Senior Analyst - Financial Services Industry

Our client, a leading global professional services organization is looking for a Senior Analyst – Financial Services Industry within its Research and Insights team at its multi-functional captive Shared Services Center (SSC) in India.

Role: Senior Analyst – Financial Services Industry

Location: Gurugram/Hyderabad/Bengaluru, India

Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM

Company Description

A leading Global Professional Services Organization - Client of Etaash Talent Solutions

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role. As a Senior Analyst within the clients Research & Insights team for the Financial Services Industry (FSI), the role will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality research, analysis, and insights to support strategic decision-making across banking, insurance, investment management, and related sectors. The role will collaborate with business leaders, subject matter experts, and client teams to identify emerging trends, assess market opportunities, and inform go-to-market strategies.

The role will lead comprehensive research initiatives on emerging financial services trends, regulatory changes, evolving market dynamics, and competitive landscapes. The insights generated by this role will be instrumental in guiding Clients strategic direction and prioritizing initiatives within its Financial Services practice.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can translate complex data into actionable business strategies, driving innovation and competitive advantage for the client.

The Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Conducting comprehensive research on financial services industry segments (e.g., banking, capital markets, insurance, real estate, assets, and wealth management).
• Delivering projects from inception to completion, ensuring timeline adherence and the delivery of high-quality, impactful outcomes.
• Leverage deep industry knowledge to define project scope and develop tailored approaches that creatively address client challenges. Take responsibility for assigned workstreams and lead junior team members to ensure work meets accuracy and high-quality standards.
• Perform in-depth analyses of regulatory changes, market shifts, and technological advancements (e.g., digital banking, blockchain, payments innovation) and assess their potential implications across the industry.
• Craft detailed and insightful industry/account reports, thought leadership, and presentations that articulate an independent point of view on topics of financial services.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Continuously monitor and analyze the latest developments in the financial services sector, ensuring a robust and up-to-date knowledge base.
• Suggest alternatives and creative solutions to address clients and stakeholders current and anticipatory needs.
• Manage project results by following the best project and time management practices while always adhering to quality guidelines.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MBA or masters degree in related fields from a reputed business school.
• 3-6 years of work experience, including four years in financial services research or a similar function.
• Client-service exposure or experience working directly with senior leadership is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; outstanding analytical, research, and presentation skills. Knowledge of emerging financial services trends and their business implications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Solid research skills and familiarity with various research tools (e.g., S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present complex ideas succinctly to senior executives.
• Ability to present strategic insights and recommendations clearly and persuasively to various stakeholders.
• Good data visualization skills and ability to present data analysis in intuitive graphical and tabular formats.
• Hands-on experience working on Generative AI tools. Exposure to prompt engineering is an added advantage.
• This position is ideal for professionals with experience and passion for financial services, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business intelligence

Interested Please submit your resume and cover letter to [HIDDEN TEXT] for a discussion.