Apoorva Bharadwaj
Seasoned Market Research Manager
Ghaziabad
Summary
Experienced research and data analysis professional with over 9 years of expertise in secondary research, market insights, and business strategy development across multiple industries. Proficient in synthesizing complex data to inform business decisions and strategic initiatives. Seeking to leverage my understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and data-driven strategies to drive organizational growth in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager
Evalueserve
Gurgaon
07.2019 - Current
- Promoted to Manager in October 2022, leading a team of 6-9 associates across business research and analysis functions
- Spearheaded multiple projects, documenting and analyzing business requirements, functional specifications, and market insights for client-driven solutions
- Collaborated with clients to elicit and validate requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility
- Managed the creation of business requirement documents (BRDs) and functional design documents, ensuring clarity and completeness for stakeholders and development teams
- Coordinated between business users and the technical team to resolve issues, track development progress, and ensure timely delivery of client solutions
- Led the process of identifying business objectives, providing estimates, and proposing solutions for complex client requests, driving consensus and delivering results
- Oversaw performance evaluations, coaching, and mentoring for team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables and team development
- Conduct in-depth financial, industry, and company research, selecting and leveraging the most relevant data sources
- Manage research requests, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality insights and data to clients
- Specialized in creating company profiles, analyzing M&A deals, conducting SWOT analyses, and competitive assessments
- Possess deep understanding of industry dynamics, business strategy, and KPIs
- Previously, worked as a Research Lead from Jan 2022 to Sep 2022 and as a Senior Business Analyst from July 2019 to Dec 2021
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Senior Associate
Moody's Analytics Knowledge Services
Gurgaon
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Worked as a Senior Associate in Business and Financial research from April 2019 till July 2019
- Led the research and analysis of business processes and financial products for clients, focusing on insurance, finance, and economic trends
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define client requirements and ensure delivery of actionable insights
- Delivered detailed reports on market analysis, company profiling, and financial forecasting, often translating complex data into client-friendly visualizations and actionable recommendations
- Worked with stakeholders to identify key business needs and successfully drove the creation of clear documentation and functional designs to support product development
- Conducted extensive business and financial research using databases like Factset, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and D&B Hoovers
- Delivered industry analysis, market sizing, trend forecasting, and secondary research insights for clients
- Led ad-hoc projects on industry landscapes, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, and financial benchmarking
- Delivered critical company and financial analysis, including operational benchmarking and debt/equity assessments
- Provided in-depth market insights through cross-country comparisons of product value and volume data
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
- Streamlined operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
- Increased client satisfaction through thorough analysis of project requirements and delivering high-quality results.
Market Research Analyst
iSource Opportunities
Noida
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted primary research and lead generation for ERP and business analytics solutions in the market
- Identified and researched potential leads to generate new business opportunities
- Utilized advanced analytics tools to interpret complex datasets, identifying patterns and trends that informed strategic decisions.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify potential market opportunities for new product launches or expansions.
- Identified emerging markets by analyzing demographic data, enabling targeted marketing efforts for increased revenue growth.
- Created and managed database of information gathered from research.
Education
BTech - Mechanical Egineering
Graphic Era University
Dehradun 04.2011 - 03.2015
Skills
Research & Data Analysis
Secondary Research
Financial Analysis
Market Trends
Industry Reports
Bloomberg
Capital IQ
Thomson Eikon
Dealogic
MS Excel (Advanced)
SWOT Analysis
M&A Deal Analysis
Competitive Benchmarking
Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Participated in Design Competition at SAE NIS Student Convention
- Served as the Reception Chair Of SAE Colligate Club
Skillsandexpertise
Secondary Research, Financial Analysis, Market Trends, Industry Reports, Factset, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, D&B Hoovers, Factiva, Thomson Eikon, Mergermarket, Dealogic, MS Excel (Advanced), EIU, Oxford Economics, SWOT Analysis, M&A Deal Analysis, Competitive Benchmarking, Market Opportunity Assessments, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Project Coordination, Client Liaison, Report Writing, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Windows98/2000/XP/7, MS-OFFICE, Catia (Design Software), Matlab, Solid Edge
Timeline
Manager
Evalueserve
07.2019 - Current
Senior Associate
Moody's Analytics Knowledge Services
07.2016 - 07.2019
Market Research Analyst
iSource Opportunities
09.2015 - 07.2016
BTech - Mechanical Egineering
Graphic Era University
04.2011 - 03.2015