Senior Associate (Advanced Analytics Consulting)

Indus Insights; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus Insights in Gurugram, India seeks a senior analytics leader to drive value for global clients. You will head high-caliber analytics teams, guiding delivery, methodologies, and client interactions while nurturing the firm’s culture.

You will mentor teammates, shape analytics roadmaps, and oversee recruiting and development activities, including supporting sales efforts. International travel is expected approximately quarterly.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Core Analytics experience; leading analytics teams preferred
• Hands-on with large datasets; statistical modelling with SAS/Python/R; presenting ideas with PowerPoint
• Experience using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau is relevant

Responsibilities

• Lead client interaction and be the face of the firm for clients
• Own analytics delivery and create analytical roadmaps for engagements
• Provide apprenticeship and coaching to team members
• Assist with recruitment, Learning & Development, and sales pitches

Skills

Analytical thinking

Questioning status quo

Top-down communication

Client relationship management

Feedback culture

Education

Bachelor's degree or MBA

Tools

SQL

SAS

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

Purpose of the Position

Create phenomenal value for our global clients using Advanced Analytics & Data Science. Achieve this by leading high-caliber team(s) of analytics professionals, providing them with the right blend of guidance & independence. Ensure high levels of talent density in the firm and nurture our unique culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Management: Lead client interaction and be the “face” of the firm for the client. Understand client context & priorities, question status-quo, present findings & recommendations, incorporate feedback, co-create solutions, brainstorm opportunities, develop client trust, and in-general be the “go to” person for all analytics-related client conversations.
• Analytical Delivery: Be the final “owner” of analytics delivery. Create analytical road map for the engagement, bring first-principles thinking, provide guidance to the team, ensure error-free work, recommend appropriate methodologies, and provide flawless project management.
• People Leadership: Provide apprenticeship and coaching to team members, including sharing context and experience, giving frequent feedback, creating growth opportunities, and helping team members shine.
• Organizational Development: Assist with recruitment activities, provide inputs into Learning and Development, be a change agent & identify internal innovative area, assist leadership with sales pitches, etc.

Experience and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Technology/ Economics/ Commerce/ Statistics or Postgraduate with MBA from a top institute/ university.
• 2-3 years of Core Analytics experience. Some experience in leading analytics teams is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in managing large datasets (using tools such as SQL, SAS, etc.), developing statistical models (using SAS, Python, R etc.), performing analyses using Excel (Pivot Table etc.), and presenting ideas (using PowerPoint). Some exposure to BI tools (such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.) will also be relevant

Professional Skills

• Analytical & structured thinking mindset
• Comfort with questioning the status quo
• Willingness to travel to client locations and build trusting client relationships (expect ~1 international trip every quarter)
• Adept at top-down communication
• Approachable, open to alternate viewpoints, and welcoming towards constructive feedback