Specialist, Research and Data Services

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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

Research and Data Services (RDS) is a department of information professionals who specialize in secondary (desktop) research and work alongside Bain’s internal stakeholders to provide high quality results for our clients. We collaborate across Bain teams to support desktop research needs using subject matter knowledge and deep expertise in research sources.

You will join the RDS team in Bain Seoul and work with colleagues based in different locations in a hybrid model. You will be reporting to supervisors based in either Seoul or Tokyo office. Working as part of an APAC/global team, throughout your career, you will receive coaching and participate in various training programs. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Initially, you will cover a broad range of commercial, multi-industry and economic topics to build your knowledge. You will be specialized in one practice. (i.e. Consumer Products/Retail, Technology/Media/Telecoms, Financial Services, ESG etc.) at certain point per business needs.

You will also participate in ongoing product and service evaluations, and resource development activities including their implementation.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated team player who appreciates new challenges and thrives in a fast-paced environment. S/he should demonstrate a growth mind and be able to adapt to a rapidly evolving role with new technology enablement.

Research

• Conducts research for local and regional case teams, Practice Areas and client development utilizing electronic, print and other resources as assigned under the guidance of a Lead, Manager or Senior Manager
• Provides filtered and well organized research results
• May participate as a member of an Industry Team supporting cases, responds to requests from client teams; however, should also be proficient in conducting research in all areas of interest to Bain
• Proactively works with Case Teams to understand the project context and specific information needs
• May build industry and/or capability expertise by attending Practice Area meetings, industry conferences and regular reading of trade and internal publications
• Solicits feedback from internal client

Asset Building

• Participates in or leads asset building including contributions to knowledge sharing and other projects as assigned
• May participate as an active member of an Industry Team
• Participates in ongoing product and service evaluations and resource development activities and participates in implementation as appropriate
• Conducts just-in-time training for consulting and consulting support staff

Administrative

• Daily tracking of personal research requests 
• Participates in Research and Data Services marketing efforts
• Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen skill set by participating in special projects
• Provides ongoing support for basic asset-building activities including processing orders and new acquisitions, cataloging and serials check-in, end-user system updates, tracking circulation of materials from the collection and ongoing maintenance of print and other special collections

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Degree in business from an accredited university, or equivalent higher education degree
• 2 – 6 years of conducting business research in a fast-paced consulting, financials services, market research or other professional services or equivalent preferred
• Fluent written and verbal business communication skills in native language and English
• Open-minded attitude and team approach
• Outstanding organization, prioritization and time management skills
• Enthusiastic, dedicated, hardworking and committed to meeting deadlines

Preferred

• Proficiency in written and verbal Japanese or Korean
• Experience in using regular commercial databases, e.g. Factiva, LSEG/Refinitiv, CapitalIQ, ValueSearch, etc.
• Experience in effectively working with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in proactively taking initiatives to enhance working efficiency
• Experience in working under pressure whilst maintaining a professional, customer-focused attitude
• Exceptional attention to detail
• An interest in the substance and commercial impact of Bain’s work