WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Research Associate within BCG’s Data and Research Service (DRS) function, you will form an integral part of our Costa Rica DRS team. Through the delivery of secondary research, you will contribute to BCG’s client work and knowledge base by supporting proposals, client cases and business or internal development initiatives, with a special focus on Consumer Products insights-related topics. You will be responsible for delivering on a variety of requests throughout the day by clearly synthesizing, packaging, articulating, and delivering your findings in a timely and accurate manner.
Excellent organization skills are essential for successfully managing a variety and volume of research requests by accurately summarizing data and facts into appropriate and timely output i.e. email, Excel, Power Point, Word. Along with supporting research products (i.e. news alerts, company profiles etc.), you will also contribute to knowledge capture and documentation

YOU'RE GOOD AT

Engaging with customers

• You will thrive learning in a rich, fast-paced, deadline-driven yet thoughtful environment that is customer-focused. Working closely with more senior team members, you will engage with our Consulting and Knowledge Teams daily with the aim to understand, scope, and deliver accurate, timely, and relevant data and information.
  

Thinking analytically

• You’re a highly organized thinker who commits to learning research analysis including methods, databases and tools, synthesis & packaging.
  

Working accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment.

• You have strong attention to detail by clarifying request objectives under direct supervision and discussing the most appropriate and timely research approach. You will do this whilst communicating directly with BCG stakeholders to evaluate and recommend the most efficient and successful research strategy per project.
  

Working well independently and in a collaborative team environment

• Working closely with fellow DRS colleagues, you will approach all interactions with the highest level of quality and customer service. You will also guide outsourcing partners in their research analysis and do quality assurance.
  

Seeking professional development

• You will welcome the opportunity to grow and learn in an apprenticeship culture where you can quickly build and expand your research knowledge base to the next level.
  

Communicating with confidence and ease

• You will be a clear and confident communicator, in both English and Spanish, and are able to deliver messages concisely. Typical communication channels include Zoom video calls, email, and some in-person presentations.
  

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

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  Undergraduate degree minimum (a “Bachillerato” degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agricultural Economy, etc.)
  
• Interest and/or personal knowledge in topics around general consumption trends, marketing, consumer insights.
  
• 0-2 years relevant working experience
  
• Excellent English; verbal and written.
  
• Ability to work with wide array of platforms including Excel, Word, and Power Point; to be able to provide insights in most user-friendly format.
  

YOU'LL WORK WITH

Our data analytics and artifical intelligence professionals mix deep domain expertise with advanced analytical methods and techniques to develop innovative solutions that help our clients tackle their most pressing issues. We design algorithms and build complex models out of large amounts of data.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Our knowledge and research specialists collaborate with global colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of knowledge and research positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative research careers.
The Data and Research Services (DRS) function is a dynamic and highly visible center of excellence focused on business research and process innovation. We collaborate with our consulting teams to bring advanced research capabilities to support projects and clients. DRS provides specialist research services to consulting teams and our Knowledge Team, taking deep pride in delivering rapid and precise results.