Assistant Vice President - Sector Intelligence

Assistant Vice President-Sector Intelligence

- We are looking for an AVP for the country's leading entrepreneurship centre and early-stage technology investing platform.

- They back fearless entrepreneurs building disruptive solutions and stand with the startups at their risky early stages when they need more support while there is hardly any available.

- The continuum of incubation, acceleration, capital and insights they offer everything it takes for these driven entrepreneurs to make a superlative impact.

- Among its various initiatives, they have been the pioneer of accelerator programs across a variety of sectors such as ICT, Healthcare, Food and Agriculture, Mobility, Financial Services, etc. conceptualised and hosted India's first climate-focused fund, mentored over 7000, accelerated over 1500, provides catalytic capital to over 700 startups, and inspired over a million with our publications including 'Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish' and 'Startup Compass'.

Key Responsibilities:

- As AVP - of Sector Intelligence, you will drive identification of and research on emergent sectors and technologies.

- As the owner of the entire research process, you will lead project sourcing, ideation, data gathering, analysis publishing and dissemination of insights and stakeholder engagement.

- Identify emergent and high-potential research projects and lead the design and conducting of research studies.

- Build and maintain a repository of insights on sectors in focus.

- Lead publication of research in impactful forms, including but not limited to reports, policy briefs, frameworks, videos, podcasts and white papers.

- Supervise all stages of publication, including ideating on design and outreach and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and quality.

- Undertake to raise funds and sponsorships to build financial sustainability.

- Build and lead a team and contribute to the strategic direction of the function and the organisation.

- Ensure timely and accurate business reporting.

Key Skills/Abilities:

- Strategic thinking and strong analytical ability.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

- Eye for intelligent and impactful design and outreach.

- Demonstrated project management skills.

- Effective leadership abilities.

- Attention to detail in research and outputs.

- Aware of Indian economic, startup and innovation trends.

Qualification/Experience Required:

- Postgraduate in management, business, or technology with a strong academic record.

- Over 5 years experience in research/consulting with at least 2 years in a team lead role.