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Job title: Researcher / Research Analyst Department: Knowledge Services - Research Office/region: Singapore / Asia Pacific Reports to: Head of Asia Pacific Research
Job Oliver Wyman offers a dynamic and fast-growing environment with an excellent overview: team spirit and many opportunities to expand roles and further careers. The Knowledge Services team comprises a global team of research, knowledge management and clean room staff working out of London, New York, Boston, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Barcelona, Warsaw, Seoul, and Singapore, that provides research and knowledge management to consultant teams in these and several other geographies. We are rapidly growing in the Asia Pacific Region, and are looking for a Research person to join our Singapore office.
Key • Work with a wide range of information tools and proprietary databases to Responsibilities: provide retail & consumer goods research support to Client and consultant teams Provide both quick solutions and in-depth research for the business • Leverage the Knowledge Management team to provide joint solutions on projects • Assist in the education and training of the consulting staff both with research issues generally, and with end-user training • Work with other Knowledge Services team member in other regions in sharing work and experience • Work within the framework of the Asia Pacific based team, sharing work and experience and helping build the research function in Asia Pacific region.
Experience − At least 1 years’ experience of working in a business research required: environment, providing business information − Knowledge of the Asia Pacific market and the retail and consumer goods sector − Ability to summarize research and draw out key insights, including some simple data analysis
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Skills and − Team player who has experience of and has enjoyed working as part of a Attributes: global team − Able to work independently with little supervision − Ability to juggle several tasks at once, to prioritize and manage own time − Attention to detail and accuracy − Flexible attitude, hard-working − Ability to operate under pressure and stick to tight deadlines − Fluency in English & Mandarin − Inquisitive by nature – enjoys investigation − Proficiency in one or more South East Asian languages an advantage
Technical skills: • Experience with some databases like EIKON, Euromonitor, Business Monitor International and Factiva an advantage • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) How to apply: Please send CV and cover letter to: Agatha Foo – [email protected]
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Marsh & McLennan Companies is a global professional services firm providing advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital. It is the parent company of a number of the world's leading risk experts and specialty consultants, including Marsh, the insurance broker and risk advisor; Guy Carpenter, the risk and reinsurance specialist; Mercer, the provider of HR and related financial advice and services; and Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy. With over 60,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue of approximately $13 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies provides analysis, advice and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 100 countries. Its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) is listed on the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges. For more information about our company, please visit us at: www.mmc.com. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. For more information, please visit us at: www.mmc.com/diversity. Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer.