Banking and Capital Market Research Specialist

Job Title: Banking and Capital Market Research Specialist

Management Level : 9-Specialist

Location: Gurgaon

Must have skills: Financial modeling and analysis

Good to have skills: Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, CIMA are an advantage

Job Summary:
This role is part of Accenture Research’s global Financial Services team with a dual focus on the Banking and Capital Markets industries. The Specialist will play a pivotal role in driving high-quality research delivery, enabling credible interactions with client stakeholders, and supporting business development and thought leadership efforts. The role requires strong independence, quality output, and the ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders’ demands across geographies, especially UK clients

The Banking and Capital Markets Research Specialist will support research leads and Accenture’s FS industry leaders on Thought Leadership reports, industry points of view (PoVs), and client research projects.

We are looking for a strong researcher with a passion for the banking and capital markets industry, and a keen interest in the key trends shaping the sectors such as evolving customer expectations, digital channels, regulatory shifts, risk and compliance, talent transformation, sustainability, and the strategic use of data and technology.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support the development of insights through structured market and trend analysis
• Use traditional and innovative research techniques to address key business questions
• Analyze large datasets and visualize findings using tools like Power BI
• Contribute to proprietary model updates and generate relevant outputs
• Create compelling research storylines and summaries for senior stakeholders
• Present findings in a clear, concise, and insightful manner

Professional & Technical Skills:
Hard skills:

• Strong foundation in financial modeling and analysis, including scenario planning and forecasting
• Skilled in secondary research, company profiling, market sizing, and financial benchmarking
• Experience applying strategic frameworks and evaluating M&A, market, and regulatory trends
• Comfortable using Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to enhance research and content creation
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; visualization experience with Power BI or similar
• Strong written communication with the ability to build a clear and persuasive narrative

Soft skills:

• Genuine interest in Banking and Capital Markets, especially around digital and AI transformation
• Curious, self-motivated, and open to adopting new tools and research methods
• Effective problem-solver with a structured approach to insights and analysis
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in global, virtual, cross-cultural teams
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior audiences
• Strong organizational skills; able to juggle multiple priorities across geographies
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement

Additional Information:
Reports to: UK Banking Research Lead

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, or related fields.
• A full-time master’s in business administration, finance, economics, or other relevant areas is preferred.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, CIMA are an advantage.
• Prior experience in or for the banking or capital markets industry is a strong advantage.
• Experience presenting research virtually to senior-level audiences is desirable.
• Familiarity with the UK Banking and Capital Markets ecosystem is a strong plus.

Work Experience:

• ~5 to 8 years of experience in consulting, research, or the BCM industry

Location: Gurugram (preferred) / Bangalore, India

Preferred start date: As soon as possible

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Experience: ~5 to 8 years of experience in consulting, research, or the BCM industry

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, or related fields.