Senior Analyst - Consulting/Research/Outsourcing Strategy - IIM/MDI/ISB/FMS

Key responsibilities

- Work closely with colleagues within the Global Sourcing (GS) practice, other practices, and external market participants to support client engagements, develop syndicated reports

- Develop domain knowledge and get recognized as SMEs within Everest Group as well as the wider industry

Interact with industry constituents such as global enterprises, service providers, and industry associations to form a 360-degree view

Drive structuring and gathering of relevant subject-area data and information through primary and secondary research

Lead detailed numerical analysis of data combined with domain knowledge to identify as well as predict key trends affecting markets

Own select work streams for project deliverables

Proactively deliver and manage practice agenda for published research reports

- Consolidate numerical analysis and domain knowledge into publishing best-in-class industry reports and cutting-edge thought papers through original research and blue-sky problem solving

- Lead medium-sized custom advisory engagements - understand client-specific requirements and conduct relevant research to provide recommendations

- Support business development efforts through proposals, marketing campaigns, etc. and leveraging market connect

- Interact with market participants and build visibility with clients, prospects, and overall market through blogs, whitepapers, newsletters, presentations

- Identify areas of research based on industry and client needs, and proactively develop new content in identified work-streams

- Contribute to plans for internal growth and actively develop domain expertise, leveraging subject matter experts, and external sources

- Ensure quality of products and adherence to Everest Group standards

Skills & activities

- Strong problem solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and analytical capability

- Strong oral and written communication skills, including attention to detail

- Project management skills: ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and successfully manage deadlines

- Self-motivated, strong organization skills (able to manage own time and prioritize), and work independently

- Ability to interact and effectively work with others in a global team environment

- Comfort with ambiguity of an entrepreneurial environment

- Motivated to excel in business

- Comfort with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)

- Solid business judgment, professional in appearance

- Long term desire to contribute to business growth and build a career as a business leader

Education & experience

- MBA from Tier-1 B-School

- 2-3 years post-MBA work experience in consulting/research environment

- Understanding/experience in outsourcing space or offshoring trends is an added advantage

- History of excellence in academics, personal and vocational achievements

Reporting relationships

- Reports to: Practice Director

Compensation

- Based interview performance and industry