Strategy Consultant

The Mandate Lab; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mandate Lab in Mumbai is seeking a Strategy Consultant to support political campaigns, elections and public affairs projects. You will conduct research, analyse political, social and economic trends, and translate findings into data‑driven insights for cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing strategic recommendations, narratives and action plans, preparing presentations and briefs, coordinating with strategy, research, communications, creative and digital teams, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Strategy, Consulting, Political Consulting, Business Research or Public Policy.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of politics, current affairs and socio-political issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct political, social, economic, and constituency-level research.
• Analyse data, public sentiment, electoral trends, and emerging issues to identify insights.
• Develop strategic recommendations, narratives and action plans.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefs, and other strategic documents.
• Work with strategy, research, communications, creative and digital teams across projects.
• Support campaign planning, project execution and strategic problem-solving.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and deliver outputs within tight timelines.

Skills

Experience 3-5 yrs

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem solving

Political knowledge

Data-driven insights

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Job description

We are looking for a Strategy Consultant to support strategic initiatives across political campaigns, elections, and public affairs projects. The role involves conducting research, analysing political and social trends, developing strategic insights, and working with cross-functional teams to build practical, data-driven solutions.

• Conduct political, social, economic, and constituency-level research to support strategic decisions.
• Analyse data, public sentiment, electoral trends, and emerging issues to identify key insights.
• Develop strategic recommendations, narratives, and action plans based on research and analysis.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefs, and other strategic documents.
• Work closely with strategy, research, communications, creative, and digital teams across projects.
• Support campaign planning, project execution, and strategic problem-solving.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Strategy, Consulting, Political Consulting, Business Research, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of politics, current affairs, and socio-political issues.
• Ability to work with data and translate research into actionable insights.
• Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Key Skills

Political Strategy | Consulting | Research | Data Analysis | Problem Solving | Strategic Thinking | Political Research | Electoral Insights | Presentation | Stakeholder Management