Associate (Generalist) - South Asia

Job Description The Asia Group is now accepting applications for an Associate to join our South Asia practice in Mumbai. This position will support the Vice President and the broader South Asia practice based across New Delhi, Mumbai, and Washington D.C. The Asia Group’s recently established Mumbai office is a growing presence dedicated to supporting the firm’s South Asia project portfolio. The 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. 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 will have a strong command of the political, regulatory, and macroeconomic environments in India, demonstrating the ability to distill these trends into actionable insights. Excellent writing skills, the ability to communicate professionally with external stakeholders, and a genuine desire to learn are pre-requisites. Responsibilities Include Support the South Asia team in servicing global clients through execution of high-value-added deliverables across a range of sectors Conduct thorough 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 policy, market, and industry developments impacting client equities Support stakeholder engagement and facilitate the end-to-end management of global client executive visits Provide logistical and event support for client engagements Job Requirements Master’s degree or equivalent academic/practical experience related to economic, industry, and policy issues in India/South Asia 3-5 years of prior work experience, preferably including in a client-servicing industry or government Outstanding research, analytical, and writing skills Strong grasp of business strategy fundamentals, particularly in India Strong attention to detail, including under tight deadlines; excellent project management skills Proficiency in Microsoft applications – demonstrated fluency in Microsoft Excel and other statistical languages Sector-specific expertise in manufacturing, supply chains, financial services, technology or life sciences a plus 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 Job Benefits Remuneration will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels and in accordance with the overall TAG-India salary structure. TAG provides competitive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, as well as training opportunities for its employees. Due to the volume of applications received, responses from our recruiting team may be delayed. No phone calls or emails to personal accounts, please. Show more Show less