What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst position at Avasant?
Background:
Avasant is a Los Angeles, California-based top management consulting, advisory and analyst firm providing strategic sourcing, IT and business transformation, and global strategy services to the global Fortune 1000. Since 2006, we have negotiated over $250B in deals and operates in over 50 countries. The firm has been recognized as "World's Best Outsourcing Advisor" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for fourteen consecutive years. In 2020, we were also recognized as one of the top five industry analyst firms by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR). Learn more at https://avasant.com/
Avasant Research is an industry-leading voice and regularly publishes syndicated research reports and market points of view to help end-user organizations, technology services providers, and product vendors understand the rapidly changing technology and business landscape and make data-driven, informed decisions. Our industry analysts are regularly quoted in the media, including global publications. Our research is subscribed to and read by thousands of executives across end-user organizations, PE/investment companies, consulting firms, service providers, and product vendors. To see our portfolio of published research and to know more, please visit here.
Responsibilities:
The key roles and responsibilities for this position would include the following:
• Conduct market research in industries and digital technologies by reading and tracking the space assigned extensively
• Conduct primary research through executive interviews, analyst briefings and synthesize the unstructured data into insights
• Write research artifacts (market reports, account intelligence, service provider profiles, white papers, points of views, etc.) with a significant focus on analysis and insights
• Provide research and analytical support around intelligence covering macroeconomic, sectoral trends, competitor information, industry analysis, financial information, qualitative and quantitative information assessments
• Assist with project management for a new business research product with exposure to the full product development cycle
What we’re looking for:
• Bachelors with interest in research, strategy or consulting domains (in the industry and digital technology space)
• Significant exposure and interest in digital technologies, with an inherent curiosity to analyze how they will impact the industries
• Strong sense of ownership and adherence to quality and timelines
• Exceptional quantitative and data interpretation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – both written and verbal (English)
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment across multiple time zones/ geographies
What Avasant Offers:
- Entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to lead and drive new initiatives to further personal and organizational goals
International exposure and a chance to work with global clients, including some of the largest multinationals
Training and mentoring on the latest business and sector practices based on market requirements
Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists
Focused programs for career development, including funding of industry certifications and skill development programs
Dynamic and multicultural work environment
Leadership opportunities
Industry-leading compensation and benefits program