Senior Research Analyst-Investment Attraction

Job descriptionWhy could T&A Consulting be the right fit for you? As a part of T&A, you will learn and grow with a highly collaborative and innovative team. We have nurtured a robust value system where talent meets integrity, clarity, and grit.ABOUT THE ROLEWe are currently recruiting for Senior Market Research Analyst - Investment Attraction to work with T&A's Inward Investment/Market Entry team across Europe & North America. The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding the expansion plans of companies in Europe into International markets, engage in discussion with CXO, CFO level and supporting International Economic Development Agencies (EDAs & EDOs) towards attracting investments in their region.ABOUT USIncepted in India in 2006, T&A Consulting has become a reputable global consulting practice to government economic development agencies, businesses and academic institutions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.Headquartered in Gurgaon, with pan-India offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, T&A Consulting has a global footprint with a representative office in Europe, and a subsidiary in Toronto, Canada.We work with various international investment attraction agencies where India is a key market and have been delivering a range of programs to identify outward investment opportunities from India.Along our journey so far, we have competed against some of the world's leading consulting and economic development brands and other boutique consulting practices to win the trust of new clients to develop and offer them ongoing support for their India market entry strategy, Investment attraction and Representation.As a part of T&A, you will learn and grow with a highly collaborative and innovative team. We have nurtured a robust value system where talent meets integrity, clarity, and grit.JOB DESCRIPTION· The role of the Senior Market Research Analyst is to engage in discussions (telephonic interviews and one to one meetings at networking events) with CXOs of the shortlisted European companies and develop an understanding of their expansion plans in various international markets.· The shortlist of companies will be based on the comprehensive and in-depth research of the selected sectors and high-growth companies within these sectors.· Our target segment are European companies who have a business interest to invest/expand in the international markets.· The aim of this research and discussions is to uncover FDI opportunities for our clients i.e., Economic Development Organization (EDO) of selected countries, states, and regions.· An FDI opportunity is defined as an India/Europe-based company, not already located in our client's geography, and interested in setting up a legal entity, creating jobs and investing capital within a 12-24-month period.RESPONSIBILITIES· Interact with industry experts/ consultants via various modes of communication like telephonic interviews, participating in seminars/ networking events, meetings, and surveys to gather relevant and niche data.. Research and develop an understanding of different geographies and sectors.· Present our client's geography as a potential business location for the company's expansion plans.· Analyze and formulate the reports from the data/information gathered from telephonic interviews.· Participate in managing trade and investment delegation including setting up of meetings with CXO level executives of qualified companies.· Prepare and deliver presentations on research findings to clients· Interact with overseas clients and provide regular updates through the project.EXPERIENCE· Minimum 4-5 years in Business Development/Expert Network Consulting/ KPO with experience of researching industries and company profiles, speaking with industry experts/ C.E.O/C.X. O level executives.· Experience of researching and profiling the companies is essential.. Experience of outreach through various networking channels is a must.· Exposure of handling international clients is a must.· New Business Development experience.WHAT DOES THIS ROLE OFFER?· Exposure to a global consulting environment, with an opportunity to learn and grow in a meritocracy- driven organization· Opportunity to work with team with broad experience of trade and investment promotion activities in India and overseas· Opportunities for vertical and horizontal professional growth within a well-defined career progression path· Energetic and supportive working environmentIndustryInternational Trade and DevelopmentEmployment TypeFull-time PRB