Financial Analyst

About Whitepapers LaunchWhitepapers Launch helps companies launch industry-defining research, benchmark studies, market reports, economic outlooks, investment insights, and executive thought leadership that shape boardroom conversations. We don't publish reports. We help organizations influence how industries think. Position: Finance AnalystLocation: Bengaluru (Preferred) Experience: 0–4 Years Employment Type: Full-Time What This Role Really IsMost people think: Finance Analysts work on spreadsheets. Wrong. Finance Analysts answer questions such as:

• Which industries are attracting capital?
• Where are companies investing?
• Which business models are winning?
• What economic trends will shape the next decade?
• What insights can influence CXOs, investors, and policymakers? This role sits at the intersection of finance, research, strategy, and thought leadership. The Real Breakdown1. Financial Research &
• Analysis (30%)
• Analyze company financials and annual reports
• Study revenue models, profitability, margins, and growth trends
• Review investor presentations and earnings reports
• Benchmark industry leaders and emerging companies 2. Market Intelligence &
• Economic Research (20%)
• Track macroeconomic trends
• Research capital markets and investment activity
• Monitor GCC, technology, fintech, AI, SaaS, and enterprise sectors
• Identify emerging business opportunities and risks 3. Whitepaper &
• Research Report Development (20%)
• Support creation of industry reports and whitepapers
• Build financial models and market-sizing exercises
• Gather and validate financial data
• Create executive summaries and key findings 4. Investment &
• Competitive Intelligence (15%)
• Track funding rounds, M&A activity, IPOs, and investments
• Analyze competitor performance and market positioning
• Monitor industry leaders and high-growth companies 5. Data Analytics &
• Visualization (10%)
• Build dashboards and financial reports
• Create charts, forecasts, and benchmarking models
• Present complex financial insights in simple formats 6. Stakeholder &
• Executive Research (5%)
• Research CEOs, CFOs, Investors, Analysts, and Policymakers
• Support executive interviews and industry studies Skills RequiredMust Have
• Financial Analysis
• Excel / Google Sheets (Advanced)
• Financial Modelling
• Business Research
• Data Analysis
• Presentation Skills Good To Have
• Power BI / Tableau
• SQL
• Capital Markets Knowledge
• Valuation Techniques
• AI Tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)
• Research Report Writing Educational Qualification
• B.Com
• BBA (Finance)
• MBA (Finance)
• CA Inter
• CFA Level 1/2
• Economics Graduates Freshers with strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply. Projects You Will Work On
• GCC Economic Impact Reports
• India Technology Sector Reports
• AI Investment Studies
• Fintech Industry Research
• Startup Funding Reports
• Capital Markets Intelligence Reports
• Industry Benchmark Studies
• Executive Leadership Reports
• Future of Business Research Ideal Candidate
• Loves numbers and business analysis
• Reads annual reports and market news
• Curious about how companies make money
• Interested in investments, markets, and economics
• Can convert data into business insights Why Join Whitepapers Launch
• Work on research consumed by CEOs, CFOs, Investors, and CXOs
• Exposure to India's leading enterprises, GCCs, startups, and investment ecosystems
• Opportunity to contribute to industry-defining whitepapers
• Build expertise in finance, strategy, economics, and market intelligence
• Fast-growth environment with high ownership If you enjoy finance, research, business strategy, investments, and market intelligence, this role is for you.