Senior Associate – South Asia

Senior Associate – South Asia

The Asia Group

The Asia Group is now accepting applications for a Senior Associate to join our South Asia practice in New Delhi. This position will support the Managing Director and the broader South Asia practice based across New Delhi, Mumbai, and Washington D.C. on the South Asia project portfolio. The Senior Associate role is offered as a full-time position.

The Asia Group is a strategic and business advisory firm that supports Fortune 500 corporations with market entry and expansion strategies, stakeholder engagement strategies, and complex conflict resolution initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region. The Asia Group’s clients cover a broad range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, energy, financial services, hospitality, life sciences, infrastructure, and defense.

The Asia Group is looking for highly motivated candidates who ideally have an MBA or a Master’s degree in international relations, political science, economics, law, public policy or a related field. Senior Associates work closely with partner-led client teams and play key roles in supporting the firm’s research, analysis, and client engagement. The ideal candidate commands strong writing skills, communicates professionally with external stakeholders, and shows a genuine desire to learn, including through frequent constructive feedback from senior team members and peers. Desired traits include an understanding of global macroeconomic trends, business climates, and political dynamics across Asian markets.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Support the South Asia team in servicing global clients through execution of high-value-added deliverables
  • Conduct thorough and meticulous industry and political research and analysis, and business due diligence
  • Lead the drafting of high-quality executive memos, reports, briefing materials, and other written products for external (client) and internal (TAG) consumers, often within short deadlines
  • Actively participate in regular client engagements, including briefing sessions and workshops, alongside senior staff
  • Track market and industry developments impacting client equities
  • Provide logistical and event support for client engagements in New Delhi

Required Experience and Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent academic/practice experience related to India/South Asia economic, industry, and policy issues
  • 4-7 years of prior work experience, preferably including in a client-servicing industry or government experience
  • Outstanding research, analytical, and writing skills
  • Strong grasp of business strategy fundamentals, particularly in emerging markets
  • Strong attention to detail and excels under tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications – demonstrated fluency in Microsoft Excel and other statistical languages
  • Sector-specific expertise in tech and/or fintech in India
  • Experience in data visualization and design a plus
  • Genuine desire to learn, including through feedback from senior team members and peers
  • Team player with eagerness for professional development
  • Demonstrated familiarity with Indian market dynamics and/or private sector experience, including industry, consulting, or other sectors

Submission deadline: rolling basis

Remuneration: Remuneration will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels and in accordance with the overall TAG-India salary structure. TAG provides competitive health benefits and paid time off, with training opportunities available for its employees.  

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All interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to the application portal below or email to careers@theasiagroup.com

TAG-India is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from qualified women are encouraged. 

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