Simran Kalra
Analyst
New Delhi
Summary
Passionate and results-oriented Research Analyst with 3.9 years of experience. Completed 30+ custom and syndicated secondary research projects for clients in North America and the Asia Pacific. Proficient in conducting thorough analyses, translating complex data into actionable insights, and contributing to qualitative research projects
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Analyst
Escalent
3 2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive qualitative research on US financial services industry, utilizing primary and secondary sources to deliver actionable insights
- Took ownership of conducting preliminary analysis for preparing proposals and contributed to converting 5 proposals into live projects
- Contributed significantly to 20+ qualitative research projects within 2-3 person teams
- Spearheaded production of quarterly internal newsletters, meticulously covering key developments in US financial sector
- Played pivotal role in on-boarding process by training new team members and conducting quality checks on their work
Junior Research Associate
India Infrastructure Publishing
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Took ownership of all the secondary research conducted for power transmission industry in the Asia Pacific region on 5+ extensive syndicated projects
- Secured 3 custom requests for competitor analysis within the APAC region, driving business growth
- Distilled key insights from moderated conferences, enhancing internal industry knowledge
- Produced weekly and monthly content on Asia-Pacific's power and renewable energy industry advancements, cultivating thought leadership and driving subscriber engagement
Education
MBA - Marketing
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, India 05.2021 - 05.2023
BBA -
Vivekananda Institute of Management Studies, IP University
New Delhi, India 05.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
K.R.Mangalam World School
03.2016 - 03.2017
Skills
Content Writing
Microsoft Word
IBM SPSS
Qualitative Research
Secondary Research
Expertise in using tools such as Factiva, D&B Hoovers, and Zoom Info
Excellent oral and written communication
Content Writing
Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- February 2024: Received team appreciation from a leading US insurance provider for competitor strategy analysis, enhancing their market insights.
- August 2023: Contributed to securing an annual contract with rapid secondary research insights, leading to a client signing a yearly contract for two brands.
- May 2023: Honored with a team excellence award for analyzing competitor marketing strategies across 140+ players for a US asset management firm.
Timeline
MBA - Marketing
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
05.2021 - 05.2023
Junior Research Associate
India Infrastructure Publishing
07.2020 - 03.2022
BBA -
Vivekananda Institute of Management Studies, IP University
05.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
K.R.Mangalam World School
03.2016 - 03.2017
Analyst
Escalent
3 2022 - Current