AVP - Research Analysts Visual Aids - Business Intelligence

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 Power

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• Analytical Thinking

• Ability to connect data points, trends, and signals into meaningful patterns

• Structured approach to research and analysis