Transportation & Services (T&S) Research Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research, producing synthesized analysis providing own point of view and expert insights in the deliverables
• Work with a wide range of information tools and proprietary databases, providing both quick solutions and in-depth research for the business. Be able to think critically and develop the most efficient research strategies to solve complex client requirements
• Produce graphical portrayal of research findings - compiling research results into a presentation and/or formatting into desired format, customized to project needs
• Independently manage the pipeline of industry-specific tasks, set priorities, and collaborate with a team of international colleagues to meet client demands. You will be required to exercise independent judgment to solve internal client demands. This will involve prioritizing your own work to satisfy competing needs and building excellent task management and time management skills
• Collaborate with consultants engaged in client service, business development or intellectual capital building by delivering highly relevant and well-synthesized research. Directly engage in strategic projects, together with our research specialists and consultants, contribute to updates and maintenance of customized knowledge products
• Building expertise in the IMEA related industry topics and resources to support data analysis
• Develop strong trusted relationships with IMEA practice members and work within the framework of the Dubai based research team dedicated to IMEA, sharing work and experience and helping to build the research function in the region
• Use MS Office tools to produce graphical portrayal of research findings, customized to project needs
• Produce curated newsletters (advanced, and automated where possible) and provide support and sometimes take a lead for internal research projects

Experience and Skills required:

• We require a graduate degree with at least 3 to 5 years of research experience in transportation, especially in any of the following sectors: aviation, maritime, surface transport and logistics - - preferably in management consulting or research firm
• Knowledge of India and Middle East business and economic context
• Excellent English skills -proficiency in Arabic language a plus
• Knowledge of general resources such as Eikon, Cap IQ or Factiva and industry specific resources such as IATA, BMI Fitch. Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent research synthesis skills with ability draw key insights from data and to provide basic analysis of findings

What we can offer:

• Full time job contract with an attractive compensation package (including year-end financial bonus)
• Attractive compensation package and selection of benefits
• A stimulating working environment that provides opportunities for professional growth, access to mentoring and training programs
• Inclusive culture with Employee Resources Groups and CSR activities
• Working in diverse and dynamic teams, friendly and flexible workplace that promotes work-life balance.