266 Strategic Thinking jobs in India

Position: Business Strategy & Marketing Intern

Company: Merahkie International Private Limited

Location: Remote (Work From Home) / (Add office location if applicable)

Type: Internship (Full-Time)

About Us

Merahkie International Private Limited is a company with decades of experience in travel, hospitality, media, and IT solutions. We are currently seeking motivated interns to assist with business strategy and marketing projects, including planning and implementing initiatives for our hotel management ventures in international markets.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Business Strategy & Marketing Intern, you will:

• Assist in developing business plans and strategies for new and existing projects.
• Support research and analysis of international markets.
• Contribute ideas for business growth and operational improvements.
• Assist in planning promotional activities for hospitality and travel projects.
• Participate in discussions, take notes, and help in preparing actionable plans.
• Collaborate with management to monitor progress on assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Current student or recent graduate in BBA, MBA (Marketing / International Business / General Management), Commerce, Hospitality, or related fields.
• Strong interest in business planning, marketing, and strategy.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment with regular online discussions.

What You Will Gain

• Practical exposure to business planning and marketing for international projects.
• Experience in strategy execution for the hospitality and tourism sector.
• Internship certificate upon completion.
• Letter of recommendation based on performance.
• Potential opportunity for a permanent position after successful completion.

How to Apply

Please send your resume with a brief cover note on your interest in business strategy and marketing

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher, Internship

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹1, ₹2,000.00 per month

About us:

5paisa Capital Ltd. stands at the forefront of India's fintech revolution, offering a comprehensive digital platform for retail investors and traders. With a commitment to democratizing financial services, 5paisa provides a suite of products including Stocks, Futures & Options, Mutual Funds, IPOs, all accessible through user-friendly mobile applications and web platforms. Today 5paisa is a go-to platform for serious traders and investors.

Role Overview:

As an Analyst/Associate, you will support the team in driving the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), conducting market analysis, preparing management reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to gain exposure to strategy, finance, and business insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning & Forecasting: Assist in preparing and tracking the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including revenue projections and budgeting inputs.
• Business Analysis: Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and funnel deep-dives to identify trends and insights.
• Performance Metrics: Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on key business metrics to improve campaign efficiency and revenue mix.
• Reporting: Prepare drafts for Monthly Review Meetings (MRMs), Board decks, and internal dashboards; ensure timely updates and accuracy of data.
• Investor & Leadership Support: Assist in updating investor presentations, leadership decks, and executive reports.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners on strategic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related fields; MBA/PGDM preferred but not mandatory.

• 1–3 years of experience in strategy, business planning, consulting, analytics, or financial services.

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to BI tools is an advantage.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to interpret data into insights.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-starter, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What You Can Expect:

• Learning and Growth

Be part of a team that values continuous learning in the Legal and Compliance framework and encourages mentorship. Your journey with us will involve expanding your skill set and shaping your career path.

• Dynamic Environment

Expect a dynamic and challenging work environment where your expertise directly influences the success of our private cloud platform.

• Mentorship and Leadership

Experience a collaborative culture where your contributions matter. Foster a learning environment by providing mentorship and technical leadership.

This isn’t just another job. It’s a front-row seat to the future of finance — and you’re invited.

We value diversity in all its forms — backgrounds, perspectives, experiences — and are committed to building an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected, heard, and empowered to grow. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, caste, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and alignment with our values — always.

About us:

5paisa Capital Ltd. stands at the forefront of India's fintech revolution, offering a comprehensive digital platform for retail investors and traders. With a commitment to democratizing financial services, 5paisa provides a suite of products including Stocks, Futures & Options, Mutual Funds, IPOs, all accessible through user-friendly mobile applications and web platforms. Today 5paisa is a go-to platform for serious traders and investors.

Role Overview:

As an Analyst/Associate, you will support the team in driving the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), conducting market analysis, preparing management reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to gain exposure to strategy, finance, and business insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning & Forecasting: Assist in preparing and tracking the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including revenue projections and budgeting inputs.
• Business Analysis: Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and funnel deep-dives to identify trends and insights.
• Performance Metrics: Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on key business metrics to improve campaign efficiency and revenue mix.
• Reporting: Prepare drafts for Monthly Review Meetings (MRMs), Board decks, and internal dashboards; ensure timely updates and accuracy of data.
• Investor & Leadership Support: Assist in updating investor presentations, leadership decks, and executive reports.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners on strategic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related fields; MBA/PGDM preferred but not mandatory.

• 1–3 years of experience in strategy, business planning, consulting, analytics, or financial services.

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to BI tools is an advantage.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to interpret data into insights.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-starter, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What You Can Expect:

• Learning and Growth

Be part of a team that values continuous learning in the Legal and Compliance framework and encourages mentorship. Your journey with us will involve expanding your skill set and shaping your career path.

• Dynamic Environment

Expect a dynamic and challenging work environment where your expertise directly influences the success of our private cloud platform.

• Mentorship and Leadership

Experience a collaborative culture where your contributions matter. Foster a learning environment by providing mentorship and technical leadership.

This isn’t just another job. It’s a front-row seat to the future of finance — and you’re invited.

We value diversity in all its forms — backgrounds, perspectives, experiences — and are committed to building an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected, heard, and empowered to grow. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, caste, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and alignment with our values — always.

About the Role:

We are seeking an Assistant Franchise Business Strategy Consultant to work closely with our principal consultant in the franchise business consulting team. This role requires a strategic mindset, exceptional English communication skills, and a strong understanding of financial modelling and business strategy. The ideal candidate will assist in delivering end-to-end project solutions, working seamlessly between clients and the consulting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create impactful presentations and pitch decks for franchise investors.
• Develop financial models, ROI analyses, and franchise business models.
• Prepare detailed reports, market analyses, feasibility studies, and franchise marketing kits.
• Conduct secondary research to support client recommendations.
• Manage client relationships and deliverables independently.
• Assist in proposal writing, client meetings, and structuring franchise programs.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Commerce background (BCom, BBA, MBA) preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in consulting, strategy, or market research.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills (8/10 or higher).
• Strong understanding of financial modelling and business strategy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Preferences:

• Candidates well-settled in Bangalore or ready to relocate.
• Immediate joining preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of ₹50,000 per month.
• Promotion opportunities after a 6-month probation period.

If you are a strategic thinker with a flair for business and exceptional communication skills, apply now to join our team as an Assistant Franchise Business Consultant.

This is a pure assistant franchise business consultant role and is meant for candidates who have the following skills:

· Strategy Presentations

· Pitch Development

· Investor Presentations

· Business Modeling

· Report Writing

· Operating Manuals

· Franchising

· Analytical Skills

· Reporting & Analysis

· Franchise SOPs

· Microsoft Office

· Microsoft Excel

· Market Research

· Financial Analysis

· Financial Modelling

· Interpersonal Communication

· Franchise Consulting

· Report Writing

· Content Development

· Business Strategy

· Business Analysis

· Business English

· Secondary Research

· Content Development

· SME Consulting

· Print Collaterals

· Marketing Collaterals

· Market Analysis

· Documentation

· Franchise Consulting

Once again, this opening is not IT-related, hence apply only if you match the above JD and have your graduation in commerce i.e. Bcom, or BBA as we do not approve Engineering / Science / Arts graduates though you have done your MBA.

• Business Consulting and Services

F

Business Associate

at Traya Health

Location: Malad West, Mumbai

About Us

Traya is an Indian direct-to-consumer hair care platform that provides a holistic treatment for individuals experiencing hair loss. Through personalized consultations, we identify the root cause of hair fall using a combination of Ayurveda, Allopathy, and Nutrition. Our unique diagnostic platform, combined with medically trained hair coaches and proprietary tech, ensures customers receive customized solutions delivered right to their doorstep — and the ongoing guidance they need to stay on track.

Founded by Saloni Anand (techie-turned-marketeer) and Altaf Saiyed (Stanford GSB alumnus), Traya’s mission is to de-stigmatize hair loss, address its emotional and psychological impact, and make effective treatment accessible to all.

Our Vision

We aim to create a global awareness movement around hair loss while delivering a scientifically proven, holistic solution that combines the best of three sciences.

About the Role

We are looking for a Business Associate to play a pivotal role in driving strategic growth initiatives at Traya. This role will work closely with senior leadership to identify market opportunities, design and implement high-impact strategies, and ensure alignment across teams to deliver measurable business results. You will combine strong analytical thinking with an entrepreneurial mindset to shape the company’s future direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Revenue and P&L: Set the growth thesis, define north-star and input KPIs, and run a tight operating cadence that balances scale with unit economics (CAC/LTV/ROAS, contribution margin).
• Growth Strategy & Category Expansion: Identify high-impact levers across segments, offerings, geographies, and partnerships; build business cases and translate them into a focused execution roadmap.
• Experimentation Engine: Design and run cross-functional experiments across product, tech, ops, and marketing with clear hypotheses, guardrails, and success criteria; institutionalize rapid learn–decide–scale cycles.
• Product & Tech for Revenue: Prioritize features and internal tools that improve acquisition, conversion, retention, and monetization; ensure instrumentation, data integrity, and experiment frameworks are in place.
• Marketing Efficiency & Portfolio Mix: Orchestrate channel strategy and lifecycle communication to maximize incremental revenue at optimal spend efficiency; allocate budgets dynamically based on impact.
• Ops & CX Alignment: Align capacity, SLAs, and processes to convert demand reliably; drive throughput, reduce leakage and churn, and ensure the customer experience supports sustained revenue growth.
• Insights, Forecasting & Governance: Build dashboards, cohort and funnel views, and forward forecasts; lead RCA to focus on the highest-ROI bets; codify learnings into a repeatable revenue playbook and manage stakeholders to adopt it.
• Data Management & Analysis: Perform essential data analysis to support key business decisions. Ensure data accuracy and consistency by maintaining and updating information across various reports.
• Problem-Solving & Ownership: Take a high level of ownership over assigned tasks and projects, from start to end. Demonstrate foundational problem-solving skills by identifying issues, proposing solutions, and acting to resolve them.

What We’re Looking For:

● Experience in business strategy, consulting, or founder’s office roles within startups or high-growth environments.

● Strong business acumen and the ability to connect market insights to actionable strategies.

● Demonstrated success in designing, validating, and executing growth initiatives.

● Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven approach.

● Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders across levels.

● Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities.

● Experience: 1 year of relevant experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or startup strategy roles.

Traya provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, nation origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by central, state, or local laws.

EA who has grown into a Strategy role. Top expectation - must be on top of numbers / analysis / budgets

Business Strategy lead - MD's Office

Overview

The Business Strategy lead will closely with the MD and Country Head, Engie India- to execute strategic priorities, streamline operations, and maintain organisational alignment. Acting as the MD's strategic partner, this role focuses on executive enablement, translating leadership vision into action and supporting high-impact decisions while ensuring smooth organisational operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Work closely with the MD to set and implement organisation and Business strategy
• Oversee cross-functional projects and ensure departmental alignment.
• Frequent collaborations with teams and rigorously track goal progress
• Regular leadership reporting

Executive Support & Advisory

• Provide input and support to the MD on key decisions. Serve as a sounding board and strategic advisor, based on the data analytics and market scenario
• Prepare agendas, reports, presentations and minutes for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow up on action items and hold stakeholders accountable
• Represent the MD in meetings and communications as required.

Operational Excellence

• Optimise internal processes for greater efficiency and informed decision-making
• Oversee special projects and high-priority initiatives from start to finish
• Support communication between the executive team and the wider organisation

Key skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience (7+ years) in strategy, operations, consulting, or executive leadership
• Experience working directly with C-level executives
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Ability to see the big picture and align operations with long-term goals.
• Expertise in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Strong written and verbal skills to support executive messaging.
• Skilled at navigating relationships across all levels of the organization
• Trusted with sensitive information and executive decisions

Reports to: MD Renewables & Country Manager India

Location: Pune

Business Unit: GBU Renewables & Flexible Power

Division: REN AMEA - India

Legal Entity: ENGIE Energy India Private Limited

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Master's Degree

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.

About this Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Business Analyst with a strong interest in the AI and technology vertical. This is a hands-on, strategic position that bridges the gap between complex business requirements and cutting-edge technological solutions. You will identify needs, translate them into actionable insights, and propose innovative solutions leveraging AI and technology. Our services cater to lending and a wide range of industries across eCommerce and fintech. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on building relationships, converting needs into solutions, and actively contributing to a company's growth in the AI space.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tailored proposals, pitches, and demonstrations to support pre-sales and sales conversion.
• Conduct thorough requirement gathering, documentation, and gap analysis for both new and existing projects.
• Clarify project scope and expectations between the development team and the client.
• Propose feasible solutions aligned with the client's technical and budget constraints, often utilizing AI tools.
• Facilitate smooth communication between clients and internal cross-functional teams (e.g., technical, delivery, marketing).
• Perform business domain research based on client industry or sales pipeline inputs.
• Recommend product or platform enhancements for future project phases based on user feedback and analysis, with a focus on AI enhancements.
• Estimate project efforts in collaboration with internal teams.
• Handle multiple client engagements in parallel with consistent execution quality.
• Support all business activities assigned by the Department Head related to client delivery, operations, or opportunity development.
• Assess the ethical and regulatory implications of AI solutions and ensure compliance with AI governance policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a client-facing or sales-facing capacity.
• Proven experience in AI, eCommerce, fintech, or lending domains is preferred.
• Understanding of AI tools and large language models (LLMs), including features like prompt engineering, Deep Research, and canvas.
• Experience with no-code AI platforms and an ability to explore and utilize them for business solutions.
• Strong knowledge of AI use cases in business, such as personalization, fraud detection, predictive analytics, and natural language processing.
• Familiarity with AI governance principles, including data privacy, transparency, and ethical AI development.
• Strong ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate with clients.
• Proficient in requirement gathering, documentation, project estimation, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience handling multiple projects and client engagements in parallel.
• Comfortable working in an execution-oriented, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of software delivery lifecycle in web/app development projects.