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Primary Responsibility and Key Tasks

Work with the Pod Leader, a seasoned senior analyst and Client Sales Team to provide research & analysis on (amongst other things):

• Understand the client brief, and generate insightful reports through research and analysis
• Analyze industry trends and market developments and present meaningful insights
• Create in-depth, relevant research reports on potential targets
• Develop deep-rooted knowledge of and expertise in the vertical and cloud solutions
• Assist in research in other verticals as needed
• Mentoring new analysts with research requests, established process to bring them to scale.

Primary Responsibility and Key Tasks

• Client Sales Teams
• Fellow Analysts
• Client Subject Matter Experts

Competencies Required in role

Problem Analysis:

Ability to demonstrate some of the following behaviours in the context of the deliverables outlined as the Key Tasks for the Role.

• Assimilates information quickly to get to the key facts
• Recognizes clear trends within data
• Applies lessons learnt from previous experiences
• Applies a logical approach to the analysis of information and data
• Understands the information needed and finds ways of obtaining it
• Maintains confidentiality of information used and exchanged during research

Communication & Impact:

• Builds trust with other analysts through open and honest dialogue even in difficult situations
• Speaks clearly and succinctly
• Writes accurately, clearly and effectively
• Structures his / her communications
• Demonstrates enthusiasm

Teamwork:

• Keeps necessary people informed of activities and developments
• Volunteers to assist co-workers and covers work for others

Planning & Organizing:

• Determines best use of time and assigns activities appropriately
• Establishes priorities and plans for own work
• Ensures urgent and important tasks are completed first
• Identifies resources needed for own assignments: Uses simple tools and systems to structure personal activities (e.g. .to do. Lists, follow up procedures)
• Escalates issues quickly if they can't be managed or resolved within agreed time-scales
• Quickly and accurately reports on the status of work
• Meets deadlines by managing time effectively

Drive & Commitment:

• Goes above and beyond the basic job to ensure success
• Demonstrates a positive, "can-do" attitude
• Demonstrates commitment to his / her own and the team's goals
• Sees tasks through to completion to achieve the desired results
• Responsive, quick to act on inputs / feedback
• Prepares for meetings, reads assigned material and completes agreed work requirements
• Believes he/she can make a difference
• Does what is necessary to meet deadlines
• Volunteers for projects

Career Path

The incumbent will be able to progress materially as follows over time:

• Handle tasks independently and demonstrates consistent excellence
• Progress to more complex deliverables
• Become a subject matter expert
• Lead a team of analysts
• In time, and after demonstrating relevant capabilities, there may be opportunities to move laterally into other areas of business where these skills are in demand.

Language

• Good Communication in English and Specific language

Professional Qualifications & Skills

Professional Qualifications:

• A graduate or an MBA (preferred) with 1-2  years' experience in a research role, preferably in a financial, market research or management consulting firm (mandatory)
• Hands-on experience in the chosen research vertical (BFS, Telecom, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Technology etc.)

The individual is expected to demonstrate:

• Analytical and inquisitive mindset, with enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Should be able to work under general supervision, with limited review of work needed
• Strong written and oral communication skills and presentation capabilities
• Excellent presentation skills - PowerPoint and Google Slides (gSuite) experience
• Experience creating pitch decks for cloud services across multiple industry verticals is highly desirable
• Knowledge of cloud products is highly desired

Personal Attributes

Ideal candidates will have a track record of success in their academic and professional life. They would be expected to:

• Demonstrate the highest level of ethics
• Be a self-starter, with initiative, energy, commitment, and show he/she is keen to learn.
• Enthusiastic to contribute ideas, and open to ideas from others.
• Be flexible, and adaptable to different working styles
• Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Be able to work independently and in a team
• Cooperate with others in the team
• Have the confidence to discuss instructions and deliverables with research analysts and supervisor to ensure clear understanding.
• Be able to assimilate information and understand the context of each specific research deliverable very quickly
• Feel comfortable working in a global environment.
• Have strong leadership skills and be able to command respect