Research Manager - Banking - ME & APAC Industry

About the role:

- This role is part of consulting Research's global industry research team with a focus on the Banking Industry in Middle East, Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Latin America (LATAM).

- We are looking for a candidate with a passion for strategic research related to banking, comfortable contributing with new ideas, exploring and validating new opportunities, and addressing specific business challenges.

- Deep subject matter expertise (SME) in the Banking industry is imperative, as well as the understanding of the key industry trends and challenges, the value chain, the company financial value driver, the key player, the technology/IT evolution, data and AI, consumer trends. A good understanding of the cross-industry synergies with banking and digital platform domains is a plus for example Fintech.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Drive both Thought Leadership and Client Research projects, both for internal consulting objectives and directly for consulting clients.

- Identify the key issues facing companies and design thought provoking points of view on the future of the industry and imperatives for success based upon proprietary insights, market analysis and understanding of emerging trends.

- Originate, sell and develop innovative research to explore provocative questions in a logical and structured manner.

- Design and manage research projects to define and re-shape thinking on major strategic issues, challenges, and opportunities.

- Utilize advanced analytical techniques to develop surprising new insights, and creatively visualize findings for client use

- Support the creation of compelling, business-focused stories.

- Contribute to high-quality presentation materials for current and potential clients, conferences, and other audiences.

- Liaise with industry practice, 3rd party data providers, and suppliers to bring external data and insights into research projects.

- Lead junior team members and actively develop them.

- Support the ongoing development of consulting Research's profile, visibility, and brand across our consulting practice.

Experience and skills:

- Recognized SME

- Strong understanding of industry/company value drivers and financial acumen

- Foundation of core research strategy skills & issue-based problem solving

- Strategic problem solver with the ability to take an issue and turn it into a researchable question

- Experience and facility with data-driven research techniques, data visualization and the application of advanced analytical approaches (e.g., machine learning, natural language processing)

- Ability to design, lead and deliver highly complex and innovative thought leadership research through e.g. industry player benchmarking, financial analysis or executive surveys

- Proven ability to create a project plan and execute against it

- Strong storytelling and communication skills and facility in executive presentation

- Ability to quickly establish credibility with senior-level leaders

- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work in a global, multi-cultural team

- Clear enthusiasm for research and willingness to learn and grow

Additional Information

Reports to: Banking Research Senior Manager

Supervises: Individual contributor role with an opportunity to supervise at a later stage

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree (preferably in business, economics, statistics, engineering or science), plus a full-time Masters/post-graduate degree (preferably in business, economics, statistics, engineering, science, supply chain, such as business (MBA) or equivalent).

Work Experience: 12+ years business research, thought leadership research and management consulting experience.

Location: Bengaluru, India

Preferred start date: Immediate