BD Specialist

About Northstar AnalyticsNorthstar Analytics (“Northstar”) is a research and analytics firm that supports global financial institutions and corporates. Founded in September 2021, Northstar has a growing team of 50+ professionals who work on in-depth investment and business strategy research for both buy-side firms (like private equity, venture capital, family offices, hedge funds, and independent sponsors) and sell-side firms (such as boutique investment banks and merchant banks).We focus on delivering high-quality, end-to-end support tailored to each client’s needs. Our team is involved throughout the investment process, which helps us build deeper expertise and ensures our work is both challenging and fulfilling.Role:We are looking for a proactive individual to support and drive our business development initiatives. As a Business Development professional, you will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the organization’s growth strategy.This role involves conducting market research, identifying prospective clients, building and maintaining a robust client pipeline, and supporting client acquisition initiatives. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to understand our service offerings, identify potential markets, and develop strategies to expand our client base across financial services and related industries.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, research, and qualify prospective clients across target industries and geographiesBuild and maintain a pipeline of potential clients and support lead-generation initiativesConduct outreach to prospective clients through email, LinkedIn, and other relevant channelsContributing to qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods data collection and research and verifying, validating, documenting, and organizing dataTrack outreach activities, follow-ups, and conversion progress to support business development objectivesConduct industry, competitor, and market research to identify emerging trends Analyze target markets, client segments, and industry developments to support growth strategiesMaintain and update client databases, prospect lists, and market intelligence recordsContinuously explore new tools, platforms, and approaches to improve lead generation and business development effectivenessPrerequisites:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related field preferredRelevant work experience: At least 2 yearsStrong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with clients and stakeholdersProficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, and familiarity with CRM tools is an advantageEntrepreneurial and proactive attitude Strong analytical abilityAttention to detailUnderstanding of finance Location: Andheri, Mumbai (Work from office) Interested candidates can share their CVs on hr@ns-analytics.comFreshers DO NOT apply.