Business research associate

Job Description: Business Research AssociateLocation: Sector 19, Dwarka, Delhi (On-site)Working Days: 6 days/weekTimings: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMSalary Range: ₹40,000 – ₹50,000/monthEligibility: Graduates/MBA (any stream)Preferred Schooling: Kendriya Vidyalaya / Navodaya / RPVVExperience: 1–3 years in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Audit, Research (Non-technical roles)About the RoleIn this role, you will be responsible for conducting structured market and industry research, analyzing financial and business data, preparing insight-driven reports, and supporting strategic initiatives for senior stakeholders. You will collaborate with senior managers, analysts, and cross-functional teams to deliver intelligence that strengthens business strategy, market entry plans, competitive positioning, and operational improvement.Depending on project priorities, you may also support a range of essential activities required for seamless execution of ongoing work and leadership deliverables.Key Responsibilities1. Actionable Business Research- Research multiple business segments every week.- Decode business models: revenue, cost structure, customer flow, operations, pricing, unit economics, and scalability.- Identify ideas that can be copied, adapted, improved, or built upon.2. Testing New Business Opportunities- Conduct quick feasibility checks: demand, competition, profitability, ROI.- Prepare “copy-modify-launch” strategy outlines.- Assist in building pilot models for launching or testing concepts.3. AI-Based Research (Chat GPT, Gemini, Perplexity)- Use AI tools for data extraction, global insights, trends, and rapid research.- Build AI-assisted comparative reports and opportunity mapping frameworks.4. Market Mapping & Competitor Analysis- Study market trends, innovations, and emerging opportunities.- Benchmark competitors on pricing, offerings, branding, and service delivery.- Identify actionable gaps and areas of advantage.5. Reporting & Documentation- Prepare clean and structured reports, presentations, summaries, and analysis sheets.- Present weekly recommendations backed by logic, data, and clear reasoning.Required Skills Communication & Interpersonal Skills- Strong verbal and written communication.- Ability to simplify complex insights.- Confidence while presenting findings to leadership.Tools & Work EfficiencyHands-on experience with:- Excel: editing, formatting, basic analysis, charts- Word: structuring & formatting documents- Power Point: corporate-style presentations- Ability to use AI tools and online research platformsPersonal Attributes- Punctual, disciplined, and dependable.- Curious, fast learner with strong analytical mindset.- High attention to detail.- Strong ownership and accountability.- Ability to work independently and deliver weekly outputs consistently.Eligibility Criteria- Graduate or MBA in any stream- Non-technical background- 1–3 years of experience in research, business analysis, consulting, audit, finance, or similar- Freshers with exceptional research ability may be considered for a junior roleWhy Should You Apply for This Role?This role is ideal for someone who is:- Curious about how businesses really operate- Strong with numbers and analytical problem-solving- Skilled in writing, documentation, and structured thinking- Detail-oriented and process-drivenWhat You Gain- Direct contribution to new business launches- Exposure to multiple industries and modern business frameworks- Daily learning using AI tools (Chat GPT, Gemini, Perplexity)- High-impact, founder-facing role- Fast growth, steep learning curve, and strong visibility