Ankit Sharma
Research Associate
Delhi
Summary
Insightful research professional specializing in qualitative and quantitative analysis. Expertise in advanced data collection techniques and statistical tools enhances strategic decision-making. Delivers actionable recommendations to support organizational success and translates complex data into clear narratives for stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Research Associate
INJ Partners
06.2026 - Current
- Collected, validated, and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data, transforming complex information into actionable business insights and strategic recommendations.
- Performed market sizing, competitive intelligence, benchmarking, SWOT analysis, and trend analysis to identify growth opportunities, market dynamics, and competitive positioning.
- Conducted primary and secondary market research by gathering insights through surveys, stakeholder interactions, industry reports, company filings, and credible databases to support strategic business decisions.
- Prepared research reports, executive presentations, business summaries, and market intelligence documents for stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define research objectives and synthesize findings, delivering insights that aligned with business goals and project requirements.
- Evaluated customer behavior, industry trends, and emerging market developments, providing critical support for business strategy and product planning.
Market Research Analyst Intern
Puresoftware
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Conducted market, product, and competitive research to evaluate FinTech trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies, supporting data-driven strategic initiatives and product enhancements.
- Performed industry analysis, competitor benchmarking, and feature gap assessments to support product roadmap planning and identify opportunities for innovation and market differentiation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for digital transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business and product objectives.
- Authored comprehensive Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria, facilitating seamless execution across Agile development teams.
- Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by validating business requirements, tracking defects, and coordinating with development teams to ensure successful product releases and enhance user experience.
- Leveraged Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Excel to manage requirements, monitor project progress, and maintain documentation, delivering actionable insights through structured reporting.
Research Analyst (Freelance)
Money Solution
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Conducted in-depth market, competitor, and industry research across fintech and digital payments sectors.
- Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.
- Developed executive-level dashboards and reports to enhance performance monitoring and support informed decision-making.
- Evaluated customer and market data to identify investment-relevant insights and business opportunities.
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to create data-driven recommendations for product development and growth strategies.
- Built executive-level dashboards and reports for performance monitoring and decision-making.
- Elevated client satisfaction through customized research solutions aligned with specific business needs.
Business Consultant
Healthark Insights
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Implemented a data-driven decision-making framework, resulting in a 30% increase in revenue within the first year of implementation.
- Developed comprehensive roadmap of action items and project goals, facilitating analysis across budgeting and planning during new product launch.
- Created detailed roadmap of action items and project goals which helped in analyses across budgeting and planning while launching a new product.
- Structured and managed work streams while overseeing engagement for Boehringer Ingelheim, ensuring project alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Established and maintained traceability matrices linking business requirements to project deliverables and test cases, ensuring alignment and coverage.
Education
MBA - Marketing and HR
Delhi Technological University
Delhi, India06-2021
DBM - Business Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, India07-2019
BJMC - Journalism & Mass Communication
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Delhi, India05-2018
12th - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya, NFC
Delhi, India03-2014
10th - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya, NFC
Delhi, India03-2011
Skills
- Market research
- Research methodologies
- Industry analysis
- Consumer insights
- Survey Design & Questionnaire Development
- Competitive Benchmarking
- SWOT & PESTLE Analysis
- Financial & Business Research
- Data analysis
- Business intelligence
- Data management
- SQL skills
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel
- Jira, Confluence
- MS PowerPoint (Executive Presentations)
Certification
SQL (HackerRank Certified – Basic Skills): Proficient in querying relational databases, aggregations, and simple joins.
Timeline
Research Associate
INJ Partners
06.2026 - Current
Market Research Analyst Intern
Puresoftware
02.2025 - 02.2026
Research Analyst (Freelance)
Money Solution
05.2022 - 11.2024
Business Consultant
Healthark Insights
10.2021 - 02.2022
DBM - Business Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
BJMC - Journalism & Mass Communication
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
12th - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya, NFC
10th - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya, NFC
MBA - Marketing and HR
Delhi Technological University