Research And Strategy Manager

Company: Bharat Coal Exchange (BCX)

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Strategy & Business Consulting

About Bharat Coal Exchange (BCX)

Bharat Coal Exchange (BCX) is building India's next-generation coal trading and market intelligence platform. The organization is focused on driving innovation, transparency, and efficiency within the coal and energy ecosystem through data-driven insights, market intelligence, and strategic initiatives.

Role Overview

Bharat Coal Exchange is seeking an experienced Research & Strategy Manager to lead strategic research initiatives and support business growth across the coal value chain. The ideal candidate will possess deep domain knowledge of the coal industry, combined with strong analytical, business strategy, and stakeholder management capabilities.

The role requires working closely with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, evaluate market dynamics, support policy and regulatory initiatives, and drive strategic decision-making. The incumbent will play a key role in shaping BCX's long-term business strategy while managing critical research and consulting assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Research & Market Intelligence

• Lead comprehensive market, industry, and competitor research across the coal and energy ecosystem.
• Analyze domestic and international coal markets, pricing trends, demand-supply dynamics, imports, logistics, and regulatory developments.
• Develop strategic insights and actionable recommendations for business leadership.
• Publish market intelligence reports, sector outlooks, and opportunity assessments.
• Track government policies, regulatory changes, commercial mechanisms, and industry developments impacting the coal sector.
  

• Drive the formulation and execution of corporate and business strategies.
• Lead feasibility studies, commercial assessments, business case development, and market entry strategies.
• Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Support leadership in evaluating investments, expansion opportunities, and new business models.
• Prepare strategic roadmaps and monitor implementation of key initiatives.
  

• Develop high-quality strategy papers, market reports, business proposals, and concept notes.
• Prepare Board presentations, management reports, executive summaries, and policy documents.
• Draft investor presentations, business cases, discussion papers, and knowledge reports.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and professional quality across all strategic documentation.
  

• Manage engagements with industry consultants, research partners, and advisory firms.
• Coordinate with government agencies, coal companies, logistics partners, industry associations, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in strategic discussions, workshops, and industry forums whenever required.
• Drive follow-ups and ensure timely execution of strategic initiatives.
  

• Partner with business, commercial, technology, regulatory, and operations teams on strategic projects.
• Guide junior analysts and researchers on research methodologies and documentation standards.
• Present research findings and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Foster a culture of structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.
  

• MBA/PGDM from a reputed institute (IIMs or other premier B-Schools preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Business, Economics, Energy Management, or a related discipline.
  

• Strong understanding of the Indian coal industry and its value chain.
• Coal market analysis and industry research.
• Business strategy and corporate planning.
• Market intelligence and competitive analysis.
• Financial and commercial analysis.
• Policy and regulatory research.
• Advanced business documentation and report writing.
• Executive presentation development.
• Stakeholder and consultant management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic projects simultaneously.
  

• Deep understanding of coal markets, coal trading mechanisms, logistics, and the energy sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with a strategic mindset.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex market information into actionable business insights.
• High ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working directly with CXOs and senior leadership on confidential business initiatives.
• Self-driven, proactive, and capable of delivering under tight timelines.
  

• Lead strategic initiatives that will shape India's evolving coal trading ecosystem.
• Work directly with senior leadership on high-impact business decisions.
• Influence industry research, market intelligence, and policy-driven initiatives.
• Engage with leading stakeholders across the coal, mining, power, and logistics sectors.
• Be part of a fast-growing organization transforming the future of coal markets through innovation, technology, and strategic thinking.