Lead Researcher - Trading Firm - IIM/ISB/FMS/MDI

Lead Researcher - Trading Firm

- Looking for a Lead Researcher to manage high-impact research projects which can transform the future of India.

- All our research work is an opportunity to work on real-world challenges while interacting with veterans in the international trade, economics, public policy domain along with top decision-makers and other relevant stakeholders like researchers, academicians, impacted stakeholders etc.

- You shall be guiding the research team working on various subject matters from the international trade domain.

- Do you want to utilize your international trade & economics expertise to develop and publish large-scale research collaterals which also drive meaningful initiatives ? Then this is the role for you!

Experience & Skills -

- 7+ years experience of leading and managing researchers and processes in an academic institution, consulting service firms, research house, or strategy teams of various trade organizations

- Strong academic and research background with education from a Tier 1 institute in International Trade or Economics (Doctorates and academicians are preferred)

- Extensive experience in researching and publishing insightful collaterals in the international trade, public policy and economics domain with proven proficiency in creating methodologies as well as delivering on the research through primary and secondary methods

- Extremely logical and creative problem solver with eye for detail

- Lead, guide and motivate the team in a dynamic environment

- Efficient with tools and technology with expertise in Microsoft Office Suit, all International Trade Databases and Power BI is a plus

- Well-versed with all research methodologies & forms with superior written and verbal English communication

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Manage the research team which is a mix of fresh and seasoned researchers, as well as external partners

- Develop on various research project objectives set and proactively lead the expansion and improvement of various research initiatives

- Create standardised research methodology and frameworks to enable deep dived studies across sectors

- Ensure adherence to the SOPs and streamlined primary and secondary research activities

- Lead consultations with all the key stakeholders

- Drive the overall efforts of the research project to meet the long term vision as well as ensuring delivery on the short term collaterals (short form & long form)

- Provide critical inputs to ongoing programs to enhance their output and overall efficacy

- Prioritise the requirements of various programs to offer the most comprehensive research solutions on the go on all important and current international trade affairs