Market Analyst/Research Analyst/Consumer Analyst - FMCG/Retail - IIM/ISB/MDI/FMS/CA

Core Responsibilities:

Market Research & Analysis:

- Track consumer trends, competitive landscape, pricing, and new product launches.

- Analyze industry growth, demand patterns, and macroeconomic impacts.

Financial Analysis:

- Review company financials, profit margins, cost structures, and sales performance.

- Build models (DCF, comparable analysis, revenue forecasts) to evaluate business performance.

Reporting & Insights:

- Prepare reports, presentations, and investment or strategic recommendations.

- Communicate findings to clients, senior management, or investors.

Strategic Support:

- Assist in M&A, market entry, or brand strategy projects.

- Provide competitive intelligence for decision-making.

Job Requirements:

- CA (1st attempt)/MBA Finance from Tier 1 college

- 5-8 years of experience in similar sector

- Strong analytical skills: Excel, PowerPoint, data modeling.

- Market knowledge: FMCG, retail, e-commerce, lifestyle sectors.

- Financial literacy: Understanding of P&L, balance sheets, KPIs.

- Research abilities: Primary and secondary market research.

- Communication skills: Reports, client presentations, executive summaries.