Research & Development Specialist

• Research accounting, auditing, taxation, finance, economic, regulatory and industry-specific matters relevant to the Firm and its clients.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, professional standards, industry trends and emerging business issues, and communicate relevant developments to Management.
• Conduct market, industry and competitor research to identify emerging sectors, client needs, business opportunities, risks and relevant market developments.
• Gather, analyse and interpret information from credible sources, databases, publications, regulatory bodies and industry reports to generate actionable insights.
• Prepare research reports, briefing notes, industry reports, presentations and other knowledge materials to support the Firm’s professional and strategic objectives.
• Support business development activities by providing research and intelligence for proposals, tenders, pitches, client presentations and prospective client engagements.
• Develop thought leadership articles, technical updates, industry insights, client alerts and other professional content in collaboration with Management and technical teams.
• Translate professional knowledge and research findings into clear, engaging and commercially relevant content for clients and other stakeholders.
• Maintain and update corporate presentations, service profiles, credentials documents and other marketing and business development materials.
• Support the planning and execution of seminars, webinars, conferences, client events and other promotional activities.
• Monitor the Firm’s digital presence and recommend initiatives to improve brand visibility, audience engagement and market positioning.
• Support client engagement and relationship-building initiatives through relevant market, industry and client intelligence.
• Coordinate with external vendors, designers, media platforms and other marketing service providers as required.
• Support internal knowledge-sharing by communicating relevant industry, regulatory and professional developments to staff.
• Maintain an organised and up-to-date repository of research materials, publications, marketing content and other relevant knowledge resources.
• Ensure all research and marketing materials are accurate, properly referenced, professionally presented and aligned with the Firm’s brand and professional standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mass Communication, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification in Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field is an advantage.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in research, marketing, business development, business intelligence, consulting, professional services or a related role.
• Experience in an accounting, audit, tax, consulting or other professional services firm is an advantage.
• Experience developing professional or technical content is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with digital marketing, social media management and content development tools.
• Research and analytical skills
• Marketing and business development
• Commercial awareness
• Content development and copywriting
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Market and competitor intelligence
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Digital and social media awareness
• Presentation and report writing
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Project and event coordination
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively