Early Career - Research & Strategy (FY 2027)

ABOUT NRI: Nomura Research Institute (NRI) is the largest Management Consulting firm in Japan, offering consulting and think-tank services over a wide range of private sectors globally and government agencies in the formulation of strategies, reforms and implementing policies. NRI Singapore has the company’s regional presence in South-East Asia, with a strong focus on market research, entry-market strategy, industry research and advisory services.

JOB SUMMARY

Starting your career as a Business Analyst in Strategy Management Consulting firm in NRI, you will have greater opportunities to be assigned to various active cases / projects in which you will work together with our teams to solve challenging problems of our clients. This provides you with a broad exposure to the research & strategy consulting industry.

You can excitingly expect that your every day will be different as you experience through many different cases, situations, scenarios all in projects you are assigned to, and tackle different challenges in various industries. As a Business Analyst, you will develop not only your analytical and creative thinking skills, but also communication skills together with the team to build your foundation to excel your career.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to a Consultant in NRI Singapore and he/she will be your mentor. You will also have opportunities to work directly with not only the mentor, but also project manager, project leader, or any other working colleagues collaboratively and transparently, while taking your own active initiatives.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Work on current and new management consulting projects related to research & strategy development such as, go-to-market strategy, market analysis, feasibility study, competitor's analysis, etc. on your workstreams of the projects. Identify and build business strategies by consolidating information sources, conducting primary and secondary research including expert interviews, performing detailed analysis and translate into actionable insights.

Synthesize your findings and present to key project stakeholders. Involve in project proposals and business development materials to follow up on the project pipelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

/ REQUIREMENTS: Final year undergraduates with academic excellence (2nd Upper Honors / Distinction) and above in any degree or major. Experience in hypothesis-based research related consulting project may be advantageous. Internship experiences in strategy consulting industry may be advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be working closely in project teams.

Strong critical thinking and analytic capabilities. Self-motivated & independent. Know how to take own initiatives. Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ABOUT SUBMISSION: Please apply with your updated resume as well as your cover letter. Please state your possible commencement month and year on your CV or cover letter.

Due to high volume of applications received, only shortlisted individual will be contacted by us. Thank you for your understanding in advance.