Decision Analytics Associate Consultant - Primary Market Research

Role Description

Insights & Analytics 

ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.    

 

What You’ll Do

 

• Critically assess client requirements to identify opportunities and challenges and recommend appropriate market research methodologies.
• Design and execute comprehensive market research studies addressing key business objectives.
• Analyze and interpret quantitative/ qualitative research data to provide clear, actionable insights.
• Create detailed dashboards and reports using MS Excel and PowerPoint to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across geographies on a day-to-day basis and on multiple projects simultaneously.

 

What You’ll Bring

 

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (any discipline) with strong academic performance, particularly in analytics and quantitative coursework
• 2 - 4 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience. An MBA/relevant masters degree is preferred, but not compulsory
• Strong proficiency in quantitative research methods and projects (examples, not limited to market landscape/ U&A/ communication testing), data analysis, and advanced statistics. Qualitative research knowledge will be a good-to have.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint for report creation, familiarity with market research tools and platforms
• Structured communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to clients
• Team/ people management/ mentoring experience will be a good-to have.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

 

How you’ll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

 

Hybrid working model: 

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.