Senior Research Associate
Location: Pune
Join a high-performing, tight-knit team with a unique approach to private equity investing. Kingfish Group partners with top financial and operating executives to pursue high-impact opportunities. This role combines research and qualitative analysis, with broad exposure across teams to support diverse skill development. We value excellence, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset. You’ll be expected to contribute from day one and take ownership of your work.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 1.5 - 3 years of experience in secondary research, market intelligence, or a related field
● Demonstrated experience applying AI tools to enhance research, streamline workflows, and support data-driven decisions
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating with global teams
● Strong understanding of business models across industries and market dynamics
● Sharp analytical and creative thinking skills, with a strong attention to detail
● Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
● Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with CRM platforms or data analytics tools is a plus
Position Summary
Senior Research Associates are responsible for independently managing and delivering high-quality research at speed and scale using AI. They apply sound research judgment and analytical rigor, leveraging advanced tools to identify advisors and generate insights with consistency and precision. The role demands high ownership, sound decision making, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, knowledge-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
● Manages research projects end-to-end, ensuring high-quality delivery within tight timelines.
● Designs efficient research strategies by distilling investment materials into key themes and questions, while focusing on improving speed and quality through smarter techniques, automation, and optimized workflows.
● Collaborates effectively with a global team to align on expectations and deliver sound outcomes.
● Uses AI systems, databases, and targeted secondary research to identify advisors, and competitors relevant to project requirements.
● Synthesizes research from multiple sources into deliverables (competitive landscapes, industry primers, etc.)
● Uses CRM dashboards and metrics to track quality, progress, and inform delivery decisions.
● Contributes to firm-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing research quality, fostering innovation, advancing AI-enabled delivery, and improving tools and processes.
Kingfish Group is a differentiated private equity firm that builds businesses in close partnership with experienced industry executives. Our firm comprises two core business segments: our private equity investment business and an advisory business that supports a limited set of high-performing PE sponsors as they identify, invest in, and grow businesses. We have pioneered a direct investment model that operates at the intersection of people, ideas, and capital. Our approach involves working collaboratively with targeted executives and a select group of high-performing private equity sponsors to identify, invest in, and grow exceptional companies. At the core of our strategy is a disciplined, relationship-driven process centered on long-term partnerships with proven operating leaders.
Culture
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
- 1.5 - 3 years experience in secondary research, market intelligence, or related field
- Demonstrated experience applying AI tools to enhance research and workflows
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with global teams
- Strong understanding of business models and market dynamics across industries
- Sharp analytical and creative thinking skills with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Experience with CRM platforms or data analytics tools
What We Do
The Kingfish platform is unlike any other in private equity. We believe relationships with the right on-point experience can dramatically change the trajectory of a business. As private equity advisors and investors our platform ensures we make that impact every time. Our network includes seasoned, on-point executives who have been customers, competitors and key suppliers to the business, meaning they don’t just know the answers – they know the right questions to ask. Our Privileged Position We work on 200+ pre-screened private equity situations annually along with our capital partners. Our breadth and depth means far-reaching opportunities not usually available to any single firm. This enables deeper executive relationships with the best practices and processes that ultimately drive success. Our Partnership-First Approach Partnership is core to our approach. We partner with executives, businesses and other investors, with the primary goal of crafting great investments and building superior businesses. By cultivating and developing partnerships with a cross section of high caliber people and partners, we are a stronger advisor and investor.
