Role Summary

We are hiring a Senior Consultant to own end-to-end execution of research and consulting engagements. The role requires strong analytical thinking, team leadership, individual ownership, and the ability to leverage AI and automation to drive high-quality, scalable delivery. The ideal candidate comes from a premier academic institution and has built their career at reputed organisations, bringing deep expertise in research and consulting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of research/consulting projects (account intelligence, industry analysis, ABM, competitive insights, etc.)
  • Own end-to-end delivery of high-quality reports by combining deep research with analytical tools, ensuring timely and accurate output
  • Drive automation of repetitive workflows to improve efficiency, speed, and scalability using AI and in-house tools
  • Leverage AI tools to boost productivity in report generation, research, and day-to-day tasks
  • Train and upskill team members on AI tools and automation workflows to embed an AI-first culture in the team
  • Translate ambiguous asks into structured problem-solving and actionable insights
  • Build and standardise processes, frameworks, and SOPs
  • Manage high-priority, high-stakes accounts through structured cadences and proactive engagement
  • Manage and mentor a team of analysts/consultants, driving performance and capability development
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and support customer-facing discussions when required

Requirements

  • Strong academic background from a premier/reputed institution (MBA from a top-tier institute preferred)
  • 3–5 years of experience in research, consulting, or analytics roles at reputed organisations
  • Prior experience leading and managing teams
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality reports within deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Core Skills

  • Strong secondary research, analytical, and problem-solving ability
  • Expertise in MS Office; very strong Excel (analysis, modelling) and PowerPoint (storytelling, executive presentations)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently
  • Ability to create executive-ready insights and narratives
  • People management and leadership skills; ability to drive team performance and foster collaboration
  • Ability to work with ambiguity and deliver structured outputs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Technology Orientation

  • Good understanding of AI (GenAI/Agentic AI), automation, and digital trends
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance research, report generation, and workflow productivity
  • Proven ability to leverage AI tools to automate repetitive tasks and deliver outputs faster
  • Ability to train team members on AI tools, prompt engineering, and AI-powered workflows

Other Traits

  • Solution-oriented and process-driven; high ownership mindset
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with ambiguity and evolving priorities
  • Strong time management and ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously without compromising quality
  • Proven ability to drive efficiencies through automation and standardisation

Why Draup

  • Work at the intersection of AI, data, and research/consulting
  • High ownership and visibility with leadership
  • Opportunity to build next-gen, AI-driven delivery models
  • Fast growth environment with strong career acceleration

Compensation

Competitive, as per industry standards