India Intern

Job description

Who We Are BowerGroupAsia (BGA) is the premier strategic affairs and public policy firm supporting the world’s leading multinational companies in the Indo-Pacific region and Africa. With a presence in over 30 countries, BGA staff provide bespoke services to clients across the region. We seek a talented, highly motivated intern to be a part of our India team. The candidate should be motivated to help the world’s premier companies understand India, and support our team in considering the ideas and capabilities of top-tier companies that want to invest in India. Position Responsibilities Provide research support for BGA India relating to politics, economics, policy, regulatory, international trade, strategic communications, and business intelligence. Prepare and edit articles, briefings, profiles, presentations, memos, research papers, event handbooks, and other materials. Aid in the development of country-specific news updates. Monitor relevant news items for sector-specific developments. Assist with data input and other administrative tasks. Other duties as required. Job Requirements We seek a collegial, highly motivated self-starter who intrinsically understands and values the importance of people and relationships to business success and growth. The ideal candidate should be proactive and understand how to effectively investigate, analyze, and convey critical insights and information on India's business policy environment and political economy in clear and succinct language. Qualifications include: Education: Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree prior to applying; candidates currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree are not eligible. Work Experience: At least one year of relevant experience in government, multinational corporation, journalism, and/or consulting is preferred. Duration: Six-month internship Demonstrated experience in or passion for research and writing is strongly preferred. Strong editing and verbal communication skills in fluent English are required. Knowledge of one or more Indian languages is a plus. Tracking of policy, regulatory, and business developments in key economic sectors, including infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, energy, and/or finance. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and an ability to learn and adapt to new technology. High-performing interns may be considered for full-time employment with BGA India upon completion of their internship, subject to BGA’s requirements. NOTE: When you apply for a position through our website, you consent to provide personal information to BowerGroupAsia to process such information in order to properly evaluate your potential employment. Such personal information may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, date of birth, qualifications, experience, employment history and skills. The security of your personal information is important to us, but please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While BowerGroupAsia strives to use acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. BowerGroupAsia takes all appropriate measures consistent with applicable privacy and data security laws and regulations to protect personal information. By submitting your information for a position with BowerGroupAsia, you consent for BowerGroupAsia to share your personal information with limited third parties, including hiring personnel with authorized access, and third-party service providers appointed by and acting on behalf of BowerGroupAsia. This includes personal information that will be available to third party companies that provide BowerGroupAsia with employee applicant selection services.