Research Analysts (RAs) are passionate about conducting research. Their research drives the analysis and strategic direction of our work for clients, and it has a direct impact on the clients’ businesses, which are typically global companies with >$1 Billion in revenue. 

RAs are experts at using a variety of public and proprietary desktop research sources and conducting targeted and efficient searches for relevant information and developing that into usable insights. They also genuinely enjoy talking to people, and find it easy to connect with a wide range of people and to engage them in meaningful conversations from which they can create structured market intelligence. Primary research with senior executives and mid-level professionals include ‘cold calling’ techniques as well as conducting pre-scheduled interviews. RAs also help train and supervise the research activities of Project Analysts and Interns. 

Everyone at the firm, including RAs, are involved in Emerging Strategy’s strategic growth in addition to delivering assignments to our customers. At various times RAs will also be staffed on business development initiatives, proposal development, recruitment, and marketing activities. This enables employees at all levels to have a holistic understanding of the business and to contribute in multiple ways. 

RAs operate in an entrepreneurial, international, and fast-paced environment. They can handle the high expectations of quality, timeliness, and professionalism from Emerging Strategy’s managers, as well as from our Fortune 1000 clients. RAs at Emerging Strategy benefit from a friendly and collaborative work environment, where one person’s success is not another person’s failure. A successful and highly effective RA may become a Senior Research Analyst in less than 12 months. 

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Top 20 US Liberal Arts Bachelors’ degree (any major) is excellent preparation for this role
• High GPA
• Extensive research and writing experience through activities such as an honors thesis, internships, or full-time work experience
• Native fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing); additional language skills are welcome
• Deep understanding of the US K-12 education and Higher Education space and structure
• Open-minded about working in a range of industries including Education, Technology, Automotive, Financial Services, and others
• High degree of comfort with Microsoft Office software and with advanced analytical techniques and functions in Excel, SPSS, etc. Not afraid of learning / using technology.

Company Description

 

Emerging Strategy works with senior corporate executives who need external insights to drive business results and avoid blind spots. We are committed to helping our customers achieve objectives including new market identification, determining customer and channel needs, identifying partnership and acquisition opportunities, and avoiding commercial and regulatory surprises. 

Across our three offices in Shanghai, Singapore and Washington DC, we operate a lean internal staffing model of intelligent, hard-working and efficient professionals who oversee projects across more than 30 countries in a typical year. This structure allows us to provide more value and impact to customers than our competitors. We are known for our unique abilities in particularly challenging environments such as emerging markets and other opaque markets. 

 

Emerging Strategy was founded in 2006 and has the experience and credibility of a 10+ year old company, as well as the energy and sense of purpose of a 3-year old start-up. We launched our innovative ‘On-Request Partnership’ model in 2015 – the only company to offer such a service globally. 

Emerging Strategy provides an excellent learning environment for early career professionals. Our alumni go on to traditional roles in strategy consulting and business, as well as entrepreneurship, diplomacy, international non-profits, and other diverse careers. 

Additional Information

 

Type:

 Full-time 

Experience:

 Junior level 

Functions:

 Consulting, Analyst, Research 

Industries:

 Market Research, Management Consulting 

Compensation:

 Competitive monthly salary (¥12,000-¥15,000). High achieving employees will be invited to participate in an Incentive Plan (bonuses paid every 6 months) and/or an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).

To apply, please submit your resume and complete the application form by clicking on “Apply for this Job” at https://emergingstrategy.bamboohr.co.uk/jobs/view.php?id=12