Assistant Manager, Research & Insights

About the company:

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. Its a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart.

BDO India Services Private Limited (or BDO India) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold.

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager will be responsible for managing multiple research and advisory engagements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, client-ready outputs. The role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement, analytical thinking, and research capabilities to support strategic decision-making for internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Client Management

• Manage multiple research projects from scoping through execution and delivery.
• Develop project plans, manage timelines, track progress, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and relationship management.
• Gather client requirements, address feedback, resolve issues, and identify opportunities for cross-selling and value-added support.

Research & Analysis

• Lead and execute business, market, industry, company, and financial research assignments.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop reports, presentations, market assessments, benchmarking studies, and strategic intelligence outputs.

Quality & Delivery Excellence

• Review project deliverables for accuracy, relevance, completeness, and overall quality.
• Ensure all outputs are client-ready, insight-driven, and aligned with project objectives.
• Identify project risks, challenges, and escalation requirements proactively.

Team Collaboration & Knowledge Development

• Collaborate with internal teams, subject matter experts, and stakeholders across practices.
• Support knowledge management initiatives and contribute to thought leadership development.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on research methodologies and deliverable quality.

Technology & Data Utilization

• Leverage research platforms, databases, analytics tools, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and insights generation.
• Utilize data visualization and storytelling techniques to present complex findings in a clear and compelling manner.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, English Literature, Mass Communication, or a related discipline from a reputed institution.
• 4-6 years of experience in research, consulting, business intelligence, market intelligence, or analytics roles.
• Prior experience with research and consulting firms, advisory organizations, knowledge services teams, or corporate strategy functions preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing client-facing engagements and multiple concurrent project