Cedar’s
group unit, IBS Intelligence (www.ibsintelligence.com), for over 30 years, has been the definitive source for independent,
research, news analysis, and advisory specialized in Financial Technology
markets globally. Headquartered in the UK with offices around the world, IBSI
has an integrated offering that includes a comprehensive research portfolio, an
active news platform, a range of value-added services, and the iconic IBS
Journal, which has been a key publication for the overall financial services
industry globally. Its research covers all key areas of Financial Technology
systems, and over 350 technology suppliers – both in terms of legacy banking
systems, and new-age financial technology firms. This strong financial
technology proposition also adds immense value to the technology consulting
practice of Cedar, where clients appreciate in-depth research offerings on
their industry from IBS Intelligence. For more information, please visit the
IBS website.
- Execute projects involving active
research/analytics based on internal and external information sources and
the development of interim and final report preparation
- Assist the Project Manager/Director in
project execution with the overall objective of ensuring timely &
high-quality project deliverables
- Actively engage with CXOs and other senior-level
client personnel
- Conduct client interviews, run focus
groups, and facilitate workshops
- Conduct any required training sessions
for employees in the junior consulting and research teams
- Support
the business development activities of the firm such as the pursuit development
and production of thought papers
- MBA
from a top-tier B-School with minimum 2 years of prior relevant work
experience
- Excellent
academic pedigree and performance
- A
good understanding of the financial services and the financial technology world
would be valued
Technical:
- Adept at
issue identification, solution development, and presentation
- Well-versed
with quantitative research methodologies like financial modelling,
valuations, and data analysis
- Skilled
in the MS Office suite
Soft-skills:
- Excellent
communication and inter-personal skills
- Strong
global orientation with an excitement to interact with Cedar and IBSI’s
multi-cultural teams
- Execution-focused
- Highly
organized and detail-oriented
- Analytical
and solution-focused approach to problem-solving
- Ability to multi-task across activities along
with different teams
Skills Required
- MBA from a top-tier B-School with minimum 2 years of prior relevant work experience
- Excellent academic pedigree and performance
- A good understanding of the financial services and financial technology world
- Well-versed with quantitative research methodologies such as financial modelling, valuations, and data analysis
- Skilled in the MS Office suite
- Adept at issue identification, solution development, and presentation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to actively engage with CXOs and other senior-level client personnel
- Experience conducting client interviews, running focus groups, and facilitating workshops
- Ability to conduct training sessions for junior consulting and research teams
- Support business development activities and produce thought papers
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, execution-focused, and able to multitask
What We Do
Cedar is a global strategy consulting, research, and analytics firm with a 35-year track record and clients across multiple industry sectors. Since 1985, its teams have assisted clients in strategy, process innovation, strategic human capital, and business technology, with a strong focus on the Financial Services sector. As a full-suite management consulting firm, Cedar assists clients from strategy formulation to execution and implementation.
