Senior Specialist, Research and Data Services

Senior Specialist, Research and Data Services

Bain & Company, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia We are a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change-makers define the future. Across 60+ cities in 40+ countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results and redefine industries. Position Summary

This is an individual contributor role able to deliver on short to medium-term projects and manage own deliverables with limited oversight from a supervisor. Establish affiliation in certain practice areas (e.g., Consumer Products / Retail, Healthcare / Life Science, Technology / Media / Telecoms, Financial Services, ESG) or subject matter (e.g., company financials, deals, macro data) and develop specialized knowledge of relevant research resources. Regularly work as part of project teams to support research planning and execution, information management, training, and capture of research experience. Participate in ongoing product and service evaluations and resource development activities including their implementation. Principal Accountabilities

Research (~75%) Conduct business research utilizing desktop resources and business tools to deliver on short to medium-term projects with limited oversight from a supervisor. Contribute as an active member of an Industry Team to support complex and specialized research; proficient in conducting general research across Bain’s areas of interest. Engage with internal stakeholders to understand project context and information needs. Demonstrate knowledge and effective use of local, regional and global data sources and their applications. Deliver accurate, well-organized and comprehensive research results. Develop regular relationships with internal stakeholders, solicit feedback, and resolve issues. Asset Building and others (~25%) Support activities including processing orders, cataloging, end-user system updates, tracking materials, and maintaining department assets. Participate in knowledge sharing, training, and projects to enhance skills alongside business growth. Contribute to product / service evaluations and process / tool innovations and assist in implementation as appropriate. Conduct just-in-time and regular group training for researchers and consulting support staff. Build industry or subject matter expertise by supporting projects and attending training. Participate in Research and Data Services marketing efforts. May lead small-scale initiatives and coach less experienced colleagues when needed. Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated team player who embraces new challenges and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They should embody a growth mindset and adapt confidently to evolving roles supported by new technology. Degree in Information Science or business from an accredited university, or equivalent higher education degree 3 – 5 years of conducting business research in a fast-paced consulting, market research, or other professional services environment, or equivalent preferred Fluent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English required Strong organization, prioritization, time management and pressure management skills Enthusiastic, dedicated, hardworking and committed to delivering results Preferred : Knowledge across a broad range of commercial, multi-industry, and economic topics to enable a swift start in affiliation areas Experience using business research databases (e.g., Nikkei Telecon, SPEEDA, Factiva, LSEG / Refinitiv, S&P Capital IQ) and industry-specific sources Experience working with diverse stakeholders and cross-cultural teams Initiative to enhance working efficiency Training and presentation skills Open-minded attitude and team approach (e.g., willingness to work early shifts as needed) An interest in the substance and commercial impact of Bain’s work

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