APAC Center of Excellence Research Analyst

The role

The Center of Excellence (CoE) is a program designed to provide recent college graduates with a comprehensive introduction to the executive search and global leadership advisory industry. The program offers development experience in three crucial areas: Relationship building and Partnership, Industry/Capability Knowledge and Communication Presence and Market Facing Potential. Through on-the-job training, you will gain practical skills while working on real-world projects. You will have the opportunity to engage with top clients and candidates, expanding your network and exposure. Peer and senior mentorship will provide guidance and support throughout your journey. The CoE encourages exploration of different industries and sectors and RRA’s training and development programs will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in your career at RRA.

The CoE Research Analyst is an integral member of the global research team, supporting predominantly APAC senior researchers and consultants throughout the search process and beyond. The Analyst will report to the Simer Bhatia, Research Director - Market Expert, and will be in New Delhi (Gurgaon), India.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Managing Search Pipeline & Process

• Produce comprehensive reports, which detail the relevant target companies, possible market sources and candidates for an assignment.
• Consistently identify and assist in developing best- in-class, high quality, diverse candidate slates (both obvious and non-obvious), as appropriate, by:
• Developing sound working knowledge of online and proprietary database search engines to identify relevant candidates.
• Identifying potential candidates based on job specification and resumes. Identifying appropriate internal and external sources.
• Collaborate with administrative support in the creation of client status reports.

Developing Insights

• Grow and develop industry-specific and geographic market knowledge.
• Conduct background research and generate insights to drive content for client opportunity pitches and client presentations.
• Effectively manages the research process and exhibits organization skills,
• Contribute to building the RRA database by proactively tracking and capturing individuals in target market / sector / practice.

Communication and Team Orientation

• Connect with team members from different offices to share ideas and best practices.
• Presents synthesized and organized information for communications such as status reports, target lists, etc. ensures the information is clear and understandable to internal and external audiences.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders through regular and proactive communication.

Supporting Research .& Local Community

• Actively participate in the RRA research community, strengthening the internal culture.
• Identify and introduce potential employees to the firm, both opportunistically and when there is a specific hiring need.

The CoE is designed to provide a solid foundation for future career growth within RRA or the broader professional services industry.

Who are we looking for?

• Successful candidates will bring initial professional experience, or substantial track record through multiple internships or programs.

• We want bright, dynamic, and entrepreneurial applicants with a drive for excellence and insatiable curiosity for learning to join our team. Our successful research analysts are team-oriented, collegial, high sense of urgency, demonstrate integrity, and have a “can-do” attitude. These individuals will thrive on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and will have the capacity to manage multiple projects to completion. Since collaboration is essential to success at RRA, the ideal candidate will need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues. A university degree from a respected institution is required. Proficiency in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint is preferred.

Additional competencies include:

• Professional Acumen and Judgement
• Analytical Skills
• Executing for Results
• Team Orientation

To ensure a comprehensive evaluation of candidates for the APAC CoE Research Analyst position, we kindly request you to provide detailed responses to the following questions:

• Languages spoken (specify your proficiency level)
• Degree(s) (include graduation year for each)
• Why are you interested in this position? Please elaborate on your motivation

Your responses will help us assess your alignment with the requirements and opportunities associated with this role. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Russell Reynolds Associates

Our success over the past five decades is attributable to our collaborative culture and the outstanding quality of our people who are fiercely committed to leading with insights and building meaningful relationships. Our 500+ experienced consultants collaborate with our global team of Research, Knowledge and Project Coordinators in 47 offices across 25 countries around the world.

• As a firm, we believe deeply in our core values, and use them to guide our daily work with our clients, and within our firm, as colleagues:

• Client Focused

  – We are fiercely committed to our clients. We work with integrity and consistently delivery exceptional quality.

• Inclusive

  - We value differences and accept each individual for who they are. This is not just about social good - it is smart business.

• Forward Thinking

  - We look beyond the obvious to what’s next – for our clients and ourselves. We are resourceful, creative, and nimble.

• Passionate

  - We put our hearts into our work. We actively support and rely upon each other as one global team.

• Sustainable

  - We prioritize wellbeing, trust, and community in everything we do.