Project execution

• Oversee and sometimes directly manage multiple research projects and client relationships simultaneously.
• Design, manage and produce high-quality research analysis utilising both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Responsible for final results, quality of the project and overall client satisfaction.
• Effectively manage team members based in the Gurgaon Office, including performance management.
• Write and edit research outputs, including reports, briefing papers, articles and infographics.
• Present interim and final project deliverables to clients.

Subject matter expertise

• Serve as expertise lead for core thematic areas, staying on top of the latest trends and developing ideas for research and flagship initiatives, partnering with sales teams to secure partners.
• We are particularly interested in candidates with background and expertise on one of the following topics:
• Climate finance and ESG
• Oceans and the blue economy
• Finance and economics
• Produce high-quality, compelling and insight-led editorial content in multiple formats (articles, infographics, films), developing clear editorial line and ‘Impact’ voice.
• Moderate, present research and represent Economist Impact at external, high-profile events.

Business development

• Actively support business development activities through the generation of compelling ideas and proposals, in addition to representing Economist Impact through networking and public speaking opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients to ensure business is renewed and expanded.

Management / Capacity building

• Line manage, coach, train and mentor other team members in matters of career and personal development.
• Work with other parts of The Economist Group to secure valuable input to Economist Impact research projects.
• Manage Managers, Senior Analysts and Analysts, including planning and overseeing the project resourcing and career development of team member(s).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to translate complex research and analysis into clear and jargon-free prose highlighting key findings and policy analysis
• Strong data and policy analysis skills with experience working with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies; ability to resolve complex and unfamiliar problems in a timely manner
• Client management experience; comfortable with client interaction and interest in building relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills to create easy working relationships with clients, partners and the internal team
• Proven ability to motivate and lead project teams and meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to develop business from new and / or existing client accounts
• Energy and desire to grow as part of a highly entrepreneurial team
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one of the following areas: climate finance and ESG, oceans and the blue economy, finance and economics.