Consulting Associate- BFS

Job Description

The Business & Financial Services (BFS) team in Frost & Sullivan manages all relationships with the financial services community, leading our efforts in consulting and partnership arrangements with the financial services community. Leading customers include Investment Banks, Commercial Banks, Insurance companies, Venture Capital companies, Private Equity Firms, and Institutional Fund Managers, among others. Frost & Sullivan’s Business & Financial Services Group, serving these customers, meets the needs of clients in all aspects of proprietary / customized research, due diligence, idea generation, opportunity analysis, market monitoring, financial modeling/ feasibility studies, investment valuation, mergers & acquisitions support and Independent Market Research (IMR) especially for IPO listing and corporate exercises. We are now looking for candidates who are results driven, self-motivated achiever with proven project execution / fulfillment skills who will work conscientiously to achieve set objectives to join the FTA team. Your position as a Principal will included but not limited to the following key responsibilities: Pre-sales Support Work with the sales / account manager to develop and make sales presentations Prepare and present proposals to secure projects Develop case-studies of projects completed and value propositions that can be shown to clients. Keep updating this on a regular basis Project Fulfillment and Project Management Lead project fulfillment and manage projects to ensure client expectations are met. Key role in delivering projects on time with a high degree of quality. Constant interaction with analysts and client during project implementation for project design and analyses. Participate and lead all client interaction including progress updates, etc Work with the research team during implementation stage for strategic reviews and data quality improvisation Carry out proper and rigorous QC / Reviews to ensure data accuracy and consistency; language; content flow Job Requirements Masters/Bachelors’ Degree from a reputable institution MBA is preferable, but not essential Past industry experience with emphasis on research / consulting – 5-6 years for Consultant / 7-8 years for Senior Consultant/ 8-9 years for Principal Consultant Strong customer orientation with an ability to understand client requirements; conceptualize research framework and approach and successfully execute projects within defined timelines Strong problem solving skills and proactive nature 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 An understanding of capital markets and the basics of corporate finance Good understanding and experience in research and due diligence projects as well as financial modeling is preferable Show more Show less