Key responsibilities include conducting market
This requires strong storytelling ability
The analyst identifies trends

Role Description

The Consulting Analyst / Research Analyst supports decision-making by delivering structured, evidence-based insights derived from qualitative and quantitative research. The role focuses on breaking down complex business problems into clear analytical components and developing logical frameworks to guide investigation and solution development.

Key responsibilities include conducting market, industry, and competitive research using primary and secondary sources, and synthesizing findings into coherent insights. The analyst identifies trends, benchmarks performance, and evaluates business models, strategies, and operational approaches across different sectors. Work often involves building structured datasets, performing comparative analysis, and developing clear narratives that explain key drivers and implications.

The role also includes preparing client-ready deliverables such as reports, presentations, and executive summaries. Analysts translate large volumes of data and information into concise, structured outputs that support strategic recommendations. This requires strong storytelling ability, ensuring that insights are not only accurate but also actionable and easy to understand.

In addition, the analyst supports hypothesis-driven problem solving by defining research questions, testing assumptions, and refining analytical approaches based on findings. Collaboration with internal teams is essential to ensure alignment on objectives, methodology, and deliverables. The role may also involve tracking project progress, organizing research outputs, and maintaining structured documentation.

Strong intellectual curiosity and adaptability are essential, as analysts are expected to quickly understand new industries, business environments, and functional areas. Attention to detail, structured thinking, and the ability to work with ambiguity are critical to success in this role.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with the capacity to structure complex problems and derive logical conclusions. A solid understanding of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, is essential.

Proficiency in tools such as Excel and PowerPoint is typically required, while familiarity with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools is considered an advantage. Strong capability in structuring presentations and transforming data into clear visual and written narratives is highly valued.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary to present insights in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner. Attention to detail and accuracy in data interpretation and reporting are critical.

Candidates should be comfortable working with large volumes of information, identifying key patterns, and synthesizing insights under time constraints. The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively is important in fast-paced environments.

A background in business, economics, finance, engineering, statistics, or related disciplines is commonly preferred, though not exclusive. Strong curiosity about industries, markets, and organizational behavior is essential, along with a proactive and structured approach to learning and problem-solving.

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