Senior Research Analyst - BPO

 

Avance Consulting is a fast growing Executive Search firm with offices in UK
and India. We currently have the following position for one of our clients

Position: Senior Research Analyst - BPO

Location: Gurgaon

Contact: chitra at avanceservices dot com or +91 90000-03903

The Organization: Our client is a leading global consulting firm with a
very strong research practice.

Rationale for this position

Leader of a 2-3 person team which researches and provides insightful
analysis on an outsourcing-relevant field (e.g., Human Resources
Outsourcing). Role will include managing specific research agenda,
authoring reports and white papers, developing expertise in select field,
global interaction with buyers, suppliers, subject matter experts,
investors, and internal Company's employees.

Key Responsibilities

o Build Thought Leadership in the BPO Outsourcing Domain.

o Support internal business development efforts, consultant teams and
Company's research efforts

o Set plan for internal growth and actively develop domain expertise,
leveraging subject matter experts, internal company, and external sources

o Define agenda for focus areas or work streams. Includes:

o Identify priority areas in which knowledge is either inadequate or
missing

o Suggesting processes for filling any data or analysis gaps

o Actively participate in agenda planning meetings, definition/refinement
of product, setting timelines for deliverables

o Problem solve and structure work to manage to deliverables and
timelines

o Ensure quality of research products and adherence to firm's formats and
standards

o Proactively develop depth of insight regarding focus areas, key trends
and implications to buyers, suppliers, investors, and technology providers

The Selected candidate should be:

. MBA from only IIMs, ISB or XLRI (only 2005/2006/2007 Passout)

. 2-4 years work experience in research/ consulting environment

. Refined business communication skills for external market
communication

. Interest in outsourcing space and sourcing trends

. History of excellence in academics, personal and vocational
achievements

. Strong problem solving skills and analytical capability

. Strong oral communication skills, comfort with public speaking

. Strong written communication skills with attention to detail

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

. Self-motivated and able to prioritize and work independently

. Desire to be in an entrepreneurial environment; comfort with
ambiguity