Research and Development Specialist at Jemi Neil Consulting

JOB SUMMARY

• The Research & Development Specialist plays a critical role in analyzing data, both internal to the company and occasionally from client engagements.
• They contribute to business case development, conduct research, and generate knowledge to inform better decisions.
• This role involves reporting clear metrics, optimizing operations, and identifying growth opportunities.
• The Specialist collaborates closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and cross-functional teams to extract actionable insights from data and shape strategic initiatives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

Data Analysis:

• Collaborate with the strategy team to transform raw data into actionable insights.
• Conduct secondary and primary research, leveraging existing internal data and external sources.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, competitive insights, opportunities, and challenges.
• Develop quantitative models and perform statistical analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Support external research projects within the Research and Strategy division.
• Continuously improve personal effectiveness by adapting to changing priorities and acquiring new knowledge.

Performance Metrics:

• Prepare regular reports and dashboards to communicate strategic business objectives’ performance to management.
• Work with the Strategy specialist to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs). Scenario

Modeling:

• Create and maintain scenario models to evaluate the impact of strategic decisions and external factors on the business.

Competitive Analysis:

• Research the competitive landscape, local, and regional market trends. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
• Provide competitive research findings to the Chief Strategy Officer for informed decision making.

Financial Analysis:

• Analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts of competitors and the company.
• Assess financial performance indicators.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to identify cost optimization and revenue growth opportunities.

Presentations:

• Effectively communicate complex data and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Collate data for the Chief Strategy Officer to distill into actionable recommendations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The ideal candidate for this role should be able to demonstrate: Strong Quantitative and Financial

Modeling Skills:

• Ability to work with large datasets and provide analytical support across the business.
• Proficiency in drawing quantitative outcomes from client data for business case formulation. Cross-Functional

Collaboration:

• Capacity to interact with senior executives across departments.
• Leadership skills in implementing strategic initiatives.

Effective Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate insights clearly. 

Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity:

• Ability to generate innovative ideas for solving complex business problems.

Critical Thinking and Mental Modeling:

• Draw sound conclusions from diverse information sources.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Management, Economics, or Statistics, or in a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as a data/research, strategy or consulting analyst required, specific to the technology industry. Strong analytical, critical and design skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, data visualization tools e.g. Power BI).
• Loves making Research and proficient in the use of Power Point and /or similar presentation tools, using advanced search/research tools.
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize tasks, and efficiently manage time.