Research Analyst

Randstad; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Hyderabad seeks a highly analytical Specialist, Research & Analysis to drive market intelligence on international staffing markets, with an emphasis on Europe and France. You will blend traditional research with AI-enabled multilingual analysis, translating non-English insights into executive-ready summaries and building automated Looker Studio dashboards.

The role requires 5–6+ years of market research/competitive intelligence experience, proficiency in Looker Studio, and strong

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of proven experience in Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, or Strategy Consulting.
• Demonstrated track record of conducting comprehensive market studies and analytics.
• Proficiency in Looker Studio with data source connections and dashboard design.
• Strong ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in a highly analytical field (Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science).

Responsibilities

• Lead international market intelligence initiatives focused on Europe, including France.
• Design and execute labor market studies, TAM analysis, and segmentation.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing competitive intelligence program and strategic insights.
• Harvest and aggregate data from multiple sources and build automated Looker Studio dashboards.

Skills

Market Research

Competitive Intelligence

Strategy Consulting

Looker Studio

Data Storytelling

Data Extraction

Multilingual Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Economics

Statistics

Data Science

Tools

Looker Studio

Job description

Specialist, Research & Analysis

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategically minded Specialist, Research & Analysis to join our team. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our understanding of industry landscapes, competitive dynamics, and workforce trends of international staffing markets, with a primary focus on Europe and specifically France.

You will blend traditional industry research with specialized labor market studies to provide a holistic view of the market. The ideal candidate is a full-stack researcher someone who can independently extract complex datasets, distill them into actionable market intelligence, and build compelling, automated visual narratives using Looker Studio. You will also overcome

language barriers using modern AI tools. By leveraging AI translation and advanced prompt engineering, you will analyze non-English articles, foreign regulatory frameworks, and localized competitor strategies to provide our executive team with a unified, actionable view of the global staffing landscape.

Key Responsibilities

International Market & Competitive Intelligence

• Non-English Market Focus: Lead market intelligence initiatives for European regions, championing our understanding of the French market. Track local competitor expansions, pricing strategies, service offerings and market positioning.
• AI-Driven Multilingual Research: Utilize AI translation tools (e.g., Gemini) and tailored prompt engineering to ingest, translate, and distill strategic insights from non-English news, local staffing industry publications, and competitor press releases.
• Strategic Advisory: Translate raw multilingual data and complex market dynamics into clear "so-what" executive summaries to guide market entry and competitive positioning.

Industry & Labor Market Research

• Labor Market Studies: Design and execute deep-dive studies on workforce trends, talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and skills gaps across target geographies and sectors.
• Industry Analysis: Monitor macro and micro industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to forecast market shifts and identify strategic opportunities. Market Sizing & Segmentation: Conduct Total Addressable Market (TAM) analysis and segment target audiences to guide business expansion and product development.

Competitive & Market Intelligence

• Competitive Tracking: Develop and maintain a continuous competitive intelligence program. Track competitor moves, pricing strategies, market positioning, and product launches.
• Strategic Insights: Translate raw data into "so-what" executive summaries. Provide actionable recommendations to leadership to outmaneuver competitors and capture market share.
• Custom Research Projects: Lead ad-hoc qualitative and quantitative research initiatives to answer pressing strategic questions from executive stakeholders.

Data Extraction & Visualization

• Data Extraction: Harvest and aggregate quantitative data from a variety of disparate sources, including syndicated research reports, government labor databases, APIs, and proprietary internal systems.
• Looker Studio Dashboards: Design, build, and maintain interactive, automated dashboards in Looker Studio (formerly Google Data Studio) to track core market and competitive KPIs.
• Data Storytelling: Transform complex datasets into visually intuitive formats that allow non-technical stakeholders to easily digest insights and make data-driven decisions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 5-6+ years of proven experience in Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, or Strategy Consulting.
• Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrated track record of conducting comprehensive market studies and analytics.
• Visualization Expertise: Proficiency in Looker Studio. You should be highly comfortable connecting data sources, building calculated fields, and designing intuitive UI/UX for dashboards.
• Data Handling: Strong experience with data extraction techniques. Analytical Mindset: Exceptional ability to synthesize both qualitative (news, reports, interviews) and quantitative (metrics, census data) information into a cohesive narrative. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a history of presenting complex findings directly to senior leadership.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related highly analytical field