Senior Specialist, Research and Data Services

Description & RequirementsWHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list for the last 13 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities, and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally.WHO YOU'LL WORK WITHResearch and Data Services (RDS) is a team of information professionals who specialize in secondary research and work alongside Bain's consulting teams to provide high quality results for our clients. You will join a multi-cultural team of 19 people based in Paris, Milan, Madrid, and Dubai, reporting to a Senior Manager located in Paris.WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a research expert within Research and Data Services (RDS), you will provide desk research to consulting staff and practice areas using an extended portfolio of traditional and alternative electronic sources. You will work closely with multiple consulting teams to assist in research planning, training, information gathering, and delivery. A full onboarding program will be tailored for you.Initially, you will cover a broad range of commercial, multi-industry, and economic topics to build your knowledge, then specialize in one industry (e.g., Consumer Products/Retail, Technology/Media/Telecoms, Financial Services, etc.). Working as part of an EMEA/Global industry team will enable you to develop expert-level knowledge in that sector. Throughout your career, you will receive coaching and participate in various training programs.You will also participate in ongoing product and service evaluations and resource development activities, including their implementation. The successful candidate will be a team player who enjoys learning opportunities and new challenges and thrives in a fast-paced environment. She/He should demonstrate a tech-savvy attitude and be able to adapt to a rapidly evolving technological role (AI, web scraping, etc.).ABOUT YOUDegree in Information Science, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent.Two+ years' work experience in business information research in a consulting, financial services, accounting, or equivalent firm is preferred.Fluency in French and English required; Italian or Spanish is a plus.Basic experience with Factiva, Refinitiv, and other standard business research tools preferred.Can-do attitude, initiative-taking approach, and a strong desire to learn new skills.Analytical mindset, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail.Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a professional, customer-focused attitude.Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with senior business executives and team colleagues across the region in French and English.ABOUT USBain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change-makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. #J-18808-Ljbffr