Position Summary Senior Analyst - Financial Services (FS) – CoRe Research & Insights – Deloitte Support Services India Private Limited Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in the world of business insights and market intelligence? Do you find the interplay of business economics/financials, industry dynamics, and macroeconomic environment thrilling? If yes, then CoRe Research & Insights is the team for you. The team supports, develops, writes, and presents market intelligence outputs for internal practitioners across the globe powering Deloitte’s market strategies with insights. Work you’ll do Work on research-based insights which will be used to understand issues and opportunities pertaining to Banking and Insurance clients and enable robust discussions. Respond to requests from Financial Services stakeholders and support them with research and analysis requirements that includes issue-based analysis Perform end-to-end project management including work delegation, quality reviews, and stakeholder communication Extract the most relevant information answering the research needs from the relevant databases. Learn and apply established research tools and methodologies to develop innovative research ideas. Liaise with colleagues from Deloitte offices spread across the globe and stakeholders to understand, refine, and manage project expectations and priorities. Support in designing research proposal and formulating research plan through scoping. In-depth qualitative analysis by connecting various pieces of information, identifying patterns and forming logical structure to present a compelling story. Financial analysis, and strategic frameworks are used extensively in the team’s output. Present the key findings using strong business writing, and storyboarding skills. Presents accurate data in appropriate charts and graphs. Follow brand guidelines and prepare uncluttered reports. Execute research projects ensuring quality and timelines in teams, or independently. Follow project execution guidelines around communication, sharing regular updates/flags, and addressing ‘key intelligence questions’ in agreed upon timelines. Suggest alternatives, and creative solutions to address current and anticipatory needs of clients and stakeholders. Take the relationship beyond transactional level. Participate in team level operational and brainstorming activities. This professional will also support Financial Services account and leadership stakeholders by providing input into white paper development and analysis around internal focus areas. Help and mentor new members in the team to come up to speed Core Skills Required Scoping Familiarity and understanding of Banking, Insurance and Investment Management sector related terms Ability to clearly understand the research requirements through effective listening, comprehension, and probing skills Adept in conducting preliminary research to ascertain data availability and estimate time/effort. Use this as input for scope Ability to converse with stakeholders and propose methodologies based on Financial Services domain knowledge Secondary research Ability to find information from authentic sources in an efficient manner. This would require, Good knowledge of databases, public sources of information, and/or industry specific sources (such as Capital IQ, Refinitiv, Pitchbook, etc., ) Ability to validate /triangulate sources for relevancy and accuracy Analysis Analytical skills to provide actionable insights to practitioners. This will require, Quantitative analysis of financial statements and operating metrics Understanding of various strategic / forecasting models and frameworks Critical thinking that can help look beyond obvious and create hypothesis Ability to generate extrapolative and forward-looking insights Experience in processing information in compelling visualization within logical structure is preferred skill Industry Knowledge Proficiency in Financial Services (Banking/ Insurance/ Investment Management) industry, especially in terms of, Familiarity of business process flow of a specific sector within Financial Services Industry Key performance indicators (KPIs) – Operational and Financial Understanding of the demand-supply-prices and economic factors driving the KPIs Trends, information sources, and dynamics in the industry Understanding of business models and value chain that includes role of various entities Industry regulatory structure and regulations Business writing and communication skills Exceptional business writing skills—narrative, appealing, succinct. Should be able to convey complex research ideas in a compelling and easier way through writing Strong storyboarding skills are preferred Adept at written communication with stakeholders in adherence to email etiquettes Prior experience in report writing for senior management and/or external publications is an added advantage Articulate ideas and point of views in a confident and effective manner in client calls during all stages of the project lifecycle Communication should reflect logical thinking and consultative approach Exceptional communication skills and should be able to present findings and engage senior leadership Project Management Ensure adherence to project scope and estimates Communicate challenges to the client in a timely manner Review output from junior members to ensure quality adherence Experience: 4 -6 Years Location: Hyderabad /B engaluru/Gu rugram Timings: 11AM to 8PM Qualifications : Post graduate degree with a work experience of 4 -6 years, including at least two years of research experience in Financial Services Understanding of business operations and macroeconomic dynamics Ability to connect financial metrics with operational activities and macroeconomic events Excellent business writing and report writing skills Exceptional attention to detail, project ownership, and strong track record of executing high-impact projects and initiatives Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Solid research skills and familiarity with various research tools ( Refinitiv, Capital IQ, D&B, Pitchbook, etc., ) The team CoRe Research & Insights provides secondary research and analysis services to global Deloitte Member Firms in support of pursuit, business development, practice development and client engagements. 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From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Requisition code: 160418