Research Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Business Analyst Division: Acumen ? Transnational Education (TNE) Direct Reporting: Vishal Dixit Location: Mumbai The Opportunity This role offers exposure across market research, competition tracking, regulatory monitoring, and business planning, providing a comprehensive view of the higher education landscape. It involves financial and commercial analysis, investment thesis development, and MIS tracking, directly contributing to strategic decision-making. The opportunity is ideal for someone with strong corporate finance/strategy experience, analytical rigour, and the ability to convert data into actionable insights while engaging senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Market Research: ? Tracking trends in Higher Ed across Demand sources (what do employers want, which industries are hiring, skills, salaries, cities, etc) ? Tracking trends in Higher Ed across Supply sources (who is winning on the Supply side, partnerships, content & program differentiation, cities, etc) ? Tracking announcements in Higher Ed by new players (partnerships, organic, etc) Relevant Competition of Acumen: ? Keeping track of relevant offerings Regulatory: ? Keeping track of important regulatory announcements ? Business ? Supporting basic Assumptions and Preparation of Business Plans ? Helping support discussions with various counterparties (developers, etc) ? Developing & working closely on detailed commercial analysis of new Initiatives (organic and partnerships) ? Developing the investment thesis for potential Investors MIS: ? Performance of the business against Metrics & against targets ? Keeping track of all critical milestones & reporting action against each Critical Skills: ? Ability to collect and research data from Public sources ? Ability to analyse large amounts of financial & commercial data ? Knowledge of financial metrics (Profit and Loss, Cash Flow, Investment Management, etc) ? Ability to manage multiple tasks across finance, projects, commercials, partners, etc communication skills/ decisive/ clear thinker/ presentation skills ? Ability to interact and engage with senior counterparties ? Ability to convert Data ? Information ? Actionable Input ? Worked in Corporate Finance or Corporate Strategy Team Qualifications and Experience: ? Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field. ? 2-3 years in a Strategy/ Business Analyst role Skills and Competencies: ? MS Excel (intermediate to advanced) ? Strong research & analytical ability (market, financial & commercial data) ? Solid understanding of P&L, cash flow & investment metrics ? Strategic thinking with ability to derive actionable insights ? Excellent communication & presentation skills ? Stakeholder management & collaboration with senior leaders ? Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail Attributes: ? Curiosity to learn and explore real-world finance functions ? Proactive approach and willingness to take initiative ? Reliability and accountability in handling tasks ? Problem-solving mindset ? Team player with a collaborative attitude Benefits ? Be part of a globally recognised organisation in international education Acumen - Bringing innovation to the education market