Lead Research Analyst | BPO Theme

Background: Avasant is a Los Angeles, California-based top management consulting, advisory and analyst firm providing strategic sourcing, IT and business transformation, and global strategy services to the global Fortune 1000. Since 2006, we have negotiated over $250B in deals and operate in over 50 countries. The firm has been recognized as "World's Best Outsourcing Advisor" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for fourteen consecutive years. Avasant Research is an industry-leading voice and regularly publishes syndicated research reports and market points of view to help end-user organizations, technology services providers, and product vendors understand the rapidly changing technology and business landscape and make data-driven, informed decisions. Our industry analysts are regularly quoted in the media, including global publications. Our research is subscribed to and read by thousands of executives across end-user organizations, PE/investment companies, consulting firms, service providers, and product vendors. To see our portfolio of published research and to know more, please visit here . In 2020, we were also recognized as one of the top five industry analyst firms by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR). Learn more at https://avasant.com/ . In 2026, we have received multiple accolades from IIAR including Analyst of the Year. Responsibilities : • Represent the firm and share point of view around digital technologies, especially Business Process Outsourcing and Transformation in external conferences, boardroom presentations, industry events and public videos • Engage with senior leadership teams and CXOs of service providers, tech product and platform companies in the BPO and digital technologies spaces to advise them around future roadmaps and strategies • Delivery of a Research Product that includes an annual calendar of research artefacts (market reports, white papers and points of views) in upcoming technology domains (with emphasis on Business Process Transformation). This includes significant writing to be done directly by the candidate. • Conduct in-depth research by directly participating in briefings and in-person discussions with practice and business leaders (including CXOs) at service provider, tech product and platform companies • Establish innovative research processes, methodologies and frameworks for structuring and analysing the data to develop impactful insights at a quality that is repeatable and is continually improved • Exceptional project management while leading a lean and diversified team. Contribution to the overall strategic direction of the research practice • Engage with industry ecosystem comprising of Business Process Outsourcing service providers, technology and platform firms, research consumers and others directly Qualifications: • MBA or equivalent from Tier 1 institutes. Experience levels from 4-6 years of relevant work experience • Deep involvement with solutioning, pre-sales, bid-management in the BPO space (across F&A outsourcing, Procurement outsourcing, Human Resources outsourcing, contact center outsourcing and other industry-specific business processes). Experience with working on RFI/RFQ/RFP documents will be an advantage. • Exposure to various commercial modelling (Fixed Bid, T&M, Investments – Zero cost Bids [Skin in the game], Price per Unit Model, Licensing Model). • Strong aspiration to be known as an independent and respected industry voice in the technology space • Excellent communication and presentation skills – both written and verbal (English) • Strong sense of ownership and adherence to quality and timelines • Exceptional quantitative and data interpretation skills What Avasant Offers: Entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to lead and drive new initiatives to further personal and organizational goals International exposure and a chance to work with global clients, including some of the largest multinationals Training and mentoring on the latest business and sector practices based on market requirements Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists Focused programs for career development, including funding of industry certifications and skill development programs Dynamic and multicultural work environment Leadership opportunities Industry-leading compensation and benefits program Powered by JazzHR

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