Lead Specialist - Research

We are looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join our Research team at Marsh Mc Lennan. This role is based in Mumbai. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least two days a week in the office.

We will count on you to

• Invest in understanding our business thoroughly
• Deliver with excellence on high-impact research projects- comprehensive research, synthesized well in appropriate end-product formats.
• Demonstrate critical thinking on research projects and problem solve with stakeholders on live research projects, for better client outcomes consistently.
• Take complete responsibility of assignments and showcase research process excellence.
• Estimate timelines accurately, deliver on time, flag issues proactively, be solution oriented and create routines that enhance efficient working.
• 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.

What you need to have:

• Masters / Bachelors in Economics or Masters in Business Administration (MBA) / equivalent post-graduation certification from a reputed institute
• 4 to 6 years of experience in strategy research and advisory (quantitative and qualitative | secondary), at a leading professional services / market intelligence / research firm
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, storyboarding and report writing skills, and excellent communication skills verbal, writing, listening
• Strong commitment to absorb and engage in feedback discussions and enhancing own knowledge and quality of end products
• Experience in building frameworks, drawing data driven insights and performing analysis aligned to the Sales Strategy, focusing on clients / prospects, markets, competitors, products and regulatory developments
• Deep understanding of financial concepts, global marketplace, key trends, economic and geo-political developments, key business and financial risks
• Strong understanding of strategy frameworks (PESTEL, Porter's 5 forces, BCG Matrix, SWOT, etc.) and their applications in bringing out cutting edge insights
• 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

• Certificate in insurance such as Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) / Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
• Exposure to working in global settings
• Experience in risk advisory or insurance / re-insurance related research or advisory support in related verticals

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 McLennan

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.