Lead Analyst/Principal Analyst – Strategic Intelligence Risk Resources

The Corporate Institute; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Gurugram is seeking a Lead Analyst / Principal Analyst to join the Strategic Intelligence Group. This high‑impact role works with investment teams to identify industry experts, shape research questions and generate insights that deepen understanding of companies and industries.

You will manage end‑to‑end research projects, screen and engage senior professionals, build relationships, mentor juniors and ensure rigorous, compliant workflows while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of relevant experience in expert networks, primary/market research, client solutions, consulting, investment research or similar roles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Communications, Law or related field.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand the real objective behind a research request and identify the right experts.
• Strong project management, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, discretion and integrity.
• Experience mentoring team members or driving process improvements would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with investment analysts to understand research questions and translate them into focused research agendas.
• Identify, screen and engage relevant industry and subject-matter experts.
• Build and manage relationships with senior professionals and external experts.
• Lead research projects end-to-end, from scoping and expert identification to outreach and consultation.
• Bring structure to broad or ambiguous research requests and determine the right direction for the research.
• Prepare clear, concise and well-documented expert profiles and research summaries.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and turnaround.
• Work within regulatory and compliance requirements while handling sensitive information.
• Partner with technology teams to improve and automate workflows.
• Drive process improvements and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Discretion and integrity

Mentoring (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Communications, Law or related field

Job description

A leading global investment and alternative asset management firm with a strong research-driven culture and presence across public and private markets. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis and technology to support investment decisions and works closely with institutional investors globally.

We are looking for a Lead Analyst / Principal Analyst to join the Strategic Intelligence Group based in Gurugram.

This is a high-impact role working closely with investment teams to identify the right industry experts, shape research questions and generate insights that help deepen the understanding of companies and industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with investment analysts to understand the underlying research questions and translate them into focused research agendas.
• Identify, screen and engage relevant industry and subject‑matter experts.
• Build and manage relationships with senior professionals and external experts.
• Lead research projects end-to-end, from scoping and expert identification to outreach and consultation.
• Bring structure to broad or ambiguous research requests and determine the right direction for the research.
• Prepare clear, concise and well-documented expert profiles and research summaries.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and turnaround.
• Work within regulatory and compliance requirements while handling sensitive information.
• Partner with technology teams to improve and automate workflows.
• Drive process improvements and mentor junior team members.

What We Are Looking For:

• 4 – 10 years of relevant experience in expert networks, primary/market research, client solutions, consulting, investment research or similar roles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Communications, Law or a related field.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand the real objective behind a research request and identify the right experts.
• Strong project management, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail, discretion and integrity.
• Experience mentoring team members or driving process improvements would be an advantage.

Profiles We Would Be Interested In:

Professionals from Expert Networks, Primary Research, Market Research, Consulting, Equity Research, Investment Research, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Client Solutions and Financial Services Research backgrounds.

Location:

Gurugram

Experience:

4 – 10 years

Level:

Lead Analyst / Principal Analyst

Function:

Strategic Intelligence / Investment Research Support