Industry Researcher

Our Clients; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Metro Manila seeks an senior market research professional to lead executive-level engagements with C-suite stakeholders, scope bespoke initiatives, and deliver insights in executive-ready formats.

You will analyze large datasets, build advanced Excel models and compelling PowerPoint decks, and mentor junior analysts while leveraging GenAI tools to accelerate synthesis and validate data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Tenure: 6 to 8+ years of relevant experience in an analytical or market research role.
• Industry Focus: Strong background in Financial Services, M&A, Capital Markets, Banking, Private Equity, or top-tier professional services/strategy consulting.
• Multinational Exposure: Proven success operating in global, multi-stakeholder corporate environments.
• Advanced Excel Mastery: Expert proficiency in complex formulas, macros, nested logic, dynamic pivot tables, and financial dataset manipulation.
• Data Storytelling & Design: Superior ability to craft visual narratives and executive decks (PPT) tailored to C-level audiences.
• Generative AI Integration: Demonstrated ability to integrate modern GenAI applications into daily research, analysis, and validation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with C-suite stakeholders, Partners, and Directors to scope, refine, and deliver complex, bespoke market research initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth client analysis, competitive benchmarking, and sector/country market trend evaluations across global economies.
• Independently manage research projects from scoping to delivery, presenting synthesized findings in executive-ready formats.

Skills

Advanced Excel & data analysis

Leadership & mentorship

Executive storytelling

Tools

Bloomberg

S&P Capital IQ

PitchBook

Mergermarket

Preqin

Refinitiv

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Executive Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Research

• Partner directly with C-suite stakeholders, Partners, and Directors to scope, refine, and deliver complex, bespoke market research initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth client analysis, competitive benchmarking, and sector/country market trend evaluations across global economies.
• Independently manage research projects from scoping to delivery, presenting synthesized findings in executive-ready formats.

Data Analysis, Visualization & Insight Delivery

• Evaluate large financial and market datasets to extract meaningful trends, stories, and strategic implications.
• Build advanced data models, financial reports, and executive presentations utilizing expert-level Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint templates.
• Leverage Generative AI tools to accelerate data synthesis, validate information accuracy, and enhance analytical efficiency.

Knowledge Management & Team Leadership

• Learn, adopt, and leverage specialized global financial databases and workflow tools quickly.
• Act as a functional mentor to junior team analysts, providing guidance on analytical frameworks, visualization best practices, and data accuracy.

Requirements

Experience & Background

• Tenure: 6 to 8+ years of relevant experience in an analytical or market research role.
• Industry Focus: Strong background in Financial Services, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Capital Markets, Banking, Private Equity, or top-tier Professional Services/Strategy Consulting.
• Multinational Exposure: Proven success operating in global, multi-stakeholder corporate environments.

Technical & Analytical Competencies

• Advanced Excel Mastery: Expert proficiency in complex formulas, macros, nested logic, dynamic pivot tables, and financial dataset manipulation.
• Data Storytelling & Design: Superior ability to craft visual narratives and executive decks (PPT) tailored to C-level audiences.
• Generative AI Integration: Demonstrated ability to integrate modern GenAI applications into daily research, analysis, and validation workflows.
• Preferred Platforms (Nice to Have): Hands-on exposure to global research databases such as Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, PitchBook, Mergermarket, Preqin, or Refinitiv.