Client Development Analyst

Client Development Analyst

The Client Development Analyst (CDA) will be responsible for support of varied client development and business generation projects for the Asia Pacific region, with a particular focus on India. Working closely with consultants, senior associates and associates across all sectors and functions across Asia Pacific, the Analyst will develop bespoke capabilities documents (quals), perform in-depth research, prepare original analysis and insights, handle other assignments as directed and ensure content is adequately and regularly stored and distributed to relevant audiences.

Over time, it is expected that the Analyst will develop expertise in tracking industry, leadership and broader talent trends.

This role will be based in any one of our offices in India while interacting with the APAC region.

The analyst will focus on the following:

• Create tailored client-facing materials and internal business development materials, based on a solid understanding of the potential client/client's industry, including specific information regarding the "value proposition" (strategy, competitive landscape, culture insights, etc.).
• Synthesize information accurately and effectively to translate complex inputs into clear, client-ready PowerPoint presentations and other supporting materials.
• Liaise with consultants and client development team while developing business development and client facing materials across all stages of prospecting – from new leads to competitive presentations, while ensuring consistency of content across geographies, industries, and functions in the firm.
• Draft storylines and narratives which underscore the firm's ability to serve new and prospective clients and to deliver excellence.

• Respond to content queries received from consultants and teams and deliver resources that prepare them for success.
• Take ownership for the team's content management. Help maintain tools and systems to assist in centralizing and organizing business development materials, including standardized and/or tailored presentations, developing templates, and the like.
• Provide administrative and communications support, including proofing, formatting and content revisions for internal and external reporting and communications.

• Participate and contribute as needed to internal practice calls, including pulling financial updates and other insights with the guidance of the Client Development Manager and the regional Practice Leaders.
• Develop and enhance relationships with key stakeholders and collaborative partners across the firm.
• Contribute to practice and firm-wide initiatives, communications, and strategic projects.

Successful candidates will be self-directed, collaborative, team-spirited, comfortable with ambiguity, highly organized, detail-oriented and demonstrate strong project management skills. They have an aptitude and enjoyment of PowerPoint and other forms of content creation. They also demonstrate curiosity and a desire to grow their industry(s) and business knowledge.

In addition, they will demonstrate passion and ability for working with people, communicating clearly, approaching challenges with maturity and a positive attitude, and collaborating within a global team to drive greater business performance. They will be graceful under pressure, enjoy fast-paced environments, and be excellent multitaskers to partner directly with our consultants and associates across the Asia Pacific region, with a particular focus in India.

Finally, successful candidates will demonstrate business acumen and good problem-solving skills.

Minimal 1-2 years of internship or full-time experience in an international corporate environment, ideally at a professional services or consulting firm.

Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), with ability to create sharp and thoughtfully designed client-ready presentations in PowerPoint. Has experience contributing to major research efforts that include analyses of business and industry trends.

Experience with collecting and organizing information from databases and/or internet resources. Ability to analyze and synthesize data into other formats. Familiar with business reference resources such as Capital IQ, Linked In, Board Ex etc.

An undergraduate/Bachelor's degree is mandatory.

Critical capabilities for success include:

• Organizational and project management abilities:
  High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects under a tight deadline, ensuring all business development materials are accurate, accessible, and well-structured.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills:
  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to ask insightful questions, leverage appropriate resources efficiently, and apply business and industry context to derive relevant, high-quality insights from data.
• Confident communication with a strong collaborative mindset:
  Skilled at engaging senior stakeholders regularly and building effective relationships, while working…