Technology R&D (Advisory Service)

About the Role

We are looking for a Technology R&D (Advisory Service) professional to support our Digital & Technology Advisory team in researching emerging technologies, developing technology insights, and translating technical findings into practical business and advisory recommendations.

The role will serve as a center of technical knowledge, supporting consulting teams and Partners through rapid research, technology analysis, use case development, and knowledge creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on emerging technologies, digital trends, industry developments, market landscapes, and best practices.
• Explore technology architecture, integration, functionality, requirements, and potential business use cases.
• Provide rapid and on-demand technology research to support proposals, consulting engagements, and project delivery.
• Analyze technologies such as Artificial Intelligence/Generative AI, ERP, cloud computing, automation, and core banking systems.
• Translate complex technical information into clear business and advisory insights using business process, system architecture, and functional capability perspectives.
• Develop technology insights, frameworks, methodologies, benchmarks, and points of view based on research findings.
• Support lightweight development and experimentation, including tool/platform exploration, proof of concepts, use case simulations, and solution evaluations when required.
• Identify emerging technology and industry developments that may create new client needs or advisory opportunities.
• Develop and maintain an internal technology knowledge repository and reusable research materials.
• Prepare and present research findings, recommendations, and technology insights to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Partners, Project Managers, Consultants, and Subject Matter Experts across different projects and research topics.
• Manage multiple research requests with different topics and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field.
• 2–6 years of relevant professional experience in technology consulting, IT advisory, digital transformation, IT strategy, technology research, business analysis, enterprise architecture, solution consulting, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and digital trends, particularly AI/GenAI, cloud computing/infrastructure, automation, ERP, and/or core banking systems.
• Strong research, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to connect technology with business processes, operating models, governance, risk, and regulatory considerations.
• Able to translate complex technical concepts into clear business and advisory insights.
• Strong desk research capability, including the ability to source, validate, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders across different levels, including Partners, Project Managers, Consultants, and Subject Matter Experts.
• Able to manage multiple research topics and deadlines simultaneously.

Preffered :

• Experience in banking & financial services, fintech/payment, BUMN/public sector, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with digital transformation, IT strategy, enterprise architecture, technology governance, data/AI governance, or service delivery.
• Experience with proof of concept, technology assessment, use case development, or technology experimentation.
• Relevant certifications in technology, enterprise architecture, cloud, data/AI, cybersecurity, or IT governance.