EXL is building a strategic Business Intelligence capability to help the organization understand how AI and emerging technologies will reshape industries, client demand, and competitive landscapes. We are looking for AVP - level Research Analysts & Visual Aids role sits within the Business Intelligence function and is responsible for continuous signal tracking, structured research, and production of high-quality strategic briefs and visual communication assets. This role plays a critical part in transforming raw information from AI developments, industry trends, and market signals into clear, concise, and visually compelling insights that support leadership decision-making. The team acts as the intelligence engine behind strategy and industry consultants, ensuring that insights are grounded in credible research and communicated through executive-ready outputs such as briefs, dashboards, and visual narratives.
Description for External Candidates
Key Deliverables:
- AI & Industry Signal Monitoring Dashboards
- Executive Research Briefs
- Strategic Insight Summaries
- Industry Trend Reports
- Visual Presentations for Leadership
- Infographics and Insight Visualizations
- Research Inputs for Thought Leadership
Responsibilities for External Candidates
Key Responsibilities
1. Continuous AI & Industry Signal Monitoring
- Monitor AI developments, technology trends, and industry disruptions across multiple sectors.
- Track signals from sources such as research reports, technology announcements, regulatory updates, and market movements.
- Maintain structured intelligence on emerging trends, competitive moves, and client investment patterns.
2. Production of Strategic Briefs
- Produce structured research briefs, insight summaries, and executive memos.
- Support strategy teams by preparing background intelligence and research inputs for advisory discussions.
- Create signal interpretation summaries that highlight key implications for business strategy.
3. Create Visual Aids on Business Insights
- Transform complex research findings into clear visual formats, including:
- Executive presentations
- Insight dashboards
- Strategic visuals and infographics
- Ensure insights are communicated in simple, structured, and compelling formats suitable for leadership consumption.
4. Support Strategic Advisory Work
- Work closely with Strategy & Industry Consultants to support research and insight generation.
- Provide research inputs for industry outlooks, thought leadership, and strategic discussions.
- Help maintain a structured repository of insights, trends, and signals for ongoing intelligence.
Qualifications for External Candidates
- Overall:
- 3–8 years of experience in research, intelligence, or consulting knowledge teams
- Experience in industry research, technology research, or strategic insights
- Research Capability
- Strong ability to synthesize large volumes of information into structured insights
- Familiarity with AI, digital transformation, and industry trends
- Communication & Visualization
- Strong capability in visual storytelling and executive presentation development
- Expert level proficiency with Visual Design Tools, Video making tools, data visualization, and MS PowerPoint
- Analytical Thinking
- Ability to connect data points, trends, and signals into meaningful patterns
- Structured approach to research and analysis
