Research Associate

Role Summary At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: to turn insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. The role will provide research inputs to assist in the business development activities of KPMG and provide the firm’s personnel with research insight on our clients and targets, markets, and competitors. The personnel will also identify and provide other necessary information and analyses to support winning sales and service delivery activities. Responsibilities Work with Line of Business (LOB) desk to identify key national accounts/targets for the financial year Global and domestic trends monitoring across industries Classify the clients/targets to sectors Coordinate annual client care Provide the historical background of the company and the sector Summarize the business activities of the company Conduct SWOT, PEST & Porter Five Forces’ analyses on the company Highlight recent key developments and activities’ drivers in the company Extract key business strategic information from the reports of the chairman, directors and auditors as stated in the annual report Compile the list of the company’s senior management. Design relationship matrix to build relationship with the company Qualitative and quantitative research for thought leadership publications Participate in data gathering and meetings with vendors (if any) Assist in developing the thought leadership publication with the relevant unit. Conduct a general overview of all competitors, including the big-4 and competitors in the advisory space Generate periodic competitive intelligence Obtain the audit fees and identify the auditors of the quoted companies. Summarize recent developments (news and events) relating to the competitors. Highlight the SWOT analysis of the leading professional services firms. Macroeconomic database maintenance and update Carry out research on relevant topical issues in the Nigerian economy. Economic and research analysis for internal engagements Compile and update data/information specific to each LOB, to serve as repository for research purpose Carry out LOB research requests and other ad-hoc primary research activities as necessary