Job Description

Are you ready to unleash your potential?At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society\'s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose-led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive as well as sustainable business practices.Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals.We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions.Ready to unleash your potential with us? Join the winning team now!Work you\'ll doThe role of Consulting Research Manager for Financial Services, is responsible for collating information and synthesizing market level and company level insights for ASEAN markets and focused on our financial services clients (including banks and insurances companies). This entails combing through macro data, financial statements and other public documents to estimate their financial worth.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to lead our SEA FSI (Financial Services Industry) Research Unit. The successful candidate will oversee a team of research professionals and will be responsible for conducting in-depth research, analyzing financial and competitive market data, and generating actionable market intelligence for use across ASEAN countries and Banking and Insurance clients. This role requires a strong background in research, excellent analytical skills, project management and the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholdersThis is a manager level role, with a team of research specialists to oversee and guide, in addition to identifying the right information sources, and structuring the analysis for them to achieve results which will be utilized by our consulting teams across the region in projects and discussions with financial services clientsResponsibilities includes:A. Research and Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive research on financial services and insurance markets across ASEAN countries.
• Analyze market trends, industry reports, annual filings and financial data to generate insights and intelligence.
• Maintain and update knowledge of industry developments, regulations, and emerging trends.

B. Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of research analysts.
• Assign research projects, set objectives, and ensure the team meets deadlines and quality standards.
• Provide guidance and support in data analysis, report writing, and presentation development.

C. Market Intelligence Generation:

• Synthesize research findings into actionable market intelligence for clients.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Ensure the accuracy and relevance of all market intelligence and insights provided.

D. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their specific needs and customize research outputs accordingly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues across ASEAN markets, addressing their queries and feedback.
• Might be required to occasionally attend and participate in client meetings to present research findings and recommendations.

E. Database and Report Management:

• Oversee the management of research databases and ensure the integrity and frequency of data refresh
• Review and analyze existing reports and databases to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Ensure the timely delivery of research outputs and reports to stakeholders

F. Strategic Planning:

• Contribute to the development of strategic plans and research methodologies for the consulting research center.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing research processes and methodologies.
• Collaborate with senior management to align research activities with organizational goals.

Your role as a leaderAt Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Managers across our Firm are expected to:

• Develop diverse, high-performing people and teams through new and meaningful development opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively to build productive relationships and networks.
• Understand and lead the execution of key objectives and priorities for internal as well as external stakeholders.
• Align your team to key objectives as well as set clear priorities and direction.
• Make informed decisions that positively impact the sustainable financial performance and enhance the quality of outcomes.
• Influence stakeholders, teams, and individuals positively - leading by example and providing equal opportunities for our people to grow, develop and succeed.
• Lead with integrity and make a strong positive impact by energising others, valuing individual differences, recognising contributions, and inspiring self-belief.
• Deliver superior value and high-quality results to stakeholders while driving high performance from people across Deloitte.
• Apply their understanding of disruptive trends and competitor activity to recommend changes, in line with leading practices.

Requirements:Experience in the following areas is highly regarded:

• Minimum of Bachelor\'s degree (Business, Technology, Finance, Economics) or in a closely related field.
• Candidate should have solid market research background and a minimum of 5 years experience in market research industry
• At least 2 years of experience in a managerial or team leadership role.
• A strong preference will be given if you have prior experience in tracking financial institutions and market trends in ASEAN region, and can effectively analyze bank financial statements and generate performance indicators.
• Candidate must have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends.
• Proficiency in research tools and databases, such as Thomson Reuters, EIU or similar platforms.
• Experience with data analysis software and tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau)
• Candidate must be self-motivated individuals with the ability to work independently or with little supervision
• Research/ analysis/ financial professional certification will be an added advantages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively, and also prepare reports for management.
• Detail-oriented individuals to achieve a high degree of accuracy.
• Able balance multiple projects under pressure amid tight deadlines.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Please note that Deloitte will never reach out to you directly via messaging platforms to offer you employment opportunities or request for money or your personal information. Kindly apply for roles that you are interested in via this official Deloitte website.Requisition ID: 105448In Malaysia, the services are provided by Deloitte and other related entities in Malaysia ("Deloitte in Malaysia"), which are affiliates of Deloitte Southeast Asia Ltd. Deloitte Southeast Asia Ltd is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Deloitte in Malaysia, which is within the Deloitte Network, is the entity that is providing this Website.

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