HONG KONG: Senior Business Analyst (Business Consulting, Hong Kong)

Job description

Synovate, the market research arm of Aegis Group plc (listed on London Stock Exchange), generates consumer insights that drive competitive marketing solutions. The network provides clients with cohesive global support and a comprehensive suite of research solutions. We employ over 6,400 staff across 62 countries. Synovate was voted as the top market research company in Hong Kong in Marketing Magazine's Agency for 2 consecutive years of 2009 and 2010.

The fast-growing Business Consulting Division provides industry analysis and market strategy consulting across 22 Asian countries. Our clients include Fortune 500 corporations, requiring creative research and consulting solutions across a wide range of industries.

The successful candidate is responsible for:

• Executing market research work and conducting in-depth market, industry and company analysis, and performing research management
• Structuring, writing, and editing research and consulting reports
• Preparing and conducting client presentations
• Assisting in providing consulting solutions to clients across a wide range of industries
• Other ad-hoc tasks

The successful candidate must have a creative and analytical orientation and be prepared to work on research projects in diverse industries and under tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Degree holder, preferably in business, management, economics, finance, marketing; MBA or Masters' are also welcome to apply
• About 3-5 years' experience in business consulting, commercial research, market intelligence, strategic planning, corporate advisory or management consulting, preferably with overseas exposure or MNC experience
• Able to do creative analysis and exercise both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and organization skills
• Excellent report editing skills, with fluent spoken and written knowledge of business English a must
• Able to work independently under tight deadlines and pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong client-driven mindset and strategic mindset focus
• Able to work effectively in a team environment with willingness to travel
• Able to speak fluent Mandarin is an advantage

How to apply?

Please send your detailed C.V. with covering letter and current / expected salary to the Human Resources Department by e-mail to recruitment.hongkong@synovate.com or by post to 9/F., Leighton Centre, 77 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

INDONESIA: Business Analyst (Business Consulting, Indonesia)

Job description

Experienced Professional: Business Analyst

Every day, our people play a vital role in helping organisations create value and grow with confidence. Our clients have very high expectations of Synovate Business Consulting. We offer a unique service to clients in Indonesia and those based in other locations around the world.

We respond to client expectations by recruiting truly outstanding people. And providing them with the quality of assignments, training, support and international opportunities they need to flourish, professionally and personally.

As one of the leading specialist consulting firms in the Asia Pacific, we are able to offer exceptional opportunities for our people to work alongside talented individuals on an international basis.

2010 has seen the firm enjoy continued growth around Asia, including Indonesia. We are therefore seeking two exceptional candidates to join our team in Jakarta as:

Business Analyst

To be successful in this role you will be able comfortable working autonomously, as well as part of larger teams, delivering work of a high standard to your clients. You will have a keen understanding of what it takes to excel in a client-facing role and place the interest of clients at the heart of everything that you do.

To find out more about Synovate Business Consulting please visit our website at www.synovate.com/businessconsulting.

The responsibilities attributable to this role will include some or all of the following:

• Be an important part of a team that is delivering large and complex project engagements, both on and off client sites. You will play a central role in multi-disciplinary projects by Synovate in Indonesia. You will liaise with our colleagues in other business areas and assist in agreeing scope, being responsible for certain project deliverables and quality and client satisfaction in your immediate area of responsibility.
  
  Your work on a typical assignment will include gathering primary and secondary data, analysing this information with a logic check, putting your findings, conclusion and recommendations into a well-written English language report for the client.


• Business Analysts will also be directly responsible for the delivery of smaller, simpler projects, with oversight from more senior staff


• Preparation of robust and rigorous working papers and deliverables in line with Synovate Business Consulting standards and methodologies


• Helping develop strong, long term client relationships

Involvement in supporting sales activities including assisting on proposals, identifying opportunities during the course of engagements.

Requirements

Successful candidates will display a combination of the following:

• A broad interest in business and commerce, including international business, strategy, marketing and economic issues
• An understanding of the business model and customer value proposition possibly gained from working within industry or through studying a professional business qualification
• An ability to absorb and analyse information quickly
• Professional skepticism and commercial awareness
• General consulting skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and first rate interpersonal skills. For these positions, fluent English is just as important as your native Indonesian language!
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills (English language essential)
• Ability to develop strong client relationships
• Attention to detail
• Ability to deliver work within tight time scales, to budget and to a high quality
• Strong team player but able to work on own initiative
• Ability to work in locations around Indonesia as well as undertaking work in other ASEAN countries
• Proven academic record (ideally from a leading university but not essential)
• The ability to take charge of your own career!

About Synovate Business Consulting:

Synovate Business Consulting is the specialist Division of one of the leading global market-intelligence companies, Synovate. We assist clients globally to enter, evolve and expand in emerging and developed markets through fact based market analysis.

Operating across 22 Asian countries, our clients come from a wide range of industries and include many Fortune 500 corporations.

At Synovate Business Consulting you will find a highly-skilled, dedicated team of professionals that are driven by the client's need for excellent results delivered within pre-agreed timelines. We foster a friendly and supportive working environment.

How to apply?

Interested candidates should submit their CV to: Sanpichit Songpaisan at sanpichit.songpaisan@synovate.com.

INDONESIA: Business Consulting Manager / Senior Manager (Business Consulting, Indonesia)

A Career in Growth Consulting

Every day, our people play a vital role in helping organisations create value and grow with confidence. Our clients have very high expectations of Synovate Business Consulting. We offer a unique service to clients in Indonesia and those based in other locations around the world.

We respond to client expectations by recruiting truly outstanding people. And providing them with the quality of assignments, training, support and international opportunities they need to flourish, professionally and personally.

As one of the leading specialist research and consulting firms in the Asia Pacific, we are able to offer exceptional opportunities for our people to work alongside talented individuals on an international basis.

2011 has seen the firm enjoy continued growth around Asia Pacific. We are therefore seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team in Jakarta as:

Business Consulting Manager / Senior Manager - Indonesia

Role & responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Business Consulting, the Business Consulting Manager / Senior Manager (BC Manager) will be expected to play a central role in the ongoing development of our business within Indonesia. As BC Manager you will work very closely with the Head of Business Consulting in all aspects of business development, project execution and team management in Indonesia. You are capable of taking the lead and direct consulting assignments within Indonesia and will enjoy managing client relations on a day-to-day basis.

Expected to adopt a leadership role within the Indonesia office, you will assist with development of strategies for the growth of the business within Indonesia, and work on developing and managing a team that provides work of the highest quality to clients. You will want to be a central figure in the continued growth and development of the Business Consulting practice within Indonesia.

You are ambitious and are seeking a position that allows you the freedom to develop your career and rewards hard work and success.

Specific responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Working closely with the Head of Business Consulting to identify new business opportunities and taking a lead on business development efforts to translate these new opportunities into sales revenues, new projects and client accounts;
• Providing advice/ recommendations on project focus to potential clients;
• Preparing compelling proposals and presenting these to clients;
• Acting as the Key Account Manager on selected Indonesian client accounts;
• Leading project teams in successful project implementation and delivery of findings to the client;
• Providing sound consultancy advice and recommendations on projects;
• Assisting the Head of Business Consulting on matters of client liaison and taking responsibility for day-to-day client management;
• Monitoring and controlling delivery standards to clients;
• Directly managing and overseeing project execution and delivery;
• Working with the Head of Business Consulting to build solid client relationships that help towards the retention and growth of client accounts in Indonesia;
• Managing staff and team performance.
• Managing the use of external contractors

Requirements:

At least 5 years working experience in a client-facing role or business consulting environment.

• Experience working within a B-to-B industry sector would be required, preferably in oil & gas, mining, industrial manufacturing and construction, healthcare or agribusiness
• Successful track record in building lasting client relationships;
• A solid understanding of business strategy, product marketing, and the role of innovation in today's business climate;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write and present compelling proposals in English as well as Bahasa Indonesian is essential;
• Ability to understand and discuss a wide range of business issues and strategies and deliver innovative solutions to clients;
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to draw insights on an industry or market/data trends;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Demonstrated skills in strategic selling and business development;
• Prior experience and demonstrable skills in team building and people management;
• Ability to work in and manage a cross-functional project team across various parts of the organization;
• Proven academic record.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their covering letter, CV, current and expected salary to: recruitment.indonesia@synovate.com.

About Synovate Business Consulting

Synovate Business Consulting is the specialist Division of Synovate, a top 4 global customised research and consulting company. We assist clients globally to enter, evolve and expand in emerging and developed markets through fact based market analysis.

Operating across 22 Asian countries, our clients come from a wide range of industries and include many Fortune 500 corporations.

At Synovate Business Consulting you will find a highly-skilled, dedicated team of professionals that are driven by the client's need for excellent results delivered within pre-agreed timelines. We foster a friendly and supportive working environment.

MALAYSIA: Consultants / Senior Consultants (Business Consulting, Malaysia)

Job description

The successful incumbent will be part of a project-based consulting team where responsibilities include project execution and management, conducting primary and secondary research (e.g. industry researches and interviews), preparing reports and conducting project presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree holder in Business / Management / Economics or its equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years working experience for consultants and 4 years for Senior Consultants (inclusive of 2 years experience in a leadership role for Senior Consultants), in business / management consulting, commercial research, market intelligence, or corporate advisory. Experience in commercial sectors will also be considered
• Well read and have good general knowledge including knowledge of current news locally and globally
• Possesses project management experience, strong analytical skills and the ability to multitask
• Strong business acumen and strong interest in international business, strategy, marketing, and economic issues
• Fluent in both spoken and written English with excellent report writing skills
• Projects a professional image with the appropriate business attire

Successful candidates will receive an attractive remuneration package with contractual bonus, dental, medical, and insurance benefits.

For more information on Synovate, please visit www.synovate.com/businessconsulting/.

Previous applicants need not apply.

How to apply?

Please send your application to recruitment.malaysia@synovate.com (with the position that you are applying for indicated in the subject matter of your e-mail).

SINGAPORE: Business Analyst (Business Consulting, Singapore)

Ipsos Business Consulting (previously known as Synovate Business Consulting) is the strategic business unit of Ipsos that assists clients globally to enter, evolve and expand in emerging and developed markets. We provide our services to clients such as Fortune 500 companies, leading regional and global corporations, as well as government agencies.

We are seeking sharp minds, idea generators, and idealists to join our diverse and dynamic team in making a real impact. Team members will be involved in managing consulting projects, gathering and analysing market information, and engaging with senior management in strategy workshops and presentations. Successful candidates will work on high-impact consulting engagements across a wide range of industries and countries.

Requirements

• Good degree across all disciplines
• Work experience:
• 1 – 3 years for Associate Business Analyst / Business Analyst
• 4 years or more for Senior Business Analyst
• Prior experience in industries such as consulting and commercial research, as well as experience in project management and market analysis, will be advantageous
• Strong analytical skills with ability to work through complex and unstructured problems
• Outgoing personality and capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good grasp of Microsoft Office tools (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• Mastery of spoken and written English, and preferably other Asian languages

Please send CV and cover letter to: recruitment.bc@ipsos.com
www.synovate.com/businessconsulting

SINGAPORE: Intern (Business Consulting, Singapore)

Job description

We are currently seeking students in their final year of undergraduate studies to join us as interns. The internship period will span between 3 - 6 months and we are open to students who are able to commit to us on a part-time basis during the school term.

Successful candidates with a creative and analytical orientation will be involved in consulting projects, which include gathering and analysing market information, as well as potential engagements with industry players and customers.

Requirements

A successful candidate will have:

• Good Degree across all disciplines
• Strong analytical skills
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Mastery of spoken and written English
• Good grasp of Microsoft Office tools (especially PowerPoint and Excel)

How to apply?

Please send your detailed resume with cover letter to recruitment.bc@synovate.com.