Junior Analyst

About Coreforma 360

Coreforma 360 Advisors LLP is an emerging, India-headquartered management consulting and corporate advisory firm.

Role Overview

We are looking for intellectually curious, analytically driven and self-motivated professionals to join our founding consulting team. The role offers exposure to diverse companies, industries and business functions, combining corporate research, financial analysis, strategic assessment, business operations and consulting execution. As an early team member, the selected candidate will work closely with the Founder & Principal Advisor on live consulting engagements, contributing to research, analysis, presentations, client deliverables and business development initiatives. Given the firm's evolving stage, the position requires adaptability, ownership and a willingness to undertake multidisciplinary responsibilities beyond narrowly defined functional boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Strategy & Business Research
• Undertake detailed company, industry, sector and market research.
• Analyze business models, revenue streams, product portfolios and competitive positioning.
• Prepare company profiles, SWOT assessments, industry studies and peer benchmarking reports.
• Research new business opportunities, market expansion, diversification and growth strategies.
• Financial Analysis & Corporate Advisory
• Analyze annual reports, financial statements, quarterly results and investor presentations.
• Evaluate financial performance through key ratios, profitability, liquidity, working capital, debt and return metrics.
• Assist in financial modelling, business valuations, feasibility assessments and financial forecasts.
• Support capital advisory, fundraising, M&A transactions and investor-readiness assignments.
• Business Operations & Performance Analysis
• Study business functions including procurement, sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, R&D, sales, marketing and human resources.
• Assist in identifying operational inefficiencies, cost optimization opportunities and business improvement initiatives.
• Compile operational data, management information systems (MIS), dashboards and performance assessments.
• Reports, Presentations & Consulting Deliverables
• Prepare structured research reports, management presentations, business proposals and engagement documents.
• Assist in developing client-specific scopes of work, business plans and strategic roadmaps.
• Convert complex business and financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Maintain research databases, analytical models, source documentation and project trackers.
• Client Engagement & Business Development Support
• Coordinate information requirements, meetings, client communications and follow-ups.
• Support prospective client research, business development, proposal preparation and relationship management.
• Track engagement milestones, assigned deliverables and implementation progress.
• Support the firm's internal operations, knowledge development, marketing and other emerging business requirements.

Qualifications & Tech Stack

• Education
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management or related disciplines.
• CA / CMA / CFA aspirants or candidates with relevant qualifications are welcome.
• Fresh graduates with strong analytical aptitude and relevant project or internship experience may apply.
• Experience
• Prior experience in management consulting, corporate finance, business research, financial analysis or corporate operations would be advantageous.
• Essential Skills & Competencies
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret information, identify patterns, question assumptions and develop logical conclusions.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, business performance and financial ratios.
• Research Orientation: Ability to gather, validate, organize and interpret information from credible sources.
• Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; familiarity with AI-assisted research and productivity tools is advantageous.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal English, business documentation and presentation skills.
• Execution & Ownership: Attention to detail, confidentiality, accountability, initiative and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Learning Agility: Curiosity about different industries, commercial models, business functions and emerging technologies.

Role Differentiation

• L1 – Junior Analyst: Entry-level position focused on foundational research, data gathering, financial analysis support, documentation, presentations and project coordination under guidance.
• L2 – Analyst: Early-career position with greater responsibility for independently undertaking research, analyzing financial and business information, preparing analytical reports, developing recommendations and coordinating assigned workstreams.
• The final designation will be determined based on qualifications, demonstrated competencies, experience and interview assessments.

What Coreforma 360 Offers

• Opportunity to be part of the founding team of a growing multidisciplinary advisory firm.
• Direct exposure to the Founder & Principal Advisor and client engagements.
• Opportunities to work with startups, growth-stage businesses, established corporations and listed companies.
• Exposure across strategy, finance, capital markets, operations, governance and sustainability.
• A structured professional growth pathway from Junior Analyst → Analyst → Senior Analyst / Associate → Consultant → Engagement Manager → Associate Principal → Principal Advisor, with potential progression to Partner subject to separate eligibility and firm requirements.
• We value intellectual curiosity, integrity, initiative and the ability to learn and take ownership over qualifications alone.