Research Intern - Economics & Strategy

raconsultingservices; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Hyderabad is looking for a Research Intern to support foundational research efforts and contribute to analytical insights that guide strategic decisions. This role provides exposure to applied economics and business research, focusing on economic trends, market behaviour, and policy analysis. Suitable for those pursuing or recently completing degrees in Economics or related fields. The position offers guidance on research methodologies and a work schedule from Monday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Business, or related fields.
• No prior experience required; open to freshers or students.
• Prior academic research work or exposure to analytical projects is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct secondary research on economic trends and business environments.
• Support drafting, structuring, and editing of research papers.
• Gather, organise, and interpret data from reliable sources.
• Assist in building internal frameworks and models.
• Prepare summaries, briefs, and concept notes based on research.
• Track relevant news and industry developments.
• Support internal strategic discussions with presentations.
• Maintain research archives and collaborate with leadership.

Skills

Strong research skills

Analytical abilities

Critical-thinking abilities

Good writing skills

Basic understanding of economic principles

Familiarity with MS Excel

Familiarity with Google Sheets

Presentation tools knowledge

Curiosity-driven mindset

Education

Pursuing or recently completed degree in Economics

Degree in Statistics, Public Policy, Business

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Strategix RA Services LLP (formerly RA Services) is a consulting and implementation firm founded in 2023 and headquartered in Hyderabad. We specialise in Marketing, Hiring, and end-to-end consulting for MSMEs, startups, and growing organisations. Our mission is to contribute to India’s economic growth, education, and employability. Alongside our core consulting operations, we run RA Services Online, offering skill development programmes that prepare students for real-world roles. As we scale across India, we aim to build strong, research-backed frameworks that guide our long-term expansion and impact.

About the Role

As an Research Intern, you will support foundational research efforts, contribute to the development of research papers , and assist in creating analytical insights that guide the company’s strategic decisions. This role provides exposure to applied economics, business research, policy analysis, and internal strategy development.

You will work closely with the partners' office to explore economic trends, business models, industry dynamics, and internal scalability frameworks. This is a work-from-office role designed for individuals who have a strong interest in research, data analysis, and contributing to long-term organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct secondary research on economic trends, MSME development, policy updates, business environments, and market behaviour.

Support the drafting, structuring, and editing of research papers and analytical reports.

Gather, organise, and interpret data from reliable economic and industry sources.

Assist in building internal frameworks, models, and insights that support the company’s long-term scalability plans.

Prepare summaries, briefs, and concept notes based on ongoing research activities.

Track relevant news, government schemes, industry developments, and global economic movements.

Support the creation of presentations and documentation for internal strategic discussions.

Maintain research archives and databases for future reference.

Collaborate with leadership on special research-based projects and long-term planning.

Requirements

Educational Background:

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Business, or related fields.

Skills:

Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.

Ability to read, interpret, and summarise complex information effectively.

Good writing skills for drafting research notes and reports.

Basic understanding of economic principles, market structures, and data interpretation.

Familiarity with MS Excel, Google Sheets, and presentation tools.

Curiosity-driven mindset with attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.

Experience:

No prior experience required; open to freshers or students.

Prior academic research work or exposure to analytical projects is an added advantage.

Other Job Details

Work Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (work-from-office).

Training: Guidance provided on research methodologies, data interpretation, report writing, and internal strategic frameworks.