Role Overview
As a Research Analyst, you will assist in preparing in-depth research reports across multiple industries. You will work closely with senior analysts, consultants, and clients on market studies, sector research, and analytical reports.
Key Responsibilities
Industry and Market Research:
- Conduct primary and secondary research on industries, markets, companies, and macroeconomic trends.
- Assess industry structure, competitive landscape, market size, growth drivers, and risks.
- Track policy, regulatory, and economic developments and evaluate their impact on various sectors and businesses.
- Prepare research reports, analytical insights and sector notes.
- Convert findings into clear, actionable recommendations and client-ready presentations.
- Participate in client meetings, and presentations, and handle day-to-day client communication wherever required.
Data-Driven Assignments
- Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets from internal and external sources.
- Apply statistical and quantitative techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
- Create dashboards and data visualisations that make complex information easy to understand.
Ad Hoc Support
- Contribute to proposals, pitch documents, and credentials.
- Help identify new opportunities through research and market insights.
- Support other consulting assignments related to risk management and data analysis.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong grounding in sectoral research, finance, economics and business fundamentals.
- Structured, hypothesis-driven problem solving, and a proactive self-starter who closely tracks economic, industry, and policy developments.
- Advanced Excel (modelling, pivot tables, lookups) and strong PowerPoint storytelling skills.
- Working knowledge of analytical tools such as Python, R, SQL, Stata, or EViews, and visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau would be an advantage but not compulsory.
- Familiarity with research databases such as CMIE and other public domains would be an advantage but not compulsory.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to engage clients directly.
- Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
- Adapt quickly to new industries, topics, and problem types.
Preferred (Good to Have)
- Prior experience at a consulting, advisory, or research firm.
- CFA (any level), FRM, or relevant certifications.
- Experience with sector-specific projects.
What We Offer
- A varied role across research, consulting, and analytics, with exposure to multiple industries
- Direct client interaction
- A collaborative, growth-oriented culture with clear progression to Senior Analyst / Consultant roles
- Advantage of learning a wide scope of work leading to holistic career development