Job Requirements:
- Strong written/verbal communications skills with experience in leading projects and client communication (internal or external)
- Knowledge or demonstrated interest in emerging technology
- Familiarity with business and technology databases (e.g., Factiva, Crunchbase, Capital IQ, Bloomberg etc.)
- Hands-on experience with MS Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Should have experience of conducting expert interviews and making minutes of meetings
- Strong understanding of financial and strategic concepts (e.g revenue, margins, profitability analysis) and knowledge of Macro-economic indicators and industry overviews
- Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and storytelling capabilities
- Ability to work independently and manage short-to-mid duration (1 week to 3 months) with quality output
- Understanding of business etiquette, working styles, and the quality standards expected in Japanese corporate culture, or willingness to proactively learn and adapt to them
- Collaborative team player, capable of mentoring peers and contributing to cross-cultural projects
Work Experiences:
2-5 years in research/consulting
Sector Expertise:
ICT Industry (knowledge on Cloud, AI, and comfortable with emerging technologies)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Deputy Senior Researcher who brings expertise or strong interest in Digital Transformation themes — particularly in some of these:
- Cloud Computing and Data Center Infrastructure
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Generative AI
- Foundation Models and Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) & CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) technologies
- Digital innovation within the automotive and mobility sectors
The candidate is expected to support and independently drive research projects, contribute to consulting deliverables, and interface with clients and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsiblities:
- Conduct deep-dive primary and secondary research on digital transformation trends, technologies, and sectors (cloud, AI, data centers, automotive tech)
- Analyze macroeconomic and industry-specific trends, especially in tech-driven sectors
- Structure, synthesize, and present research insights using frameworks like SWOT, MECE, PESTLE, and Pyramid Principle
- Prepare detailed research reports, market assessments, benchmarking analyses, and company profiles
- Independently Lead tasks or support client-facing meetings and communicate findings through high-quality deliverables (PPTs, summaries, Excel models)
- Collaborate across teams to ensure insight quality and delivery excellence
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing
- Contribute to business development and thought leadership in the digital transformation domain
- Building brand by following the company's philosophy, being professional and delivering results to meet organization’s vision
Educational Qualification:
PGDM/ MBA (min 2 years of experience)