g., on-line databases, the Internet, print sources, trade associations, government agencies, company representatives, external research organization, etc). Utilize both secondary and primary research sources and techniques

- Organize, analyze, synthesize and/or summarize data and information using appropriate analytical methodologies and frameworks. Conduct quantitative analysis (e.g., statistical analysis, financial data analysis, etc.) as necessary

- Communicate research results through the creation of structured end-products (memos, spreadsheets, reports, presentations, etc.)

- Complete ad hoc research, knowledge building and business development projects as necessary

Desired Profile:

General Qualifications:

- To perform this role successfully, an individual must be inquisitive and have superior problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills. An established track record of creatively retrieving and analyzing complex business information as well as an ability to synthesize information from diverse sources and present findings in a clear and concise fashion are a must. Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required. Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects with demanding deadlines in a team setting is strongly preferred

Education: MBA (Full Time)

Experience: One to three years of experience, ideally in business research, with a research organization, KPO, consulting firm or an investment bank.