Job Description

The Senior Research Analyst must be well-versed with both primary and secondary research and should Be able to search for relevant information on the web, synthesize the information, conduct required analysis and create research reports or presentations Be able to conduct interviews of senior executives of global firms, service providers and government entities in emerging markets. Responsibilities: Contribute to research projects - formulate research plan and methodology; develop and track project plan, create analysis plan questionnaires, collect information, analyze data Conduct primary and secondary research Establish mechanism for preparing baseline reports and continual tracking of data points required for continuous, long term research projects covering global service delivery locations and service providers Identify information needs from service providers and country associations, and coordinate information gathering with internal teams interfacing with service providers and such associations Enhance the standard research frameworks based on engagement learning s, specific client requirements and perceived gaps Identify alternative and other data sources and mechanisms to collect data more efficiently and effectively Prepare presentations with well-formatted charts, appropriate callouts, meaningful titles and a sequence of slides that convey high impact messages. Support advisors and sales team with required research information and provide support for proposal creation Manage third party research activities including coordination, providing feedback and reviewing deliverables Develop expertise and interact with outsourcing buyers, service providers, subject matter experts and others in the process of developing and delivering research services Support knowledge management activities Over time, Senior Research Analysts become specialist analysts and Team leaders in areas of the market, providing expert guidance and advice to global outsourcing buyers. Experience and Skills : Consistent focus on delivery excellence Highly analytical Ability to work with limited supervision and against pressing deadlines Highly organized and detail oriented Excellent skills in word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software Experience with / exposure to research on outsourcing market (buyers, vendors, locations, pricing, etc.)

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