Senior Associate

The Asia Group is now accepting applications for a Senior Associate, Technology Policy to join our South Asia practice in New Delhi. This position will support the Managing Director and the broader South Asia practice based across New Delhi, Mumbai, and Washington D.C. on the South Asia project portfolio. The Senior Associate role is offered as a full-time position.

The Asia Group is a strategic and business advisory firm that supports Fortune 500 corporations with market entry and expansion strategies, stakeholder engagement strategies, and complex conflict resolution initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region. The Asia Group's clients cover a broad range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, energy, financial services, hospitality, life sciences, infrastructure, and defense. 

Senior Associates work closely with partner-led client teams and play key roles in supporting the firm's research, analysis, and client engagement. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience and expertise in the Indian technology policy and AI landscape. In addition, a successful candidate will have a strong command of the political, regulatory, and macroeconomic environments in India, demonstrating the ability to distill these trends into actionable insights. Excellent writing skills, the ability to communicate professionally with external stakeholders, and a genuine desire to learn is a pre-requisite. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the South Asia team in servicing global clients through execution of high-value-added deliverables with a focus on emerging technologies, including AI, online gaming, digital platforms, and fintech, among others
• Conduct thorough and meticulous industry and political research and analysis, and business due diligence
• Lead the drafting of high-quality executive memos, reports, briefing materials, and other written products for external (client) and internal (TAG)  consumers, often within short deadlines
• Actively  participate in regular client engagements, including briefing sessions and workshops, alongside senior staff
• Track market, policy, and industry developments impacting client equities, particularly in the AI, fintech, and broader tech policy landscape
• Support stakeholder engagement and facilitate the end-to-end management of global executive visits
• Conduct policy research, develop advocacy strategies, create knowledge products, and engage with civil society and media while supporting the public policy lead in managing diverse client engagements
• Provide logistical and event support for client engagements in New Delhi

• Required Experience and Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or equivalent academic/practice experience related to India/South Asia economic, industry, and policy issues
  • 4-7 years of prior work experience, preferably including in a client-servicing industry or government experience
  • Strong understanding of and interest in emerging technologies, including AI, fintech, and digital policy strategies
  • Outstanding research, analytical, and writing skills
  • Strong grasp of business strategy fundamentals, particularly in emerging markets
  • Strong attention to detail and excels under tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications- demonstrated fluency in Microsoft Excel and other statistical languages
  • Sector-specific  expertise in AI, tech and/or fintech in India
  • Experience in data visualization and design a plus
  • Genuine desire to learn, including through feedback from senior team members and peers
  • Team player with eagerness for professional development
  • Demonstrated familiarity with Indian market dynamics and/or private sector experience, including industry, consulting, or other sectors