Job Description- RESEARCH CONSULTANT (ECONOMIST)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand research requirements and break them down into data and information categories and find relevant sources
  • Track various sources of economic and industry information
  • Possess knowledge of various research and analytical tools/databases/techniques
  • Find reliable, accurate, and good quality of information in a timely manner
  • Deep understanding of economic concepts
  • Ability to look at the macroeconomic picture, analyze and break it down to the business level
  • Experience in using and applying econometric concepts
  • Draw conclusions from data and present findings in a client-ready format
  • Present relevant research material in a structured impactful manner
  • Focus on delivering accurate data in text, charts/tables, and reports
  • Advanced skills in MS office applications
  • Present quantitative and qualitative information in presentations
  • Creative and crisp writing in Word reports and finding new ways to present research findings
  • Identify the right people/sources to conduct primary research
  • Understand the direct inputs and analyze them appropriately
  • Conduct comprehensive secondary research
  • Be able to link requirements, and findings to the project’s end objectives
  • Good time management skills
  • Write the clear and well-structured text in various contexts
  • Communicate ideas clearly in a structured manner
  • Write detailed reports, and presentation slides for delivery to internal and external audiences.

Qualification:

  • Post-graduation (MBA, PGDBM/ Masters) preferably in Economics or a related field
  • Graduation preferably in English / Economics or any other discipline

Required Experience & Skills:

  • 5-8 years of relevant industry experience
  • Good communication, writing, and presentation skills.
  • Advanced level proficiency in MS Excel, Word, & PPT (MS Office suite); VBA programming skills are a plus
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Motivated self-starter and service-orientated work ethic
  • Experience working on economics and industry across sectors and regions