Research Analyst, Banking & Financial Services

About the role

Oliver Wyman's Knowledge Services Department in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an experienced research professional to support its consultants with secondary research. The department plans and executes on-demand research projects and interprets, evaluates and prepares research results. The analyst works with partners and consultants to scope research needs, carry out timely, accurate and cost-effective research and deliver synthesized research products for client projects and business development.

Key responsibilities

• Use a wide range of information tools and proprietary databases to provide quick solutions and in-depth research.
• Synthesize information, extract key concepts and trends, and provide own points of view and basic insights in deliverables.
• Collaborate with consultants in client service, business development and intellectual capital building to deliver relevant, well-synthesized research.
• Contribute to updates and maintenance of customized knowledge products with research specialists and consultants.
• Build trusted relationships with practice members and research colleagues to promote knowledge sharing.
• Manage independently the pipeline of industry-specific tasks, prioritize work and meet client demands.
• Use MS Office tools to turn research findings into graphics tailored to project needs.

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience as a research professional in management consultancy, technology, investment banking, private equity, asset management or a research provider.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, managing several tasks and time effectively.
• Creative problem-solving, attention to detail, accuracy and excellent communication and research synthesis skills.
• Current Malaysian work rights; no work visa sponsorship provided.
• Proficiency in Japanese or Mandarin is preferred.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Bloomberg, LSEG-Eikon-Refinitiv, S&P Capital IQ and similar market data resources.
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency with the rest of the MS Office suite.
• Ability to apply Generative AI tools to research; Power BI experience is an advantage.