Research Analyst (Commercial Deligence)

The Research Analyst will work closely with consultants on the Value Creation team of one of our client, a Global Private Equity Firm based in New York City. They will support the team across a variety of diligence-focused functions, with exposure to the team’s value creation practices in the course of their work.This position will emphasize the opportunity to collaborate extensively with the team in a fast-paced and global work environment. The Research Analyst will learn and apply key skills across both (1) due diligence of prospective investments (market sizing/modeling, competitive landscape assessment, voice of customer, review mining, etc.), (2) portfolio company value creation (including but not limited to digital marketing, pricing,etc.). This position will be ~80% focused on the diligence skillset, and ~20% focused on value creation support.Key skills and responsibilities across both diligence and value creation support include:Perform analysis of internal and external data sources (e.g., market data, survey data, review data) and synthesize key findings into client-ready work products (typically PPT)Design, clean, and analyze survey datasets, identifying trends and actionable insights to support due diligence and value creation deliverablesReview market research reports and company information to rapidly evaluate market landscape and competitive positioning, across a range of industries/regionsAssist with formation and execution of client’s key practice development initiatives, including identifying and implementing AI automation tools to improve efficiency of recurring analyses and workflowsPersonality / Culture:Exceptional work ethic and desire to learn new skills in a fast-paced environmentExceptional attention to detail and methodical approach to performing analysisExceptional resourcefulness to find solutions fast and collaboratively with clientsExceptional teammate who wants to roll sleeves up and support CRISIL colleaguesInterest in analyzing data and translating findings into actionable insightsGlobally focused, high achieving and collaborative core mindsetSkills / Experience:Excellent command of both spoken & written English is a minimum requirementExcellent command of Microsoft Excel is essential; previous exposure to other Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word) is requiredHands-on experience using AI tools for research, analysis, or automation is requiredPrior internship or work experience, particularly in consulting or banking, is a plus, but not requiredTrack record of leadership / other awards at university is a plus, but not requiredExperience with Python is a plus, but not required