Associate Director - Research

·To be responsible for developing, managing and delivering research engagements

·Have the potential to design out of the box thought processes and analysis framework.

·Ability to work independently and do client handling, Key Account Management focus

·Consultant will develop and apply creative, workable solutions to project-related issues

·Consultant will provide depth of knowledge and experience across all industry to help companies seize opportunities in a world of constant change

·Client Management, generate repeat business.

·Strategic inputs to proposals.

·Regular Client liasioning, client meetings to expand client base etc.

·Ability to develop a strategic framework

·Negotiation, mediation and conflict management skills to resolve complex issues

·Ability to understand / read business environment and build POVs

·The role will involve regular collaboration and discussions with US counterparts and other global clients.

·On a need basis, the position may require attending late-evening calls (up to 10:00 PM IST); flexibility in working hours will be provided.

·The candidate will work on engagements for global clients across multiple geographies.

·Post Graduate (preferably MBA)

·Understanding of Business Research, Market Research and Analyzing Business Issues

·Global perspective, appreciation and understanding of business marketplace

·Willing to travel (depending on project requirement)

·Appreciation for numbers and working knowledge of quantitative / statistical techniques

·Team Management skills

·Project management experience

·Should have Good analyzing and presenting skills

·Ability to multi-task, Manage multiple projects

·Should have handled client facing responsibilities in current / past role

·Self-starter and detail-oriented

·Ability to take end to end ownership of assigned tasks