Decision Analytics Associate Consultant - Primary Market Research

Role Description Insights & Analytics ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership. What You’ll Do Critically assess client requirements to identify opportunities and challenges and recommend appropriate market research methodologies. Design and execute comprehensive market research studies addressing key business objectives. Analyze and interpret quantitative/ qualitative research data to provide clear, actionable insights. Create detailed dashboards and reports using MS Excel and PowerPoint to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Work closely with cross-functional teams across geographies on a day-to-day basis and on multiple projects simultaneously. What You’ll Bring A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (any discipline) with strong academic performance, particularly in analytics and quantitative coursework 2 - 4 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience. An MBA/relevant masters degree is preferred, but not compulsory Strong proficiency in quantitative research methods and projects (examples, not limited to market landscape/ U&A/ communication testing), data analysis, and advanced statistics. Qualitative research knowledge will be a good-to have. Advanced skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint for report creation, familiarity with market research tools and platforms Structured communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to clients Team/ people management/ mentoring experience will be a good-to have. Fluency in English Client-first mentality Intense work ethic Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach How you’ll grow: Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions Hybrid working model: ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.