Global Strategy & Research Analyst

Job Summary

Eaton's Pune, India Corporate office has an immediate opening for a Global strategy and Research Analyst that works for the Global team.

The role includes systematic and timely gathering of relevant competitive and market intelligence; and thereon, preparing standardized and consistent reports on the Electrical & Industrial marketplace that Eaton plays in - key trends, competitive landscape, and changes in customer needs. The individual will be required to track significant competitor and market information and generate monthly & quarterly reports on business news & financial releases.

The individual will be responsible for conducting market research to support Global Eaton Sector BD teams to provide them with relevant data required for strategic studies and positioning in various key end markets. The research will range from studying key competitor and actions, key end market moves, technology studies, region-based data etc.

The role will include interpreting complex research data and findings to provide insightful analysis for support to senior management for business strategies.

In addition, the team analyzes financial reports, press releases, management presentations, trade journals, and other competitive intelligence documents; create high quality comprehensive documents, such as industry and company profiles, product profiles and market trends, and develop high impact business cases and presentations for senior management.

• Generates standard competitive intelligence reporting (on key competitors and customers) on a monthly/quarterly basis for the Business Development group
• Performs insightful, forward looking in-depth market/competitor research and analysis
• Monitors and analyzes quarterly and annual financial performance of Sector peers against Eaton operations and reports summary findings
• Performs strategic and in-depth analysis on Eaton's peers, customers and potential targets (company profiles), to support strategy development and M&A
• Leads or participates in Sector projects as needed. Includes portfolio & market assessments, end-market research assignments, etc. Prepares strategically compelling and comprehensive presentations
• Provides complete and timely ad-hoc research to Sector BD teams and other stakeholders
• Acts as an individual contributor and ensures that the quality of the output is at the highest level

Qualifications

• Position requires a Masters degree, preferably an MBA Finance/ engineering degree with at least 3-5 years work experience in strategic consulting and planning, market research and analysis, or corporate finance

Skills

• Candidate must possess strong analytical, financial and strategic thinking skills. Attention to detail a must along with a desire to make an impact. Job requires proficient English communication skills, including writing clear reports and creating concise presentations.
• Must have a good understanding of financial statements.
• The person should be capable to work with tight deadlines and sometimes manage multiple projects simultaneously (time and project management skills).
• Hand-on experience with databases: Pitchbook, AlphaSense, Capital IQ
• This position requires Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills and above average Microsoft Word and Internet research capabilities. Power BI and Advanced Excel (VBA/Macros) are desirable.