Consultant (Strategy Consulting)

ROLE: Consultant   

LOCATION: Mumbai/ Gurgaon

EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of consulting experience

Role summary

The recruit will be responsible for consulting and research assignments in consumer and allied sectors (Retail, FMCG, Textile, Manufacturing etc.). Candidates with experience of working with consumer companies, manufacturing players, investment bankers and private investors on customised engagements preferred.

Looking for candidates who are self-driven and motivated to achieve excellence. The candidate will be contributing towards expansion of consulting practice at Crisil.

Job requirements

The candidate shall be well versed with business strategy assessments including industry and financial assessment studies and shall have demonstrated experience of working with clients in order to facilitate business decisions.

Sector and business related

• Ability to assess sector level performance and trends and understanding of inter-linkages with the macro economy
• Undertake Market/ Demand Assessment studies with understanding of demand supply dynamics
• Work on industry reports and strategy and consulting related assignment for consumer, and allied sectors (Retail, FMCG, Textile, Manufacturing etc.)
• Undertake Financial Feasibility Assessment – Built Financial Model, Projected Key Financial Statements, Assessed Financial Viability and Bankability of the project using key financial indicators like Project IRR, Equity IRR, NPV, DSCR, ICR etc.
• Flair to conduct primary interactions with industry participants for gathering information related to sector and market view. Connect with market participants, as required, for obtaining critical information
• Flair to get market intelligence and skill to sense business and commercial insights
• Ability to execute manage assignments encompassing:
  • Market assessment and opportunity identification
  • Business/geographical expansion
  • Commercial due diligence
  • Business plan feasibility and inputs for the same
  • Competition assessment
• Author and publish articles to showcase thought-leadership and build franchise for the business
• Deliver presentations to clients and internal committees
• Participate in seminars/conferences etc. to showcase work and reach out to potential clients
• Ability to predict sector developments and foresee changes /issues impacting the industry
• Manage internal and external expectations and deliver on business execution, quality of deliverables, timely deliverable execution and market impact

Experience

At least 1-3  years in consulting space; Open for candidates having experience in consumer, manufacturing, technology and other allied sectors.

Qualification

The Candidate should be an MBA for a Chartered Accountant.

Skills

• Ability to structure and write high-quality reports
• Report Writing, Financial modelling, Client management abilities
• Ability to work on numbers and understand sector / company trends to derive business insights
• Have a good grasp of financial reporting and analysis for companies
• Ability to think out of the box and come out with innovative solutions/ideas
• Should be capable of handling multiple time-sensitive requirements with high quality, within committed timelines and with zero errors
• Working with colleagues towards achievement of individual and team level goals
• Eye to detail and strong data analytical and consulting skills
• Good Communication, Presentation and Report Writing capabilities
• Proven ability to interact with senior management at client end
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work across teams within tight deadlines

Key Skills

Strategy Consulting, Go To Market, Process & Ops Consulting, Business Planning, Cost optimization, Due Diligence, Competitive benchmarking, policy & impact assessment etc.