The Asia Group is now accepting applications for a Senior Associate to join our South Asia practice in Mumbai. 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.
The Asia Group is looking for highly motivated candidates who ideally have an MBA or a Master s degree in international relations, political science, economics, law, public policy or a related field. 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 commands strong writing skills, communicates professionally with external stakeholders, and shows a genuine desire to learn, including through frequent constructive feedback from senior team members and peers. Desired traits include an understanding of global macroeconomic trends, business climates, and political dynamics across Asian markets.
Responsibilities Include:
Support the South Asia team in servicing global clients through execution of high-value-added deliverables
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 and industry developments impacting client equities
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
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 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