Corporate Development Analyst

Accenture in India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a driven Analyst to join the Corp Dev team focused on Ventures and Acquisition market research. You will perform secondary research, analyze early-stage acquisition targets, and prepare compelling reports for leadership.

The role emphasizes data visualization, dashboard creation, and identifying strategic and financial risks. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in market research or related consulting, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office; certifications

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience required in Market Research, Strategy, M&A research, competitive intelligence, financial analysis or similar consulting/corporate background
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint/Excel/Word)
• Certification in Agentic AI
• Team player committed to providing high quality work in a timely manner

Responsibilities

• Conduct secondary research and analysis of early-stage acquisition companies across different business strategic sectors
• Gather information, perform basic analysis on information gathered to provide meaningful insights, and organize findings into a compelling report
• Act as a consultant by assessing companies’ strategic/commercial fit, identifying financial risks and opportunities
• Leverage data analytics and data visualization techniques to enhance reporting workflow
• Provide input on best practices and process optimization opportunities
• Create dashboards/presentations on ongoing acquisition activities in the market

Skills

Market research

M&A research

Competitive intelligence

Financial analysis

Verbal & written communication

MS Office Suite

Agentic AI Certification

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in market research or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

CB Insights

PitchBook

Bloomberg

CapitalIQ

Mergermarket

Factiva

Job description

As an Analyst, you will be a member of a Corp Dev team focused on performing V&A (Ventures and Acquisition) market research assessments for a broad spectrum of industries. You will report to the Manager of Market Due Diligence and will be part of a growing global and multicultural team.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Secondary research and analysis of early-stage acquisition companies across different business strategic sectors, e.g., digital, technology, consulting.
• Gather information, perform basic analysis on information gathered to provide meaningful insights, and organize findings into a compelling report.
• Act as a consultant by assessing companies’ strategic/commercial fit, identifying financial risks and opportunities
• Leverage data analytics and data visualization techniques to enhance reporting workflow
• Provide input on best practices and process optimization opportunities.
• Creating dashboards/presentations on ongoing acquisition activities in the market

Professional & Technical Skills:

Must have

• 1-2 years of experience required in Market Research, Strategy, M&A research, competitive intelligence, financial analysis or similar consulting/corporate background
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint/Excel/Word)
• Certification in Agentic AI
• Team player committed to providing high quality work in a timely manner

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of business intelligence tools, database management or programming languages to handle and visualize data e.g. Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python
• Working knowledge of research databases, e.g. CB Insights, Pitchbook, Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, Mergermarket, Factiva
• Knowledge of other international languages is a plus

Job Qualification:

Additional Information:

• The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in market research or a related field, along with a proven track record of delivering impactful deliverables in the M&A Domain.
• This position is based at our Gurugram office.