Analyst/Junior Analyst - Research

Role Overview

As a Research Analyst, you will assist in preparing in-depth research reports across multiple industries. You will work closely with senior analysts, consultants, and clients on market studies, sector research, and analytical reports.

Key Responsibilities

Industry and Market Research:

• Conduct primary and secondary research on industries, markets, companies, and macroeconomic trends.
• Assess industry structure, competitive landscape, market size, growth drivers, and risks.
• Track policy, regulatory, and economic developments and evaluate their impact on various sectors and businesses.
• Prepare research reports, analytical insights and sector notes.
• Convert findings into clear, actionable recommendations and client-ready presentations.
• Participate in client meetings, and presentations, and handle day-to-day client communication wherever required.

Data-Driven Assignments

• Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets from internal and external sources.
• Apply statistical and quantitative techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Create dashboards and data visualisations that make complex information easy to understand.

Ad Hoc Support

• Contribute to proposals, pitch documents, and credentials.
• Help identify new opportunities through research and market insights.
• Support other consulting assignments related to risk management and data analysis.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong grounding in sectoral research, finance, economics and business
• fundamentals.
• Structured, hypothesis-driven problem solving, and a proactive self-starter who closely tracks economic, industry, and policy developments.
• Advanced Excel (modelling, pivot tables, lookups) and strong PowerPoint storytelling skills.
• Working knowledge of analytical tools such as Python, R, SQL, Stata, or EViews, and visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau would be an advantage but not compulsory.
• Familiarity with research databases such as CMIE and other public domains would be an advantage but not compulsory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to engage clients directly.
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
• Adapt quickly to new industries, topics, and problem types.

Preferred (Good to Have)

• Prior experience at a consulting, advisory, or research firm.
• CFA (any level), FRM, or relevant certifications.
• Experience with sector-specific projects.

What We Offer

• A varied role across research, consulting, and analytics, with exposure to multiple industries
• Direct client interaction
• A collaborative, growth-oriented culture with clear progression to Senior Analyst / Consultant roles
• Advantage of learning a wide scope of work leading to holistic career development