Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Consultant – India Research and Analysis
at Rhodium Group
🏢 About Rhodium Group
Rhodium Group is a unique data-driven research firm that specializes in global climate and energy systems, providing actionable insights for decision-makers. Working here means contributing to high-impact analysis that shapes corporate and policy strategies in critical areas like energy transition and geopolitics.
About This Role
As a Senior Consultant for India Research and Analysis, you will lead the creation of concise client deliverables and in-depth research on India's economy, trade, and industrial policy. This role is impactful because your insights will directly inform business decisions of major corporations navigating India's complex landscape.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve drafting a research note on India’s latest trade data for a client, followed by a call to clarify scope on a new project about supply chain risks. You’d also review a colleague’s analysis on industrial policy and prepare slides for a client briefing later that week.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Rhodium Group Is Looking For
- Has a Master’s degree in international economics, political science, or related fields and 5+ years of professional research experience on India for decision-makers.
- Demonstrates deep understanding of India’s macroeconomic policies, trade dynamics, geopolitical risks, and supply chain diversification.
- Proven ability to design rigorous economic and policy analysis tailored to corporate audiences and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing short-form deliverables like research notes and briefing decks.
📝 Tips for Applying to Rhodium Group
Tailor your resume to highlight specific projects or reports you led on India’s economy, trade, or industrial policy, emphasizing client-facing work.
In your cover letter, explicitly mention your familiarity with Rhodium Group’s research areas (e.g., energy, climate, geopolitics) and how your expertise aligns.
Include writing samples that demonstrate concise, data-driven analysis on India-related topics; avoid overly academic or lengthy pieces.
Research Rhodium Group’s recent publications on India and reference them in your application to show genuine interest.
Quantify your impact in previous roles (e.g., 'Led research that informed a $X million investment decision' or 'Produced weekly alerts for Y clients').
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your deep expertise in India’s economic and policy landscape, with concrete examples of how you’ve applied it for decision-makers.', 'Your ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights for corporate clients.', 'Experience in short-form deliverable production (research notes, briefing decks) and managing client relationships.', 'Alignment with Rhodium Group’s data-driven, rigorous approach to research and your enthusiasm for their focus areas.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Rhodium Group’s India-specific publications, particularly on energy, trade, and industrial policy, to understand their analytical style and focus.
- → Read about Rhodium Group’s methodology for economic and policy analysis, as they emphasize data-driven insights.
- → Familiarize yourself with their client base (corporations, investors, governments) and how they tailor research for different audiences.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn’t reference Rhodium Group’s work or India-specific expertise.
- Overemphasizing academic research without linking it to practical, client-oriented applications.
- Failing to demonstrate familiarity with current India economic and policy issues (e.g., PLI schemes, trade agreements, geopolitical tensions).
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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