Consulting Analyst, Business & Financial Services (2025-4043)

Reporting to the Director of Business & Financial Services (BFS) Business Unit, this exciting role would encompass the design and fulfilment of bespoke consulting projects for leading clients, by working together with a team of Analysts and Researchers across Frost & Sullivan's global operation. Preferred work location is the Kuala Lumpur office; however, we are open to discuss other possible work locations with the right candidate. We have dynamic & flexible working hours for those who seek work life balance.

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Responsibilities

• Project Fulfilment for market reports that will support Initial Public Offering and Growth Consulting engagements
• Project fulfilment and projects delivery to ensure client expectations are met. Responsible to deliver information on time with a high degree of quality
• Interaction with fellow analysts during projects. Work with internal analysts in the research process. Participate in client interaction including progress updates, etc.
• Accountable for data collection, analysis and report writing for research projects across diverse industries in SEA
• Collect a wide range of research data from various secondary sources (online and offline) and primary interviews with industry stakeholders and ecosystem participants
• Overcome roadblocks in data gathering by identifying alternative sources and approaches for the data required during each research project. Work with other colleagues to overcome roadblocks
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data collected
• Interpret the research data and findings to generate industry insights
• Work on data analysis for market size and market share estimation
• Work with the research team during data analysis
• Carry out proper and rigorous QC / Reviews to ensure data accuracy and consistency; language content flow
• Prepare succinct report/presentation for both research projects and to support the sales efforts of the team
• Support the team leader with sales and administrative tasks as required
  
  

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be an extremely professional and committed consultant/research individual with a good understanding of market research and/or consulting methodologies. A pro-active, methodical and innovative working practice is essential, with a proven ability to deliver accurate results.

• Masters/Bachelors’ Degree from a reputable institution
• MBA is preferable, but not essential
• 3-5 years of past industry experience with emphasis on research / consulting / investment banking / financial regulatory environment will be highly valued
• Strong problem solving skills and proactive nature
• Skill set in market modelling (knowledge in regression modelling) will be highly valued
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal including good presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and organization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point applications
• Good understanding and experience in research and due diligence projects
  
  

Why Frost & Sullivan is important to your career enhancement:

• Enhance your skills of discover growth opportunities and be part of a team, that for more than 50 years, has been developing high impact growth strategies for emerging business and for the global 1000
• Enhance your communication and people skills with the opportunity to be part of a global team that fosters team work
• Encouragement to develop your intellectual curiosity and will be provided the ability to collaborate across all levels of the company across the globe
• Have a definitive career trajectory with numerous growth opportunities and career paths available to you
• Be part of a "best in class" global team that strives for excellence in work and social engagements