Senior Research Analyst - Expert Network

Job descriptionSenior Research Analyst - Expert NetworkWhy could T&A Consulting be the right fit for you? As a part of T&A, you will learn and grow with a highly collaborative and innovative team. We have nurtured a robust value system where talent meets integrity, clarity, and grit.ABOUT THE ROLEWe are currently recruiting for Sr. Market Research Analyst - Expert Network to work with T&A’s Inward Investment/Market Entry team across India, Europe & North America. The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding expansion plans of companies in India & Europe into International markets, engage in discussion with CXO, CFO level and support International Economic Development Agencies (EDAs & EDOs) towards attracting investments in their region.ABOUT USIncepted in India in 2006, T&A Consulting has become a reputable global consulting practice to government economic development agencies, businesses and academic institutions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.Headquartered in Gurgaon, with pan-India offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, T&A Consulting has a global footprint with a representative office in Europe, and a subsidiary in Toronto, Canada.We work with various international investment attraction agencies where India is a key market and have been delivering a range of programs to identify outward investment opportunities from India.Along our journey so far, we have competed against some of the world’s leading consulting and economic development brands and other boutique consulting practices to win the trust of new clients to develop and offer them ongoing support for their India market entry strategy, Investment attraction and Representation.As a part of T&A, you will learn and grow with a highly collaborative and innovative team. We have nurtured a robust value system where talent meets integrity, clarity, and grit.JOB DESCRIPTION·The primary role of the Research Analyst is to do in depth Qualitative & Quantitative research across various sectors of India, interpret data, analyze, formulate reports, write white papers and make recommendations based upon the research findings. The role will also involve interaction with international clients to understand their requirements and present research findings. This role requires in-depth understanding of various sectors of India, excellent command of English language (written & verbal) as you will be advising international companies on strategizing their market entry and expansion plan.RESPONSIBILITIES· Communicate with clients to understand and document the business objectives.Develop thorough understanding on the subject sector and plan the research modules.Conduct Primary and Secondary ResearchQualitative & Quantitative ResearchPrepare analysis report using various tools such as SAS, R, TableauResearch Report projects would range from short term to long term studies on issues relating to: Demand/Market assessment, Price and cost analysis, project economics, Competition analysis, Project feasibility studies, Market entry strategies, Business planning and strategy.Prepare and deliver presentations on research findings and opportunities in India to international companies.Author reports containing actionable recommendations.Develop understanding on communication of difficult /sensitive data.DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILEIn-depth understanding of the macroeconomic environment in India, key growth sectors of the Indian economy.Prior experience in Sectoral Research Writing, Preparing Analysis Reports, Flows/Charts/ Graphs, Writing White Papers is must.Excellent command over English Language.Primary and Secondary Research skillsQualitative & Quantitative Research SkillsKnowledge of SAS/STATA/TABLEAU/R will be an added advantage.Excellent written, verbal and presentation skillsAbility to write content/professional research reportsCompiling, analysing and interpreting information from both internal and external sourcesAbility to handle international clients, conference calls and provide timely updates to the clients.Strong analytic and critical thinking skillsExposure to company and industry analysis, market entry strategies, feasibility studies etc.Expertise with Ms OfficeAbility to grasp new concepts with easeOrganizing and maintaining research informationEXPERIENCEMinimum 3-5 years in Research/ Consulting Environment with experience of handling overseas clientsPrior experience of researching, structuring, and writing a sectoral/ business report is must.Experience of writing for Business journal/ Media will be an added advantage.Hands on writing analysis reportWHAT DOES THIS ROLE OFFER?· Exposure to a global consulting environment, with an opportunity to learn and grow in a meritocracy- driven organization· Opportunity to work with team with broad experience of trade and investment promotion activities in India and overseas· Opportunities for vertical and horizontal professional growth within a well-defined career progression path· Energetic and supportive working environment