Analyst and Associate

Koan Advisory Group
Delhi - India
S: INR 40,000 - 80,000 per month

Koan Advisory is a New Delhi-based advisory firm which delivers on client mandates by combining domain knowledge across sectors with continuous engagement of decision makers in industry and government.

Our clients include the world’s largest technology companies, telecom, media, and broadcasting businesses, international organisations and government departments.
We are a lean team with a focus on tight timelines and quality output. For more information please visit www.koanadvisory.com

We hire economics majors (on a rolling basis) with an interest in policy research. Candidates who can work independently are preferred. A firm understanding of the Indian economy (as well as its interactions with the global economy) is a prerequisite.

Basic Requirements (for Analysts):
• Research Skills – It is expected that the candidate can conduct structured research on a wide range of policy-relevant issues. The candidate must possess strong conceptual skills and be familiar with standard econometric tools.

• Writing Proficiency – A large portion of work at Koan Advisory focuses on developing written outputs in the form of short briefs, as well as long-form reports.

• Analytical Skills – We deliver cross-thematic research to our clients which extends beyond economic policy and may include analyses of the political economy and contemporary affairs.

• Demonstrable and qualified interest in public policy.

Additional Criteria (for Associates):
• Awareness of industry and policy trends – A nuanced understanding of governance and politics is required, along with knowledge of key trends shaping the public policy discourse. It is expected that Associates at Koan are generally familiar with trends shaping the corporate sector, local and global commodity and equity market movements, global macros and trade relations, as well demonstrated expertise in at least one subject area/sector.

• Ability to take ownership: Associates are expected to take end-to-end ownership of research projects and are involved in direct client and stakeholder interface.

Application Requirements and Process:
These are mandatory requirements, and application which do not meet these criteria will be disqualified.

• A cover letter briefly describing the reasons for applying to Koan Advisory, and the complementary strengths and experience of the candidate, and the role applied for (Analyst or Associate).
• A resume/CV (of not more than 2 pages).
• Availability to join within two months of submission of application.
• Indian work permit (if you are a foreign national).

If selected for initial screening, we contact potential candidates for a brief phone interview. After initial screening, candidates will be invited for a formal interview process (including written submissions).

Please Note:
As we are a small firm, with dynamic staffing needs, and we may not respond to all applicants. Please do not take that as an indication of the quality of your candidature.

Our salary bands differ based on the role applied for, and the contracts offered are annual (renewed based on annual performance audits).

Salaries are commensurate with industry standards for research based consulting.

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