Market & Value-Chain Research Analyst (AI) (Freelancer)

About Us

Deccan AI Experts is a pioneering AI company founded by IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad alumni, with a strong founding team from IITs, NITs, and BITS. We specialize in high-quality human-curated data, AI-first operations, and advanced AI evaluation systems.

About the Role

We are seeking a Market & Value-Chain Research Analyst (AI) (Freelancer) to support advanced AI evaluation initiatives focused on AI market research, value-chain analysis, commercial strategy, competitive intelligence, and AI-generated business research evaluation.

In this role, you will evaluate AI-generated market analyses, industry reports, value-chain assessments, commercial models, and strategic recommendations. Your expertise will help improve AI systems designed for market intelligence, investment research, business strategy, and AI-driven commercial analysis.

This position is ideal for professionals with experience in management consulting, market research, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, business intelligence, AI strategy, or commercial due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Create deliverables addressing real-world AI market research and commercial strategy scenarios.
• Annotate and evaluate AI-generated market reports, industry analyses, value-chain studies, competitive intelligence reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Assess AI outputs for commercial accuracy, analytical rigor, structured reasoning, source validation, and business relevance.
• Perform market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM) by estimating addressable markets using top-down and bottom-up methodologies, validating assumptions, and assessing growth opportunities.
• Develop and evaluate AI value and ROI models by analyzing automation opportunities, cost-benefit scenarios, productivity gains, implementation costs, payback periods, and business impact.
• Apply AI maturity frameworks to assess organizational AI readiness, digital transformation maturity, governance capabilities, technology adoption, and operational maturity.
• Research and evaluate the Global Capability Center (GCC) landscape, including GCC growth trends, location strategies, capability expansion, talent availability, operating models, and AI adoption across India.
• Conduct competitive intelligence by analyzing competitors' products, AI capabilities, go-to-market strategies, pricing, partnerships, investments, and market positioning.
• Evaluate analyses within the India commercial context, considering sector-specific dynamics, regulatory environment, customer behavior, enterprise adoption, and economic trends.
• Identify unsupported assumptions, weak commercial reasoning, analytical inconsistencies, incomplete research, and factual inaccuracies in AI-generated outputs.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI performance in market research, strategic analysis, and commercial intelligence.
• Review peer-developed deliverables to maintain quality and consistency standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA preferred), Economics, Finance, Management, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Management Consulting, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, Business Intelligence, Commercial Due Diligence, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or AI Strategy.
• Conducting market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM) using structured consulting methodologies and data-driven market estimation techniques.
• Building AI value and ROI models to evaluate automation benefits, investment returns, business cases, and enterprise value creation.
• Applying AI maturity frameworks to assess digital transformation, AI adoption, governance, capability maturity, and organizational readiness.
• Researching the GCC landscape, including India's Global Capability Center ecosystem, talent market, operational models, investment trends, and AI adoption.
• Conducting competitive intelligence through benchmarking, market analysis, strategic positioning, and industry landscape assessments.
• Performing commercial research within the India commercial context, considering industry trends, regulatory factors, customer adoption, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and business research platforms.
• Experience using research sources such as Capital IQ, PitchBook, Crunchbase, Gartner, IDC, Statista, CB Insights, company filings, and public datasets is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, quantitative reasoning, and business writing skills.
• Excellent written English communication skills.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated market research for commercial accuracy, strategic relevance, and analytical quality.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at management consulting firms, Big Four advisory firms, strategy teams, investment banks, venture capital, private equity firms, or corporate strategy functions.
• Experience conducting commercial due diligence, AI strategy engagements, market entry studies, digital transformation projects, or investment research.
• Familiarity with AI adoption frameworks, enterprise AI implementation, digital operating models, and emerging technology ecosystems.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or data visualization tools is an advantage.
• Professional certifications in Strategy, Business Analysis, Market Research, Data Analytics, or AI are highly desirable.

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly pay: ₹2,500/hour
• Fully remote with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI initiatives in market intelligence, commercial research, and strategic analysis.
• Exposure to advanced AI systems focused on business research, value-chain analysis, and enterprise AI adoption.
• Flexible project-based opportunities with global teams.
• Work on next-generation AI solutions supporting consulting, investment research, and commercial decision-making.