Tracxn -Senior Research Associate (5-8 Years)

Tracxn; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meritocracy culture

Mentorship

System design exposure

Fast-paced learning

Clear career progression

Job summary

Tracxn in Bengaluru, India, invites a Research Associate to lead in-depth research on global technology sectors, build scalable frameworks, and mentor junior analysts.

You will track emerging companies, define data definitions, and deliver high‑quality intelligence under tight timelines, shaping research at both company and industry levels.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in research, consulting, VC/PE, strategy, or analytics.
• Ability to define frameworks and data definitions for business use cases.
• Strong written and verbal communication with global exposure.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to decode briefs and deliver high-conviction intelligence.
• Conduct deep-dive research and build sector knowledge across SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech.
• Handle urgent requests by root-cause analysis and real-time resolution.
• Define structured frameworks and data definitions for complex scenarios.
• Identify and classify high-potential startups and trends globally.
• Produce sector landscapes, research notes, and strategic insights.
• Mentor junior analysts to ensure quality and consistency.
• Contribute to scoring models and tagging frameworks for scalable intelligence.

Skills

Deep-dive research

Framework design

Mentoring juniors

Sector expertise

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Job description

1. This is a research-intensive leadership role suitable for candidates with an analytical or research-oriented background and a strong inclination towards conducting deep-dive research and developing structured data definitions for business use cases.

2. The role requires understanding complex, evolving sectors and translating them into precise definitions, while mentoring junior analysts and driving sector-level frameworks.

Job description

We are looking for intellectually curious and detail-oriented individuals from top institutions to join our team. As a Research Associate, you will drive in-depth research on global technology sectors, track emerging companies, and design frameworks that scale intelligence across the

platform. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about becoming thought leaders in their sector and shaping research at both the company and industry level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consult directly with clients to decode complex briefs, align on output parameters, and deliver high-conviction intelligence that meets precise expectations under rapid turnarounds.
• Conduct deep-dive research and build a strong knowledge base on multiple sectors (e.g., SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, Enterprise Applications, ClimateTech).
• Expertly navigate urgent requests and escalations by identifying root causes and solving issues in real-time, and restoring client confidence.
• Define structured frameworks and data definitions for complex business scenarios.
• Identify, evaluate, and classify high-potential startups and emerging trends globally.
• Produce high-quality sector landscapes, research notes, and strategic insights.
• Mentor and review the work of junior analysts to ensure quality and consistency.
• Contribute to scoring models and tagging frameworks, enabling scalable sector intelligence

What Were Looking For:

• 5 - 8 years of experience in research, consulting, VC/PE, strategy, or analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to look beyond raw data points to identify 'non-obvious' trends
• Deep functional or sector expertise and interest in startups and emerging technologies.
• Experience in secondary research and report generation preferred.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to define frameworks, mentor teams, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

What can you expect at Tracxn?

• Meritocracy-driven, candid culture. No politics.
• Like-minded, intellectually curious colleagues.
• Exposure to designing systems and processes for high accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• High-paced learning with continuous mentorship to achieve your peak potential.
• Multi-tier reporting structure with clear career progression.

Founders:

• Neha Singh (ex-Sequoia, BCG | MBA - Stanford GSB)
• Abhishek Goyal (ex-Accel Partners, Amazon | BTech - IIT Kanpur)