WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Research Associate within BCG's Data and Research Service (DRS) function, you will form an integral part of our European DRS team. Through the delivery of secondary specialized research in Due Diligence projects, you will contribute to BCG's client work and knowledge base by supporting proposals, client cases, and business or internal development initiatives. You will clearly synthesize, package, articulate, and deliver your findings in a timely and accurate manner and conduct research on commercial, multi-industry, and economic topics.
Excellent organization skills are essential for successfully managing a variety and volume of research requests by accurately summarizing data and facts into appropriate and timely output i.e. email, Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Along with supporting research products (i.e. news alerts, company profiles etc.), you will also contribute to knowledge capture and documentation.
YOU'RE GOOD AT
Engaging with customers: You will thrive learning in a rich, fast-paced, deadline-driven yet thoughtful environment that is customer-focused. Working closely with more senior team members, you will engage with our Consulting daily with the aim to understand, scope, and deliver accurate, timely, and relevant data and information.
Thinking analytically: You're an organized thinker who commits to learning research analysis including methods, databases, tools, and synthesis packaging.
Working accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment: You will have strong attention to detail by clarifying request objectives under direct supervision and discussing the most appropriate and timely research approach.
Working well independently and in a collaborative team environment: Working closely with fellow DRS colleagues, you will approach all interactions with the highest level of quality and customer service. You will also guide outsourcing partners in their research analysis and do quality assurance.
Seeking professional development: You will welcome the opportunity to grow and learn in an apprenticeship culture where you can quickly build and expand your research knowledge base to the next level.
Communicating with confidence and ease: You will be a clear and confident communicator, able to deliver messages in a concise manner with a positive disposition and you will help build a loyal customer base for DRS.
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS)
Undergraduate degree minimum (a preference for a degree in business, economics, engineering, sciences). Familiarity with financial statements, M&A, or investments/divestments will be valued.
0-2 years relevant working experience.
Excellent English; fluent Spanish.
YOU'LL WORK WITH
Our knowledge and research specialists collaborate with global colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of knowledge and research positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative research careers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Data and Research Services (DRS) is BCG's research center of expertise. We collaborate with our consulting teams to bring advanced research capabilities to support projects and clients, enabling them with solution-oriented research and accelerated insight generation. DRS works with both qualitative and quantitative data, conducting research and providing synthesized results from over 100 commercial sources, publicly available data, company and industry research, macro-economic, commodities, and trade data.
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