WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Research Analyst within BCG's Data & Researcher Services team, you would provide secondary research in support of proposals, client cases, and business or IP development initiatives, with specialization in Energy related topics (in particular Power and Utilities). You will be responsible for delivering on variety of requests through the day.
The environment is fast paced and may need you to connect with the customers from the consulting and knowledge teams to refine/understand the scope, devise an appropriate approach; package and deliver to the satisfaction of the customer. There is opportunity for you to grow and learn in an apprenticeship culture where you can quickly build and expand your research knowledge base to the next level.
YOU'RE GOOD AT
Developing topic knowledge and industry expertise
• You will manage various research requests with a high-level accuracy and organization, primarily on a key topic you have a strong interest in
• You will be required to understand request objectives focused on Energy and proactively suggest 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 be coaching Research Associates and outsourcing partners, as well as delivering data quality analysis with them
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 (other data visualization tools are valued)
• With guidance, you will develop tools, resources, and trainings within Energy sources, you will be contributing to knowledge capture and codification
• 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 being able to work in a fast-paced, deadline focused environment, you can identify practical, timely and innovative research approaches
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
• 2-4+ years relevant working experience in Energy topics, especially in power and utilities
• Bachelor's degree with strong preference to business, economics, engineering, and sciences
• Excellent English, fluent Spanish. Additional European languages are valued (particularly German)
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) function is a dynamic and highly visible center of excellence focused on business research and process innovation. We collaborate with our consulting teams to bring advanced research capabilities to support projects and clients. DRS provides specialist research services to consulting teams, taking deep pride in delivering rapid and precise results.
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.
