Senior Research Associate

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Role overview

Key Responsibilities

• Primary Research:
• Conduct targeted research to meet specific project needs.
• Execute in-depth interviews with users, OEMs, suppliers, etc., while ensuring you follow compliance guidelines and respect cultural nuances across different geographies.
• Identify right source of information, respondents and route to gather required data and/or insights.
• Data Collation & Analysis:
• Collect, organize, and prepare data for analysis.
• Tabulation of data, designing suitable excel for data capture and for analysis as need be.
• Ensure that the information you gather is reliable and accurate, providing clear inputs to your seniors.
• Ownership & Initiative:
• Take charge of your project modules
• Take ownership of the data being collected. Address potential challenges in the data collection process and identify strategies to mitigate them
• Recognize that the data you collect isn’t random; it’s the foundation for building winning strategies.
  

Education & Experience

• A high achiever academically, with a BE/B.Tech/ MBA (any field) from a reputed institute
• 1 to 3 years of experience in consulting or project management is preferred.
  

Essential Skills

• Fast Learner Under Pressure:
• Ability to work efficiently against deadlines and collaborate as a proactive team player.
• Strong Communication:
• Excellent business communication skills in English.
• Capable of building quick rapport with external sources to secure credible information.
• Tech-Savvy:
• Proficient in MS Excel (advanced level), PowerPoint, and Word.
• Familiarity with data handling tools is a plus.
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be open to relocating to Pune.
• Comfortable with frequent travel.