Evalueserve - Group Manager - Market Research - Chemical/Petrochemicals Industry

- Develops deep expertise in specialized research tools & techniques, databases and sources; should focus on developing innovative approaches in estimating market segment and size, supplier market share, customer market share, technology analysis, etc. in petrochemicals/specialty markets and subsequently writing research reports catering to client needs

- Should be able to bring an industry understanding of the petrochemicals and specialty chemicals sector, which would include products, customer segments, competitive forces and trends shaping the industry

- Understanding of Macro Economic indicators and its implication on the demand/supply and pricing scenarios

- Identifying and recommending potential strategic markets and solution areas by cross referencing available primary and secondary data along with prior knowledge of chemical suppliers/formulators/end-use industry manufacturers and Business Processes.

- Analyzing financial results of companies and comprehending analyst reports to obtain key insights into the performance of a company

- Creating a financial report of the company after analyzing company's performance from annual/quarterly filings, company reports and presentations, transcripts, analyst reports etc.

- Benchmarking financial performance of companies using various ratios and parameters, chosen based on their relevance per industry or industry segment of focus.

- Conducts and Initiates various training, allied activities with the team and the group

Skill Set Required:

- Seasoned research professional with a strong focus on petrochemicals industry

- Updated with current events in the industry and ability to identify key trends shaping the industry

- Knowledge of major customer segments, common products and product types

- Knowledge of major players in the industry and competitive landscape

- Understanding of industry standard processes and methodologies

- Understanding of the industry regulatory environment

- Highly adept in understanding business issues and translating them into research priorities

- Financial knowledge - analyzing financial statements and key ratios

- Knowledge of database tools - Bloomberg, Reuters, Factiva

- Ability to ensure that tasks within areas of responsibility are completed in a timely manner

- Effective communicator with excellent relationship building & interpersonal skills

- Strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities

- Possess a flexible & detail oriented attitude

- Ability to pro-actively identify ways to contribute to Evalueserve's goals & mission

- Ability to understand the consulting business environment, language, and processes