WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a Research Associate within BCG's Data & Researcher Services team, you will provide secondary research in support of proposals, client cases, and business or IP development initiatives, specializing in Infrastructure, Real Estate, Transportation & Tourism topics. You will be responsible for delivering a variety of requests throughout the day. The environment is fast-paced and may require you to connect with customers from the consulting and knowledge teams to refine and understand the scope, devise an appropriate approach, and package and deliver to the satisfaction of the customer.There is an opportunity for you to grow and learn in an apprenticeship culture where you can quickly build and expand your research knowledge base. BCG's Travel, Cities and Infrastructure practice creates breakthrough strategies for clients across all TCI sectors. We work collaboratively with our clients and across our capabilities to deliver insights, produce results, and create profound value.YOU'RE GOOD ATDeveloping topic knowledge and industry expertise:You will manage various research requests with high accuracy and organization, primarily on Hospitality, Tourism, Travel distribution, and Aviation topics for our European-based consulting teams. You will take ownership of your personal development in research delivery and topic specialization. You will be required to understand request objectives focused on Hospitality, Tourism, and Transportation topics and proactively suggest the most appropriate and efficient research approach to senior DRS team members and customers, as appropriate. You will evaluate our source quality and data accuracy, and proactively help to identify and raise research-related issues.Customer and team orientation:You will engage in thought partnership with consulting teams and knowledge teams to understand, scope, and deliver accurate, timely, and relevant data and information. You will welcome the opportunity to grow and learn in an apprenticeship culture where you can quickly build and expand your research knowledge base.Utilization and development of tools and technology:Along with collecting, summarizing, and synthesizing relevant data and information into appropriate, concise, timely, and highly effective output, you are proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. With guidance, you will develop tools, resources, and training within the Travel, Transport, and Leisure topics, contributing to knowledge capture and documentation. Using your strong analytical thinking, you will provide advanced synthesis and develop deep expertise in specialized research tools, databases, and sources.Working flexibly in a fast-paced environment:In addition to being intellectually curious and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment, you can identify practical, timely, and innovative research approaches.#J-18808-Ljbffr