Research Analyst - Consulting

Research Analyst, -B.Tech/B.E Graduate (Premium Institute)Only

Key Accountabilities

Assignment Research:

- Execute Global assignment research for client projects determined by the Segment Leader and the Global Practice Specialist

- Demonstrate excellent research expertise and build in-depth knowledge of key markets and talent pools

- Leveraging firm and individual knowledge / experience to act as a thought partner in the start-up phase of the search process, including setting expectations / confirming next steps

- Recommend initial candidate profiles to calibrate with team and validate search strategies, including alternate approaches and priority target companies

- Define search strategy to identify potential candidates through internal/external sources

- Verify and/or update candidate details on the internal database using external data sources

- identify and prioritise target companies through market research

Accountable for assessing and prioritizing potential candidates through database, internal network, external resources and market outreach as appropriate

Conduct informal referencing to validate candidates

Initial candidate outreach on appropriate mid-level assignments to obtain biographical information, gauge interest for new opportunities, develop initial assessment and warm the introduction to a consultant

Support the assignment team throughout the search processes to drive strategy, bring forward candidate solutions and supporting client materials, such as client-ready candidate profiles and progress reports

Ensure the real-time capture of insights on candidates and companies in the Firm's proprietary database throughout the course of the assignment

Business Development Support:

- Develop business development research to support Segment growth strategy

- Alert Consultants to key moves and market changes, highlighting potential business development opportunities and rally team around specific actions

- Recommend the strategy behind high-quality marketing presentations inclusive of calibration candidates

- Leverage domain expertise and strategic thinking to develop winning marketing presentations and pitches

- Participate as part of core team (partnering with Consultants) in managing key accounts and/or cultivating aspirational accounts

- Share Company/Client and Candidate specific updates

- Keep abreast of market intelligence and proactively provide informed views of the industry/sector to help colleagues get up to speed quickly

- Leverage strategic insights to understand Client needs and spot new business opportunity

Knowledge Management:

- Contribute to the Firm's knowledge management activities by looking for opportunities to share expertise and best practices, developing a network of people within an industry or functional area and recording pertinent information in a timely manner

- Develop specialist knowledge and insights into the trends, strategies and characteristics of the sector and its leaders

- Partner with the Segment Leader and/or Knowledge Manager on key practice knowledge initiatives and knowledge sharing