Research Analyst

Role Overview
We are looking to hire an analyst to support  deep-dive white papers and thematic research  focused on  India’s strategic autonomy  across manufacturing, supply chains, and critical industries.
The role sits at the intersection of  industrial economics, trade, policy analysis, and industry structure , and involves studying how countries such as  China, Vietnam, South East Asia, the US, and the EU  have built globally competitive industrial ecosystems—and what lessons apply to India.
This is  not a client-facing consulting role . The emphasis is on  analytical depth, independent thinking, and high-quality   written output.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct  sector-level research  across strategic autonomy themes (manufacturing, industrial policy, supply chains, critical technologies, etc.)
Map  market size (TAM/SAM) , growth drivers, and structural trends across selected segments
Identify  key global and Indian companies  and analyse industry structure
Analyse  profit pools and value chain economics  (where value is created and captured)
Work with  import–export and trade data  (HS codes, DGFT, UN Comtrade, ITC Trademap, WITS, etc.)
Study  global benchmarks  and policy models (China, SEA, Vietnam, US, EU) and extract implications for India
Contribute to  white papers, investment memos, and thematic research notes. Expect it to be published and circulated to key influential decision makers in these segments.
Present findings in  clear written narratives, charts, and tables

Ideal Candidate Profile
Undergraduate degree in  Economics / Public Policy / Commerce / Engineering + Economics
1–5 years of experience in:
1) Consulting  knowledge / research / capability teams  (BCG Knowledge, Bain Capability Network, McKinsey GCO, EY-Parthenon, Deloitte Monitor, etc.), or
2)  Policy research institutions / think tanks  (e.g., Brookings India, ORF, Carnegie India,
ICRIER, RIS, NITI Aayog research teams)
Strong comfort with  secondary research, industry benchmarking, and data synthesis
Demonstrated ability to  write clearly and structure complex ideas
Interest in  industrial policy, manufacturing competitiveness, and long-term national strategy

What We Are Specifically Looking For
Ability to go beyond data to  form a point of view
Comfort working with  trade data, tariffs, localisation policies, and supply-chain economics
Strong  written communication  (long-form memos and white papers, not just slides)
Intellectual curiosity and first principles thinking

What This Role Is Not
Not a client delivery or project management role
Not a pure financial modelling or execution role
Not a rapid-fire consulting staffing model

Hiring Process
Shortlisted candidates will complete a  48–72 hour take-home assignment  involving:
A selected strategic autonomy segment
Market sizing, value chain and profit pool analysis
A trade flow snapshot using public data
A short-written memo articulating insights and implications