Who We Are
BowerGroupAsia (BGA) is the premier government affairs, public policy and strategic communications advisory firm supporting multinational companies in the Indo-Pacific region and Africa. With a presence in over 30 countries, BGA staff provide bespoke services to clients across the region. We are a fast-growing company and seek a talented, highly motivated Analyst to join our team in Dehli, India.
The candidate should be motivated to help the world’s premier companies understand India, find alignment with customers, communities, and key stakeholders, and help India evolve by considering the ideas and capabilities of top-tier companies who want to invest in India.
Position Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of clients with a focus on the Indian market by doing the following:
Research, Writing and Editing:
- Analyze and interpret the business, investment and political implications of India-specific government regulations, policies and laws. Keep abreast of news relevant to clients and provide top-line analysis of current events and how developments affect clients’ business operations.
- Cooperate across BGA teams at the working level to develop client deliverables in line with client expectations. Ensure the high-quality, actionable and timely presentation of deliverables that meet the demanding needs of BGA clients, including in-person and virtual briefings, written memos and reports, presentations, stakeholder maps and others.
- Conduct desk research on assigned clients and relevant market developments in order to inform client and business development conversations. Draft briefing materials and talking points for BGA leadership as read-aheads for client and non-client stakeholder calls/meetings.
- Contribute content and editing to research products, including India news updates, client memos, the Asia-Pacific Forecast and others, as requested by BGA leadership. Assist in the drafting and review of products and client deliverables to ensure on-time delivery.
- Provide editing on client products, including monthly monitoring matrices, stakeholder maps, engagement strategies, etc., working in close coordination with the relevant account leads.
- Manage, update and expand the Salesforce accounts for assigned clients and non-client stakeholders in a timely manner. Flag important developments and drive awareness for the relevant BGA leadership.
Client Engagement:
- Build and nurture networks with clients and corporate executives, government officials, media and civil society experts in India, and represent BGA before those constituencies as needed. Map and engage public and private-sector stakeholders, civil society, the media, and other influencers to help clients formulate engagement strategies.
- Represent BGA at client meetings, as requested by and under the guidance of BGA leadership, and other forums such as business councils and think tanks.
- Track interaction with clients and non-client stakeholders in Salesforce, ensuring that contacts are updated, engagement is logged and follow-ups and to-dos are moved through the various BGA offices.
- Assist in scheduling and joining client, business development, and non-client stakeholder meetings and conference calls.
- Develop agendas and talking points for client update calls in coordination with the relevant BGA account leads.
- Proactively research developments in India’s sectors of interest to clients and inform relevant BGA colleagues, under the guidance of the relevant team leads.
Job Requirements
This position combines keen research skills with the skills and responsibilities required for building relationships with key interlocutors in the market. The ability to interact effectively both inside the company and externally, while remaining flexible, proactive, and efficient is crucial to this role. The ideal candidate will be the exceptionally collegial, eager, highly motivated professional who can work independently, anticipate client and company needs, and be part of a high-performing global team.
Qualifications include:
A keen understanding of the geopolitical and regulatory environment in India and how to navigate it on behalf of clients is required.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required with a proven and consistent track record. Master’s degree is a plus.
Work Experience: Three to five years of relevant experience working in government, a multinational corporation, journalism, and/or consulting relevant to India is strongly preferred.
Strong research, editing, and written and verbal communication skills in fluent English are required. Knowledge of one or more Asia-Pacific language(s) is a plus.
Demonstrated experience in or passion for one or more of the following industries: financial services, financial technology (fintech), information and communications technology (ICT), and/or healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Aptitude for engaging confidently and thoughtfully with corporate representatives, government officials of various nationalities and levels, civil society and the media.
Ability to manage a flexible work schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and adopt new technologies. Previous experience using Salesforce and MS365 is a plus.
Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position and CV to the HR & Payroll Manager Thatcheenee Munusamy ([email protected]).
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