Marsh McLennan Looking For Manager – Business Research at Mumbai, Maharashtra, Full Time

Job Title: Manager – Research, BIG Asia Team

MMC Business Unit: Marsh

MMGS Function: Knowledge Services

Location: Hiranandani, Powai

As a part of the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Asia – Strategic Research team in Knowledge Services function of MMGS, the manager will be aligned to the growth strategy as well as regional sales and client engagement verticals across the MMC businesses, supporting strategic projects and live client pitches for the sales team, partners, and risk advisors.

Dedicatedly working for Asia, the BIG Asia team supports stakeholders with insights to achieve distinctive client outcomes. We track clients, prospects, industries, markets, competitors as well as emerging risk areas and develops research collateral critical to growth and sales strategy.

If you have been a part of successful teams, providing research and risk advisory solutions and hope to use your expertise in a complimentary capacity, then please apply to understand how you can create more value as part of Marsh.

What can you expect?

• Be a part of a colleague and client-centric firm with a culture underpinned by respect for inclusion, diversity and belonging; frequently recognized as such by respected platforms
• Get exposure to critical risks facing businesses across industries and regions
• Be a part of a team with a stimulating and open environment that fosters creative thinking and encourages diverse views
• Work closely with sales & broking colleagues, who are at the forefront of driving regional growth strategy in Asia

What is in it for you?

• Discover what is great about working at Marsh McLennan – from the opportunities that our size brings, to our commitment to our communities and understanding the benefits you will receive. We are four businesses with one PURPOSE: helping companies meet the challenges of our time
• As a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, we are devoted to finding diverse individuals who are committed to the success of our clients and our organisation. Joining us will provide a solid foundation for you to accelerate your career in the risk and insurance industry. You will join a team of talented professionals from across the globe, who are dedicated to helping clients manage some of the world’s most challenging and complex risks. We can promise you extraordinary challenges, extraordinary colleagues, and the opportunity to make a difference
• Our rich history has created a client service culture that we believe is second to none. Our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and sustainability demonstrate our commitment to stand for what is right

We will count on you to:

• Invest in understanding our business thoroughly
• Independently deliver high-impact research and advisory engagements ─ projects commissioned by leaders, strategy, and sales communities across all 4 MMC businesses
• Showcase a blend of analytical skills, strategic thinking and execution, and business acumen to identify opportunities
• Maintain a regular stakeholder/ project manager interaction for constant flow of information on delivery status, expectations, exceptions, and process changes
• Problem solving with stakeholders on live research projects for better client outcomes
• Develop strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders through high quality project delivery, responsiveness, and agile and clear communication
• Coach ‘Specialists’ in best practice research process and share knowledge with the wider team
• Contribute to process improvement of the team by making relevant recommendations and executing the process initiatives to enhance the efficiency and quality of overall delivery

What you need to have:

• Masters / Bachelors in Economics or Masters in Business Administration (MBA) / equivalent post-graduation certification from a reputed institute
• 4 to 6 years of experience in strategy advisory, research (quantitative and qualitative | secondary) experience, at a leading professional services / consulting firm / market intelligence / research firm
• Exposure in building frameworks, drawing data driven insights and performing analysis aligned to the ‘Sales Strategy’, focusing on clients / prospects, markets, competitors, products and regulatory developments
• Deep understanding of financial concepts, global marketplace, key trends, economic and geo-political developments, key business, and financial risks
• Strong understanding of strategy frameworks (PESTEL, Porter’s 5 forces, BCG Matrix, SWOT, etc.) and their applications in bringing out innovative insights
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, storyboarding and report writing skills, and excellent communication skills – verbal, writing, listening
• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Office – PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
• Extensive exposure of commercial databases such as S&P Cap IQ, Factiva, Global Data, A.M Best Insurance service etc.

What makes you stand out?

• Certificate in insurance such as Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) / Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
• Exposure to working in global settings
• Experience in risk advisory or insurance / re-insurance related research or advisory support in related verticals

MARSH MCLENNAN:

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy, and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annualized revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

MARSH:

Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management. In more than 130 countries, our experts in every facet of risk and across industries help clients to anticipate, quantify, and more fully understand the range of risks they face. We work with clients of all sizes to define, design, and deliver innovative solutions to better quantify and manage risk. We offer risk management, risk consulting, insurance broking, alternative risk financing, and insurance program management services to businesses, government entities, organizations, and individuals around the world. To every client interaction, we bring an unmatched combination of deep intellectual capital, industry-specific expertise, global experience, and collaboration. Since 1871, clients have relied on Marsh for trusted advice, to represent their interests in the marketplace, make sense of an increasingly complex world, and help turn risks into new opportunities for growth. Our more than 45,000 colleagues work on behalf of our clients, who are enterprises of all sizes in every industry, and include individuals, multinational organizations, and government entities worldwide. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. Visit www.marsh.com for more information.