Senior Specialist - Research and Data Services (RDS) - Madrid

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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Research 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, some of the most successful and pioneering businesses in the world.

You will be joining a diverse team of 20 people across Paris, Milan, Madrid, Warsaw, and Dubai. Your role will be based in Madrid, working alongside two team members. You will be reporting to a Senior Manager located in Milan.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

As a research expert within Research and Data Services (RDS) you will provide desk research to consulting staff and practice areas using a broad portfolio of traditional and alternative data sources. 

One of your key goals will be to develop deep expertise in navigating and leveraging these sources effectively. 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.

You will work on a broad range of multi-industry and economic topics to build your knowledge across Bain’s core practice areas, while specializing in the Financial Services industry (FS).

Working as part of the EMEA FS team, you will develop expert level knowledge in that sector through coaching, training, and collaboration with the Practice team and colleagues across EMEA. You will also contribute to ongoing evaluations of data solutions and support resource development initiatives, including their implementation.

The successful candidate is 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 scrapping, etc...).

ABOUT YOU 

• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Information Science or equivalent
• 3-4 years’ work experience in business information research in a consulting, financial services, accounting, or equivalent firm is preferred. 

• Fluency in Spanish and English required. Portuguese or Italian is a plus.
• Basic experience with Factiva, Refinitiv and other standard business research tools preferred.
• Can-do attitude, an initiative-taking approach, and a strong desire to learn new skills.
• Analytical mindset, critical thinking skills and attention to details.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a professional, customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with senior business executives and team colleagues across the region.

ABOUT US

In addition to an attractive and performance-based compensation with fixed and variable salary components, you will benefit from numerous other benefits:

• Flexible hybrid model with mandatory office attendance 1–2 days per week
• Employee assistance program with extensive offers on the topics of health, work-life balance, family & private life
• Free snacks and drinks in our offices 
• A variety of office and Bain events (including summer parties, office offsite, social events, Christmas party, sports challenges)
• Company mobile phone
• Discounted memberships (Gympass & Bain Discount Hub): Access to a wide network of gyms, fitness studios, and wellness apps to support physical and mental well-being, along with exclusive discounts across various categories, including Travel, Shopping, Health & Beauty, Home & Technology, Restaurants, and Sports.

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