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Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Mumbai, India office: Lead Specialist - Research (ESG) As part of the Advisory team within the Knowledge Services function of MMGS, the candidate will support our colleagues in various international (non-US and Canada) regions on sales enablement projects, client deliverables, M&A assessments, and high-impact strategy engagements related to multiple advisory service areas including ESG, Cyber and Risk assessments among others. We will count on you to: Invest in understanding our business thoroughly Deliver high-impact research engagements ─ projects commissioned by regional advisory teams High attention to detail in both research and creation of end products, with focus on producing insightful, well written outputs/ reports Maintain a regular stakeholder/project manager interaction for constant flow of information on delivery status, expectations, exceptions, process changes and new opportunities Develop strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders through high quality project delivery, responsiveness, and agile and clear communication Contribute to process improvement of the team by making relevant recommendations and executing the process initiatives to enhance the efficiency and quality of overall delivery Drive and deliver high-impact advisory engagements. Incubate new research, data analytics and benchmarking capabilities, enable innovation, drive organization wide initiatives and expand the range of proprietary knowledge assets Utilize strong analytical skills and support on building solutions that is a combination of quantitative and qualitative inputs and techniques Leverage a solid understanding of business trends, issues, and concepts, to respond efficiently to complex research questions by delivering synthesized, actionable facts and insights to our consulting teams and clients Support on conducting in-depth market research to assess M&A considerations by evaluating financial data and performance metrics of companies Work with seniors by supporting and managing advisory projects for internal and external use What you need to have: Masters / Bachelors in Economics or Masters in Business Administration (MBA)/ Marketing or Finance related field Over 3 years of experience in strategy advisory, research (quantitative and qualitative /secondary) experience, at a leading Big 4s /professional services / consulting firm / Boutique firms Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, cross-functional vision, analytical and synthesis mindset, curiosity. Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory. Experience in consulting projects, M&A assessments and execution of high level / complex assignments Provide highly integrated research support. This will adhoc ESG research, including sustainability reports, sector/regulation updates, preparing slides, maintaining backups, etc. Proficiency in ESG frameworks, such as BRSR, SASB, GRI, TCFD, and ISSB would be preferred Deep understanding of global marketplace, key trends, economic and geo-political developments, technological developments, global supply chain, and key business and financial risks Strong ability to weave a story using multiple data points. Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills Exposure in building frameworks, drawing data driven insights and performing analysis aligned to the client deliverable focusing on sales engagement, markets, competitors, products and regulatory developments Strong understanding of strategy frameworks (PESTEL, Porter’s 5 forces, BCG Matrix, SWOT, etc.) and their applications in bringing out innovative insights Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, storyboarding and report writing skills, and excellent communication skills – verbal, writing, listening Advanced level of proficiency in MS Office - PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint Extensive exposure of commercial databases such as S&P Cap IQ, Factiva, Global Data, A.M Best Insurance service etc. What makes you stand out? Exposure to working in a global setting Knowledge/ exposure of global insurance markets, risk advisory, enterprise risk management or risk consulting space Familiarity with core statistical concepts e.g., correlation, regressions, significance values, etc. Exposure, experience in risk consulting related research or advisory verticals would be preferred Ability to take initiatives to strive for improvement in analytical techniques, processes and outputs Why join our team: We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being. Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person. R_303527 Show more Show less
