Economic Research Analyst (Foreign Trade)

About Us

QED is a corporate think tank committed to Transforming Thinking Today. Bridging senior leaders and changemakers from private and public sectors to drive collective action and change for a better tomorrow.

The conventional business landscape is rife with moats with too few bridges and QED aims to close this gap and create a more collaborative business environment by bringing together C-suites, board directors, and changemakers - challenging ideas, opening perspectives and shaping the minds of these senior leaders on the most pertinent business issues through research, dialogue, connections and interactions for more effective decision making.

Job Description

The analyst will mostly conduct in-depth research and analysis on large-scale international economic projects, foreign trade, finance and Taxes issues. The role involves monitoring policy developments, assessing economic and geopolitical impacts, and preparing high-quality reports to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on global and regional economic initiatives, trade agreements, and infrastructure projects.
• Analyze economic, political, and strategic implications of projects.
• Track India’s policy developments, agreements, and investment flows.
• Collect and interpret data (macroeconomic, trade, investment, infrastructure).
• Produce policy briefs, comparative reports, and presentations.
• Support scenario-building and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (policymakers, private sector).

Job Requirement

• Have at least 3 years of work experience in economic field.
• Work experience at India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of Finance is additional.
• Have strong independent research capabilities and be able to conduct in-depth analysis and strategic assessment. Have strong writing skills and be able to write analysis reports and strategic recommendations.
• Have a strong teamwork spirit and communication skills, and be able to effectively cooperate with domestic and government departments, and other research institutions.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance