Research Analyst Innovation, Growth & Market Intelligence- GTM Strategy- 3 Years - Pune
Are you someone who enjoys market research, competitor analysis, and identifying new business opportunities? We are looking for a Research Analyst who can turn data into meaningful business insights and support strategic decision-making.This role offers an opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to market expansion and growth initiatives.
Location- Pune
Your Future Employer- A leading professional services organisation is strengthening its Innovation, Growth & Market Intelligence function and is looking for a research professional to support market intelligence, client research, competitive analysis, and business development initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends, emerging opportunities, and changes in the industry.
- Research and profile potential clients, including their business size, ownership, financial indicators, technology adoption, and growth plans.
- Build targeted prospect lists and identify companies that match defined business and revenue criteria.
- Analyse research findings and prepare clear reports, presentations, and executive summaries for senior stakeholders.
- Use AI and other research tools to improve research efficiency while personally validating information for accuracy.
Requirements
- 3–4 years of experience in research, market intelligence, business analysis, or a similar role.
- Strong experience in secondary research, company profiling, competitor intelligence, and prospect research.
- Ability to analyse information and present findings through reports, presentations, and executive-level summaries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence in professional calls.
- Strong analytical and structured-thinking skills with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Preferred:
- Experience in Finance & Accounting, Shared Services, Outsourcing, or Professional Services.
- Exposure to US mid-market companies or PE-backed businesses.
- Experience using AI-assisted research tools.
- IIM background preferred; Finance & Accounting specialisation would be an advantage.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to work in a new and growing Innovation & Growth function.
- Exposure to market intelligence, strategy, business development, and senior leadership.
- Opportunity to work on US-focused markets and international business research.
- Build expertise across competitive intelligence, client intelligence, market sizing, and opportunity identification.
- Strong opportunity to develop your career in strategic research and commercial intelligence.
Disclaimer-
Crescendo Global is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Note-
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.