Role Overview

The Assistant Manager will be responsible for managing multiple research and advisory engagements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, client-ready outputs. The role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement, analytical thinking, and research capabilities to support strategic decision-making for internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Client Management

- Manage multiple research projects from scoping through execution and delivery.
- Develop project plans, manage timelines, track progress, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and relationship management.
- Gather client requirements, address feedback, resolve issues, and identify opportunities for cross-selling and value-added support.

Research & Analysis

- Lead and execute business, market, industry, company, and financial research assignments.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
- Develop reports, presentations, market assessments, benchmarking studies, and strategic intelligence outputs.

Quality & Delivery Excellence

- Review project deliverables for accuracy, relevance, completeness, and overall quality.
- Ensure all outputs are client-ready, insight-driven,



and aligned with project objectives.
- Identify project risks, challenges, and escalation requirements proactively.

Team Collaboration & Knowledge Development

- Collaborate with internal teams, subject matter experts, and stakeholders across practices.
- Support knowledge management initiatives and contribute to thought leadership development.
- Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on research methodologies and deliverable quality.

Technology & Data Utilization

- Leverage research platforms, databases, analytics tools, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and insights generation.
- Utilize data visualization and storytelling techniques to present complex findings in a explicit and compelling manner.

Qualifications & Experience

- Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, English Literature, Mass Communication, or a related discipline from a reputed institution.
- 46 years of experience in research, consulting, business intelligence, market intelligence, or analytics roles.
- Prior experience with research and consulting firms, advisory organizations, knowledge services teams, or corporate strategy functions preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing client-facing engagements and multiple concurrent projects.

📌 Assistant Manager, Research & Insights (Mumbai)
🏢 BDO India
📍 Mumbai