Manager/AM - Economist

Manager/AM (Economist)

Position details:

- The successful candidate will work closely with Research Economics director to develop thought leadership outputs targeted to senior executives in the team.The outputs will include in-depth research reports, survey reports, industry trend reports, power point presentations.

Among your responsibilities would be to:

- Manage and deliver large, complex research programs involving, identify key business issues, conduct world class research, and craft economic commentaries.

- Develop research proposals aligned with economics topics; analyze existing academic and industry research related to the research topics, design research programs, studies involving primary and secondary research methods.

- Conduct in-depth primary and secondary research including, case studies, surveys, senior executive interviews, complex data analysis to form or support the hypotheses.

- Write world class research reports, case studies, viewpoints and publication in leading management and industry journals.

- Develop presentations summarizing research projects and programs and deliver briefings to executives and practitioners in internal and external events.

- Advise on research, survey design and development across the industry practice.

- Participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities involving strong research and advisory component.

- Execute and oversee quality of deliverables and manage the project team effectively to ensure Research quality standards for world class performance.

- Manage day-to-day relationships with industry leads, client partners and practitioner from C&IP practice.

- Work closely with Research director on strategy and program management.
Coach junior team members to conduct world class quality research.

Qualifications/Work experience:

- Master’s degree in Economics from top tier schools in India/abroad

- MBA or relevant Master’s degree from top tier schools in India/abroad.

- PhD from US institutions in economics will be strongly considered.

- Strong academic performance.

- 8 + years working experience. Strong track record with previous employment, preferably business research experience with consulting/KPO companies.

- Candidate must demonstrate good understanding of application of economics to business issues.

- A good understanding of top management issues — customer strategy, merger and acquisition strategy, supply chain optimization, investment prioritization, financial and performance management, IT strategy, public policy and more will be an advantage.

- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

- Good statistics and data analysis skills preferably experience in Excel/SPSS.

- Demonstrated experience with research design and execution will be a plus.

- Ability to present data analysis in intuitive graphical and tabular formats for senior executives.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. An ideal candidate will have published in leading journals.

- Knowledge of econometric tools will be an advantage.

- Self-motivated, desire to assume leadership role and strong team player.

- Strong leadership skills as well as project and people management skills

Location - Mumbai

Interested candidates can contact at monami@pylonmc.com