Country Research Analyst

Job description / Role

Country Research Analyst

Our client, a leading company providing project intelligence research and construction industry research is now looking for Country Research Analyst who will join their growing team. Reporting to the Research Director and you will be responsible to;

The Country Research Analyst is a challenging leadership position with the independent responsibility for acquiring and reporting on construction intelligence for an assigned geography.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Country Research Analyst must operate in line with the directives of his immediate manager and operate in accordance with the Companys Procedures, Policies, Standards and Quality Management System.

The operational responsibilities of this position include:

* Leadership
* Meeting the operational and strategic research objectives for a defined territory.
* Responsibility for the overall quality of the databases for an assigned territory.
* Setting and achieving goals and targets based on the companys strategy, customer requirements and macro-analysis of the industry.
* Front line leadership in all activities undertaken including market research, processing and reporting.
* Developing and executing a plan to meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual quantitative and qualitative targets.

Data Acquisition
* Cultivating and building relationships within the construction industry in the assigned territory to acquire information.
* Monitoring 3rd party information sources.
* Organizing and monitoring data acquisition processes, programs and campaigns.

Data Processing
* Ensuring the timely and efficient processing of data to provide the greatest depth and breath of construction intelligence for the assigned territory.

Analysis & Reporting
* Ensuring timely and accurate replies to queries pertaining to information records within the assigned territory.
* Staying updated on construction industry developments within the assigned territory to serve as a subject matter expert.
* Making internal and external presentations on the assigned sector/industry and providing reports as required.

Quality Management
* Improving the processes in the data cycle as well as the accuracy, depth and presentation and accuracy of data through a systematic process of continual improvement that is in line with the companys quality management system.
* Documenting procedures, work instructions, techniques and best practices.
* Conducting time-studies to set expectations and performance targets.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALITIES:

* Must be independent, confident, and self-driven.
* Must be an intelligent thought leader capable of extracting industry insights to turn data into business intelligence.
* Should have excellent oral and written communication, presentation skills, analytical abilities, people management and interpersonal skills.
* A solid understanding of the socio-economic and cultural history of the Middle East in context of current affairs.
* An in-depth understanding of the construction industry.
Should have proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases and other analytic tools.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATION

* Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Masters Degree in Business Administration
* Minimum 3 years experience in industry-focused market research.
* 3+ years experience with a leading management consultancy firm.
* A track record of publishing market studies and industry analysis.
* Experienced in presenting industry reports and analysis to industry audiences at seminars and conferences.

About the Company

Budge is a leading professional Recruitment and HR Consultancy covering the Construction, Real Estate and Asset Management Sectors in the UAE and across the GCC. Established in 2003 with offices in both the UK and Dubai, we apply nearly 15 years of local knowledge working with experienced consultants and an unparalleled network of clients and applicants from around the world, bringing you a refreshing approach to recruitment.

Our specialist consultants act for every class of organisation including investment funds, developers, consultants, contractors and specialist sub-contractors. We are the preferred supplier for a number of world renowned organisations both in the UK and Middle East.

Budge is a privately owned company that prides itself in offering a complete and professional solution to like-minded organisations across the globe.