Overview
Expand Research is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world’s leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand’s activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Frankfurt, India, Singapore, Toronto, and New York. At Expand we’re proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients’ needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. BCG Expand is seeking a Lead Analyst to help support and drive a large, growing book of work aligned to our Commercial Banking practice. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to model updates, revenue growth and innovation within the commercial banking domain and ensure successful completion of projects with experience and flexibility. The successful candidate will drive the execution and enhancement of proprietary assets—including market sizing models, benchmarking tools, diagnostic frameworks, and simulation models—while also contributing to the development of new offerings and methodologies. A core part of the role involves engaging with clients to support senior management in making strategic, data-driven decisions. The Lead Analyst will work with global and local teams to deliver insights for BCG case teams and direct-to-client (D2C) projects, leveraging proprietary assets and diverse data sources. This includes understanding client needs, designing tailored solutions, and driving impact through rigorous analysis. We are looking for a proactive, curious, and detail-oriented individual—an articulate, systematic problem solver—who will play a key role in the Commercial Banking Practice Area. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the end-to-end delivery of data analysis programs by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing large qualitative and quantitative datasets to update proprietary models and tools Interpreting market and industry trends to identify patterns, extract insights, and uncover emerging opportunities for clients Leading client and internal meetings effectively; addressing client questions/queries using the data and content expertise Understanding client needs and delivering tailored, insight-driven solutions through proprietary tools, rigorous analysis, and customized reports or presentations Ensuring that clients are satisfied, and project timelines are met Driving new ideas, with limited guidance and working independently While oversight is provided by senior team members, BCG Expand’s culture puts emphasis on personal ownership at every stage of an employee’s career. Furthermore, Lead Analysts play a central role in all aspects of the delivery lifecycle, from supporting sales through to initial data collection, analysis, visualisation and communication of the findings, allowing for a great deal of diversity on the job and the development of a broad skills set. You will have a high level of direct client exposure, which in many cases reaches C-level executives. We are looking for a proactive, curious and diligent individual: an analytical and articulate problem solver who will spearhead the analysis delivery process. The role involves learning and increasing business knowledge quickly, with the resulting opportunity to progress internally. Job requirements
Qualifications and Experience
University degree with demonstrated high academic achievement, preferably in Business administration (with a focus on finance), quantitative sciences (e.g., mathematics, statistics, physics), economics, computer science, engineering or other data/analytical-centric disciplines Knowledge/experience in the financial institution industry of 3+ years is required Proven research and database capabilities Specific experience in market sizing or peer benchmarking, building simulation models of driver-based assessments, operating/developing diagnostic tools, etc., will be an added advantage Technical Skills
Strong understanding of the functions, products and services within the commercial banking industry; thorough knowledge of financial services terminology and concepts Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel (including pivot tables and comfort with complex data sets) and PowerPoint Knowledge of FI industry databases like SNL, Bloomberg, Thomson will be an advantage Working knowledge of BI tools, VBA, SQL/Databases, Alteryx, Python, DataIKU, Tableau, etc. will be a strong advantage. Non-Technical Skills
Engaging presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to run client meetings, develop a deep understanding of client needs and handle difficult client situations effectively Project management of high-value products, including time management and prioritization skills Ability to interrogate, interpret, evaluate and model data to extract insights and answer client queries Ability to work accurately and simultaneously on multiple assignments, sometimes under pressure, leveraging resources accordingly and reporting progress to stakeholders Effective verbal and written communication with stakeholders at different levels in the organization Entrepreneurial, creative and collaborative mindset, demonstrating ownership and initiative Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills Entrepreneurial, self-starter attitude - willing to go the extra mile. Eagerness and ability to learn fast Accuracy, strong attention to detail High working standards and ethics Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, global and project environment Apply now This is an immediate vacancy, and early application would be an advantage. At Expand we’re proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients’ needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you’re a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we’re looking for. By submitting your personal information, which could include a job application, you give Expand and BCG permission to process, screen and store it for the purposes of the recruitment process. We may share this personal information with a third party IT provider which hosts our recruitment platform and with third party assessment providers who assesses your qualifications as part of the recruitment process. Your personal information will not be shared with any other parties except as set out herein. For additional information, please review our privacy policy which we will update from time to time. You give Expand and BCG permission to retain your application and contact details to verify whether you have previously applied and so that we may notify you of further opportunities.
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Expand Research is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world’s leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand’s activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Frankfurt, India, Singapore, Toronto, and New York. At Expand we’re proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients’ needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. BCG Expand is seeking a Lead Analyst to help support and drive a large, growing book of work aligned to our Commercial Banking practice. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to model updates, revenue growth and innovation within the commercial banking domain and ensure successful completion of projects with experience and flexibility. The successful candidate will drive the execution and enhancement of proprietary assets—including market sizing models, benchmarking tools, diagnostic frameworks, and simulation models—while also contributing to the development of new offerings and methodologies. A core part of the role involves engaging with clients to support senior management in making strategic, data-driven decisions. The Lead Analyst will work with global and local teams to deliver insights for BCG case teams and direct-to-client (D2C) projects, leveraging proprietary assets and diverse data sources. This includes understanding client needs, designing tailored solutions, and driving impact through rigorous analysis. We are looking for a proactive, curious, and detail-oriented individual—an articulate, systematic problem solver—who will play a key role in the Commercial Banking Practice Area. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the end-to-end delivery of data analysis programs by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing large qualitative and quantitative datasets to update proprietary models and tools Interpreting market and industry trends to identify patterns, extract insights, and uncover emerging opportunities for clients Leading client and internal meetings effectively; addressing client questions/queries using the data and content expertise Understanding client needs and delivering tailored, insight-driven solutions through proprietary tools, rigorous analysis, and customized reports or presentations Ensuring that clients are satisfied, and project timelines are met Driving new ideas, with limited guidance and working independently While oversight is provided by senior team members, BCG Expand’s culture puts emphasis on personal ownership at every stage of an employee’s career. Furthermore, Lead Analysts play a central role in all aspects of the delivery lifecycle, from supporting sales through to initial data collection, analysis, visualisation and communication of the findings, allowing for a great deal of diversity on the job and the development of a broad skills set. You will have a high level of direct client exposure, which in many cases reaches C-level executives. We are looking for a proactive, curious and diligent individual: an analytical and articulate problem solver who will spearhead the analysis delivery process. The role involves learning and increasing business knowledge quickly, with the resulting opportunity to progress internally. Job requirements
Qualifications and Experience
University degree with demonstrated high academic achievement, preferably in Business administration (with a focus on finance), quantitative sciences (e.g., mathematics, statistics, physics), economics, computer science, engineering or other data/analytical-centric disciplines Knowledge/experience in the financial institution industry of 3+ years is required Proven research and database capabilities Specific experience in market sizing or peer benchmarking, building simulation models of driver-based assessments, operating/developing diagnostic tools, etc., will be an added advantage Technical Skills
Strong understanding of the functions, products and services within the commercial banking industry; thorough knowledge of financial services terminology and concepts Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel (including pivot tables and comfort with complex data sets) and PowerPoint Knowledge of FI industry databases like SNL, Bloomberg, Thomson will be an advantage Working knowledge of BI tools, VBA, SQL/Databases, Alteryx, Python, DataIKU, Tableau, etc. will be a strong advantage. Non-Technical Skills
Engaging presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to run client meetings, develop a deep understanding of client needs and handle difficult client situations effectively Project management of high-value products, including time management and prioritization skills Ability to interrogate, interpret, evaluate and model data to extract insights and answer client queries Ability to work accurately and simultaneously on multiple assignments, sometimes under pressure, leveraging resources accordingly and reporting progress to stakeholders Effective verbal and written communication with stakeholders at different levels in the organization Entrepreneurial, creative and collaborative mindset, demonstrating ownership and initiative Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills Entrepreneurial, self-starter attitude - willing to go the extra mile. Eagerness and ability to learn fast Accuracy, strong attention to detail High working standards and ethics Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, global and project environment Apply now This is an immediate vacancy, and early application would be an advantage. At Expand we’re proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients’ needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you’re a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we’re looking for. By submitting your personal information, which could include a job application, you give Expand and BCG permission to process, screen and store it for the purposes of the recruitment process. We may share this personal information with a third party IT provider which hosts our recruitment platform and with third party assessment providers who assesses your qualifications as part of the recruitment process. Your personal information will not be shared with any other parties except as set out herein. For additional information, please review our privacy policy which we will update from time to time. You give Expand and BCG permission to retain your application and contact details to verify whether you have previously applied and so that we may notify you of further opportunities.
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