Lead Research Analyst

Job title: Lead Research Analyst

About the Role The Lead Research Analyst will shape Avasant’s thought leadership on Global Capability Centers (GCCs), drive the research agenda, and deliver insights that influence CXO-level decision-making. This market-facing role combines market insight, analytical rigor, and executive engagement to translate industry trends into actionable perspectives.

What You'll Do

• Represent the firm and articulate a strong point of view on GCC-related domains across external conferences, boardroom presentations, industry events, and public platforms
• Engage with senior leadership teams and CXOs across enterprises, service providers, and ecosystem stakeholders to advise on strategic priorities, operating models, and transformation initiatives
• Own end-to-end delivery of a Research Product, including defining the research agenda and executing an annual calendar of research artefacts (market reports, white papers, and points of view), with significant direct content development
• Conduct in-depth primary and secondary research through participation in executive briefings and industry discussions to generate insights and validate strategic hypotheses
• Develop and institutionalize research methodologies, frameworks, and analytical models to generate high-quality, actionable, and repeatable insights
• Provide strategic research and analytical support across macroeconomic trends, sectoral developments, competitive intelligence, and qualitative and quantitative assessments
• Synthesize insights into clear, compelling narratives and perspectives on evolving industry themes, emerging trends, and transformation priorities
• Support strategic advisory and consulting engagements through insight generation and problem-solving aligned to client objectives
• Contribute to the development and scaling of new research offerings, with exposure to the full product lifecycle from ideation to market positioning

What We're Looking For

• MBA or equivalent from Tier 1 institutes.
• 4-6 years of experience in research, strategy or consulting domains
• Candidates with significant experience with Big 4 or other strategy consulting firms.
• Previous work with leading tech industry analyst firms will be an advantage
• Strong aspiration to be known as prominent voice who has a significant impact on how industries apply technology to become future-ready
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – both written and verbal (English)
• Significant exposure and interest in emerging technologies, with an inherent curiosity to analyse how they will impact the world
• Strong sense of ownership and adherence to quality and timelines
• Exceptional quantitative and data interpretation skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment across multiple time zones/ geographies

Compensation & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to lead and drive new initiatives to further personal and organizational goals
• Global exposure and a chance to work with multi-national clients, including some of the industry leaders
• Training and mentoring on the latest business and sector practices based on market requirements
• Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists
• Focused programs for career development, including funding of industry certifications and skill development programs
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment