Lead Specialist - Research

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Research team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Mumbai. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Lead Specialist - Research

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, Porters 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