Senior Researcher
About Varahe Analytics:
Varahe Analytics is one of India’s premier integrated political consulting firms specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election campaigns. We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign.
We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world. We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.
About the Role:
The Economic, Financial & Data Intelligence Team is a specialist wing of the National Research Teampolitical consulting organisation. It will assess government policies, schemes, budgets, public expenditure, investments and projects, and turn its findings into actionable insights for leadership, clients, policymakers and public communication.
As a Senior Consultant, you will independently own analytical assignments from end to end. You will frame the question, choose the method, build and validate models, interpret the results and recommend a course of action. You will also guide Consultants and maintain the quality of their work.
What Would This Role Entail?
- Independently own analytical assignments, from scoping the research question to final delivery.
- Design, build and validate economic and financial models, impact assessments, cost-benefit analyses and forecasts.
- Assess the fiscal, sectoral, regional and distributional effects of policies, schemes, budgets and investments.
- Review Consultants’ data, calculations and models for accuracy, technical soundness, and keep methods and assumptions documented.
- Interpret findings and convert them into clear briefs and recommendations for leadership and clients.
- Translate technical analysis into simple, accurate messaging for public-facing communication.
- Guide and mentor Consultants on methods, tools and quality standards.Eligibility Criteria
Educational Background:
- Bachelors or Masters in Economics, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Development Economics, Financial Economics, International Economics, Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Public Finance, Financial Management, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Operations Research.
- Engineers with a keen eye for Public Policy and Public Policy Researchers with demonstrated data analytics experience are also welcome to apply.
- Masters is preferred.Experience: 2-4 years in economic consulting, financial advisory, corporate finance, investment research, public-policy research, think tanks, government advisory, programme evaluation, data analytics or political consulting, including a track record of independently owned analytical or modelling work.
Skills Required
- Advanced Excel and strong proficiency in Python or R, is required proficiency in SQL or equivalent database management tools (essential); is an advantage.
- Strong command of econometrics, statistical methods, financial modelling and cost-benefit analysis.
- Ability to validate models, test assumptions and stress-test results.
- Strong understanding of India's economic, fiscal and governance landscape; political awareness is strongly preferred.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex findings simply.
- Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables, including flexibility during critical periods, and willingness to travel across India.
How to Apply
Interested professionals looking for a high-impact challenge, capable of working with a team of like-minded and motivated individuals who think strategically, act decisively and get things done, are requested to drop an email at openings@varaheanalytics.com