Decision Analytics Associate Consultant - Primary Market Research

ZS; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Global collaborative culture

Job summary

ZS in Gurugram is seeking an Insights & Analytics professional to design and execute market research studies, analyze data, and deliver dashboards and reports for stakeholders. You will work with cross-functional teams across geographies on multiple projects in a hybrid setup.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience, a degree in engineering with analytics (MBA preferred), and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills with fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering with analytics; strong academic performance.
• 2–4 years of post-college experience; MBA preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in quantitative research methods and data analysis.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; familiarity with market research tools.
• Structured communication; ability to present complex information clearly.
• Team/people management experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English; client-first mentality; intense work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assess client requirements to identify opportunities and select market research methodologies.
• Design and execute market research studies addressing business objectives.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to provide actionable insights.
• Create dashboards and reports using MS Excel and PowerPoint for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies on multiple projects.

Skills

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Advanced statistics

Excel proficiency

English fluency

Client communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering with analytics

MBA/relevant masters preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

ZS

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Insights & Analytics

ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Critically assess client requirements to identify opportunities and challenges and recommend appropriate market research methodologies.
• Design and execute comprehensive market research studies addressing key business objectives.
• Analyze and interpret quantitative/ qualitative research data to provide clear, actionable insights.
• Create detailed dashboards and reports using MS Excel and PowerPoint to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across geographies on a day-to-day basis and on multiple projects simultaneously.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (any discipline) with strong academic performance, particularly in analytics and quantitative coursework
• 2 - 4 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience. An MBA/relevant masters degree is preferred, but not compulsory
• Strong proficiency in quantitative research methods and projects (examples, not limited to market landscape/ U&A/ communication testing), data analysis, and advanced statistics. Qualitative research knowledge will be a good-to have.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint for report creation, familiarity with market research tools and platforms
• Structured communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to clients
• Team/ people management/ mentoring experience will be a good-to have.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

How you’ll grow

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Hybrid working model

ZS is committed to a flexible and connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

How you’ll grow

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India, visit ZS India office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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www.zs.com