Infrastructure and Sustainability Insights Specialist – Senior Analyst – CoRe Research & Insights – Deloitte Support Services India Private Limited

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity in strategic business insights and market intelligence? Do you find the interplay of business economics/financials, industry dynamics, and macroeconomic environment thrilling? If yes, then CoRe Research & Insights is the team for you. The team is a dynamic group of curious, analytical, and creative problem solvers. They support Deloitte’s leaders with strategic insights, empowering them with their go-to-market strategies, eminence agenda, and impact on our clients.

Work You’ll Do

·       Provide strategic insights to Deloitte senior leadership on Infrastructure and Sustainability market and client priorities, including growth strategies, competition, innovation, industry disruptions, alliances, and ecosystems.

·       Learn and apply established research tools and methodologies to deliver consultative research solutions.

·       Synthesize disparate information by identifying patterns and structuring it into a compelling narrative.

·       Contribute to brainstorming sessions by applying a holistic understanding of project requirements and Deloitte capabilities to propose effective solutions.

·       Liaise with global colleagues to align on project expectations.

·       Manage project delivery by applying strong project and time management practices and adhering to quality guidelines.

·       Contribute to team activities and mentor new team members.

Core Skills:

Industry Knowledge

Knowledge of the infrastructure sector (e.g., smart cities, transportation, social infrastructure, energy infrastructure, funding models, digital technology, sustainability) is preferred, including:

·       Key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to the infrastructure sector.

·       Understanding of the demand, supply, and economic factors that drive KPIs.

·       Awareness of global infrastructure funding models and sector trends, issues, and challenges.

·       Ability to conduct impact assessments and infrastructure-related economic assessments.

Secondary research

Ability to efficiently source infrastructure-related information (e.g., government and private-sector spending, capital and ownership structures, ecosystem players) from credible sources, including:

·       Strong knowledge of databases, public information sources, and infrastructure domain concepts.

·       Ability to validate and triangulate sources for relevance and accuracy.

·       Ability to develop new products, services, or solutions to deliver insights to new and existing stakeholders.

Insight generation

Ability to provide actionable insights to practitioners, including:

·       Understanding of strategic and forecasting models and frameworks, and the ability to apply them as relevant.

·       Strong critical thinking to look beyond the obvious and develop hypotheses.

·       Ability to generate forward-looking insights using qualitative and quantitative analysis.

·       Experience translating insights into clear visuals and well-structured stories.

Qualifications

·       Postgraduate degree from a premier business school with 4–6 years of work experience, including at least 2 years in Infrastructure and Sustainability-focused research.

·       Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or civil engineering is a value-add.

·       Strong attention to detail and end-to-end ownership of work.

·       Ability to lead consultative discussions with stakeholders and propose solutions.

·       Comfortable with ambiguity and hypothesis-driven problem solving.

·       Strong business writing and communication skills; ability to distill complex information into concise narratives for executive audiences.

·       Strong storyboarding and visualization skills; consistent professional email etiquette.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

·       Familiarity with infrastructure and sustainability-related databases (e.g., World Bank, IMF, JICA, OECD; Inframation; Verdantix).

·       Exposure to GenAI tools; prompt engineering experience is an advantage.

·       Client service exposure, or experience working directly with senior leadership, is preferred.

Experience: 4-6 Years

Location: Hyderabad

Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM

The team

CoRe Research & Insights (CoRe R&I) provides secondary research and analysis services to global Deloitte Member Firms supporting pursuit, business development, practice development, and client engagements. The team uses exclusive sources, specialized research skills, and industry expertise to develop insightful research reports, delivering significant value to customers across Deloitte’s global network. Learn more about Deloitte.

How you’ll grow

At Deloitte, we’ve invested much to create a rich environment where our professionals can grow. We want everyone to develop their way, playing to their strengths as they hone their leadership skills. And, as a part of our efforts, we provide our professionals with various learning and networking opportunities—including exposure to leaders, sponsors, coaches, and challenging assignments—to help accelerate their careers along the way. No two people learn in the same way. So, we provide various resources, including live classrooms, team-based learning, and eLearning. DU: The Leadership Center in India, our state-of-the-art, world-class learning Center in the Hyderabad offices, is an extension of the Deloitte University (DU) in Westlake, Texas, and represents a tangible symbol of our commitment to our people’s growth and development. Explore DU: The Leadership Center in India

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