Job descriptionAssociate Consultant/Research Consultant - Japanese - Gurgaon (Hybrid mode)- 5 DaysJob Description & SummaryWe are seeking a high-caliber candidate with strong capabilities in business strategy development, marketAssessment, market research and policy analysis to support clients in developing actionable and data-drivenstrategic plans. The role involves close collaboration with Strategy Consulting teams across Japan, Singapore, andSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc.), primarily in a remote working model.The candidate will contribute to insight generation, problem structuring, and executive-ready deliverablesthat directly influence client business priorities and long-term strategy. Prior experience in secondaryresearch, database-driven analysis, strategic planning, and stakeholder-ready presentations (in English and/orJapanese) will be advantageous.Growth StrategyYou will be a part of the Growth strategy team. The team manages a wide range of client engagements that pertainto ASEAN, India, and other Asia Pacific countries. Our consulting projects include:Market entry strategy, Market assessment and new business incubationCorporate and business unit strategy developmentBusiness due diligence and investment evaluationCorporate governance advisoryKey BenefitsWe provide our clients with a holistic strategic support. You'll be able to learn and develop consulting skillsetsFrom a diverse range of challenging yet rewarding experiencesWhat Youll DoCore Responsibilities (Major Cases)Structure ambiguous business problems into clear analytical frameworksConduct in-depth research and analysis to generate actionable insights and strategicRecommendationsSynthesize findings into client-ready deliverables (presentations, reports)Present insights to internal teams and client stakeholdersOwn and deliver specific work streams across consulting engagements, ensuring alignment withOverall project hypotheses and client objectivesSupporting Responsibilities (Minor Cases)Support Business Due Diligence (BDD) by conducting commercial assessments, market sizing,Competitive benchmarking, and identifying key value drivers and risks)Contribute to Post-Merger Integration (PMI) and value creation initiatives, including developmentof 100-day plans, synergy identification, and implementation roadmapsDefine and track KPIs and performance dashboards to monitor post-investment performance andStrategic initiative outcomesCoordinate with cross-functional stakeholders (strategy, operations, and finance) to ensure effectiveExecution of strategic initiativesQualifications Required:Graduate/Postgraduate from a reputed institutionExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong critical thinking and analytical capabilities with hypothesis-driven research skillsSelf-motivated & independentHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Business level Japanese language proficiency (N2 and above) is mandatory--Thanks & Regards,Satish Kohli AM- HRTalent Acquisition Department