Monday, May 26, 2008

Research Analyst - Retail Banking

The primary job responsibilities of Research Analyst (RA) would fall into three categories:

(1) collecting, analyzing and synthesizing information that serve as critical inputs to client service teams; (2) developing expertise in the banking domain, to partner and lead knowledge and (3) staffing on client engagements as a knowledge professional either remote or on-site. Such on-site staffing could be domestic or global in nature.

As a RA you will be expected to possess a reasonably good understanding of industry trends/issues in the areas of retail banking & asset management and should have an inclination to build distinctive expertise in the areas of retail banking. You will work with consultants and fellow researchers on analysis that requires in-depth research, data modeling and client-ready presentation material.
 
Qualifications
MBAs from reputed business schools having specialisation in Finance, with 1-2 years of work experience in retail banking sector in the field of Relationship management or in credit operations and having a strong academic record.
Strong understanding of banking concepts and in-depth knowledge of financial products and/or banking operations and sound knowledge of industry issues and competitive trends.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English)
Professional attitude and service orientation
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Superior problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
Willing to work in a highly demanding and result-oriented team environment
Candidates for this role should be entrepreneurial and self-starters who enjoy the challenges and rewards of research work in a dynamic environment
Feel free to share your profile with us at alexander@pylonmc.com.