Consultant- Research &Advisory
Job Summary
This role utilizes business and financial acumen to analyze data / information made available by the client for identification of client challenges and collaborate with your department colleagues to craft solutions alongside identifying key risks / challenges that could be faced in design or implementation of a holistic business strategy for the client’s business and contributing independent ideas / solutions to overcome the same.
Responsibilities : Market Research :
Market Research :
- Conduct secondary market research with little or no supervision including International Benchmarking
- Develop preparatory material for research phase including discussion guides, survey questionnaires, sampling frameworks, etc.
- Support in conducting FGDs, one on one interviews and other forms of primary research orchestrated to attain desired inputs
- Conduct analysis using statistical models and spreadsheets
Information Analysis & Research Deck Preparations :
- Assist the Project Manager in performing analysis of collected information and preparing research decks
- Assist in brainstorming and developing research-based recommendations for business challenges encountered by the client
- Conduct analysis using statistical models and spreadsheets and support in report writing
Project Management :
- Assist the Project Manager in developing regular Project Updates’ for the client and in creating the required presentation decks for management updates
- Assist the Project Manager in identifying and highlighting project -related challenges to the client as necessary
- Assist the Project Manager in any administrative aspect linked to the project including client invoicing and collection of payments
Pre-sales enablement :
- Assist Business Development in putting together the proposal / concept design to bid
- Assist Business Development in proposing the concept to prospects
Technical Skills Required :
Strategy & Business Analysis :
- Good understanding of strategy development and implementation tools including Balanced Scorecard, Porters Five Forces, SWOT Analysis, ANSOFF Matrix, etc.
- Ability to understand and design strategy frameworks as deemed suitable in specific client situations / projects
- Working knowledge of structure and methodology used to develop feasibility reports and business plans for organizations in different sectors (and of different sizes)
- Ability to breakdown complex business challenges into smaller manageable strategic initiatives which can be prioritized for strategic growth and business optimization
Financial :
- Ability to develop comprehensive financial models for establishing feasibility of specific business ideas and new projects
- Develop financial forecasts for the management based on strategic initiatives, geographic expansion plans, new product launch, cross-selling or upselling opportunities for existing products / services
Documentation :
- Excellent skills linked to Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Visio and MS Word
- Ability to write clear, concise and effective project reports
Key Attributes & Skills :
- Creativity, flexibility & innovation
- Problem- solving skills & strong logical reasoning
- Good presentation and negotiating skills
- Clear and effective internal and external communication
- Solicitation of regular feedback from team members for self-improvement
Experience Requirements :
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a consulting / strategy role (preferably with the Big 4)
Qualification Requirements :
Mandatory Qualification :
Master’s in Business Management (preference for majors in Finance or Strategy) / Masters of Economics
Desired Qualification :
PMP / PRINCE2 Certified
Gender Preference : None
Travel Requirements : Low (
Nationality Preference : None