Research Analyst Internship

Cedar Management Consulting International is hiring for the role of Research Analyst Intern!

Responsibilities of the Intern:

• Conduct primary and secondary research on banking, financial services, and FinTech markets.
• Collect, validate, and organize data from public sources, industry reports, company websites, and databases.
• Assist in analysing market trends, technology vendors, products, and competitive landscapes.
• Support quantitative and qualitative analysis for research reports and intelligence products.
• Assist in preparing research summaries, vendor profiles, market reports, presentations, and other research deliverables.
• Create charts, tables, and basic data visualizations to support research findings.
• Maintain research documentation and ensure accurate referencing of information sources.
• Support ongoing research projects, surveys, and database updates.
• Participate in stakeholder and industry interviews where appropriate.
• Collaborate with research, editorial, and data teams to deliver high-quality research outputs.
• Learn and apply IBS Intelligence's research methodologies, quality standards, and AI-enabled research tools.
• Continuously build knowledge of banking technology, digital banking, payments, lending, and emerging FinTech trends.

Requirements:

• Education: Final-year students or recent graduates pursuing or holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Technology, Statistics, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience: No prior work experience is required. Fresh graduates and students are encouraged to apply. Academic projects, internships, certifications, or coursework related to research, business analysis, finance, economics, or technology will be considered an advantage.
• Strong research and analytical aptitude
• Basic quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
• Good business writing and documentation skills
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to work with research databases and AI-enabled research tools
• Data organization and attention to detail
• Interest in banking, financial services, and financial technology
• Basic understanding of digital banking, payments, lending, or emerging technologies such as AI and cloud is desirable but not mandatory
• Intellectual curiosity
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Ownership and accountability
• Time management