About us BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world’s leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. BCG Expand’s activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, BCG Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore, Toronto, Delhi, Frankfurt and New York. At Expand we’re proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients’ needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. Job description BCG Expand are seeking a Lead Analyst to help support and drive a large, growing book of work aligned to the Retail Banking sector in the REBEX (Retail Banking Excellence) team. The successful candidate will be expected to successfully contribute to revenue growth and innovation to their domain and ensure successful completion of projects with experience and flexibility. The Lead Analyst will manage client projects in the region, supporting clients’ strategic decisions through BCG Expand’s syndicated benchmarking and market research. A significant part of the role will involve in-depth discussions with clients, including C-suite executives, to guide strategic decisions using insights and analysis. We are looking for a proactive, curious, and diligent individual—a systematic and articulate problem solver who will play a key role in the Retail Banking Practice Area. Key responsibilities will include: Leading end-to-end delivery of client projects, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis of large qualitative and quantitative datasets to build strategic insights Interpreting market and industry trends to identify patterns, extract insights, and highlight emerging opportunities. Leading client and internal meetings effectively; addressing client questions/queries using the data and content expertise Understanding client needs and delivering tailored, insight-driven solutions through proprietary tools, rigorous analysis, and customized reports or presentations Working with BCG case teams as part of BCG case engagements Ensuring client and case team satisfaction and timely project delivery Driving new ideas and working independently with limited guidance Collaborating with colleagues to sustain and grow the program’s membership base Act as senior member in the team and take on oversight and line management responsibility for junior team members While senior team members provide oversight, BCG Expand’s culture puts emphasis on personal ownership at every stage of an employee’s career. Furthermore, Lead Analysts play a central role in all aspects of the delivery lifecycle, from supporting sales through to initial data collection, analysis, visualization and communication of the findings, allowing for a great deal of diversity on the job and the development of a broad skills set. You will have a high level of direct client exposure, which in many cases reaches C-level executives. We seek an analytical, articulate, and proactive problem solver who will lead the analysis and delivery process. The role requires rapid learning and business knowledge development, with strong opportunities for internal career progression. Job requirements Note: Candidates must be based in Gurgaon. Qualifications and Experience Strong Master’s degree, preferably in an analytical or quantitative subject 5+ years’ work experience, ideally benchmarking, research or business analysis Some sector experience in financial services, consultancy or market research preferred (retail banking experience would be a distinct advantage) Technical Advanced MS Office skills: especially Excel (including pivot tables and comfort with complex data sets) and PowerPoint Knowledge in any of Alteryx, Python, Tableau, or PowerBI is helpful, but not mandatory pre-requisites Ability to interrogate, interpret, evaluate and model data to extract insights and answer clients’ queries Excellent analytical, rational thinking and problem-solving ability Attention to detail Knowledge of financial services terminology and concepts Non-Technical Engaging presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to run client meetings, develop a deep understanding of client needs and handle difficult client situations effectively Project management of high value products, including time management and prioritization skills Ability to handle data and information sensitively and confidentially Ability to work accurately and simultaneously on multiple assignments, sometimes under pressure, leveraging resources accordingly and reporting progress to stakeholders Effective verbal and written communication Entrepreneurial, creative and collaborative mind-set, demonstrating ownership and initiative Apply now This is an immediate vacancy, and early application would be an advantage. 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Role Overview: BCG Expand is seeking a Lead Analyst to support and drive a growing book of work aligned with the Retail Banking sector in the REBEX team. As the Lead Analyst, you will contribute to revenue growth, innovation, and successful project completion within your domain, showcasing experience and flexibility. Your role will involve managing client projects in the region, engaging in strategic discussions with clients, including C-suite executives, and providing insights and analysis to guide strategic decisions. We are looking for a proactive, curious, and diligent individual to play a key role in the Retail Banking Practice Area. Key Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end delivery of client projects, involving data collection, analysis, and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative datasets to develop strategic insights - Interpret market and industry trends to identify patterns, extract insights, and highlight emerging opportunities - Conduct effective client and internal meetings, addressing queries using data and content expertise - Tailor insight-driven solutions to client needs through rigorous analysis, customized reports, or presentations - Collaborate with BCG case teams, ensuring client satisfaction and timely project delivery - Drive new ideas, work independently with limited guidance, and oversee and line-manage junior team members - Collaborate with colleagues to sustain and grow the programs membership base Qualification Required: - Strong Masters degree, preferably in an analytical or quantitative subject - 5+ years of work experience, ideally in benchmarking, research, or business analysis - Some sector experience in financial services, consultancy, or market research preferred (retail banking experience would be advantageous) Technical Skills: - Proficiency in Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint - Knowledge in Alteryx, Python, Tableau, or PowerBI is helpful - Ability to analyze, interpret, evaluate, and model data to extract insights - Excellent analytical, rational thinking, and problem-solving abilities - Attention to detail and knowledge of financial services terminology and concepts Non-Technical Skills: - Engaging presentation and storytelling skills - Project management skills, including time management and prioritization - Ability to handle data and information confidentially - Effective verbal and written communication - Entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative mindset with ownership and initiative Additional Company Details: BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence to senior executives in leading financial services firms. The company focuses on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech, and market data, with expertise in strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), BCG Expand fosters a friendly, inclusive, and authentic team culture that values diversity of thought and backgrounds to drive a global growing business. (Note: Candidates must be based in Gurgaon) Apply now: This is an immediate vacancy, and early application would be an advantage. Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@bcgexpand.com. BCG Expand values inclusivity and diversity in its team and encourages individuals who may not meet every qualification to apply if they are quick learners, conscientious, and friendly. Personal information submitted for the recruitment process will be processed, screened, and stored as per the privacy policy.,