About Water & Shark

Water & Shark is a globally positioned professional services network delivering integrated legal, tax, corporate, and strategic advisory solutions across key international jurisdictions. As part of our continued expansion into global policy and macroeconomic advisory, we are strengthening our in-house research capability to support cross-border mandates, geopolitical assessments, and international trade strategy, Government Relations and Policies.

Position Overview

We are seeking an exceptionally driven and academically accomplished International Policy Research Associate to contribute to high-level research in macroeconomic trade policy, global diplomacy, tariff frameworks, and strategic economic relations.

The ideal candidate will combine academic depth with real-world policy awareness and demonstrate the ability to translate complex global economic developments into structured, actionable insights for senior leadership and international stakeholders.

Position Title: Global Policy Research Associate
Division: Global Policy, Trade & Strategic Advisory
Location: Ahmedabad & Delhi

Professional Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in macroeconomic research, international policy analysis, or related analytical roles.

Core Responsibilities

- Conduct macroeconomic analysis on global trade systems, tariff regulations, and international economic governance frameworks
• Develop strategic reports on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), regulatory shifts, and geopolitical developments
• Monitor and interpret global economic indicators including GDP trends, inflation cycles, currency movements, and trade balances
• Assess the impact of tariffs, sanctions,



and diplomatic negotiations on cross-border business operations
• Prepare policy briefs, whitepapers, executive summaries, and intelligence reports
• Perform comparative economic and jurisdictional competitiveness analysis
• Contribute to Water & Sharks thought leadership and global research publications
• Support international advisory mandates with geopolitical and macroeconomic risk assessments
- Conduct independent research on economic policy, trade, investment, geopolitics and international business.
- Draft reports, articles, policy notes, research chapters and analytical briefs.
- Support government policy-related research and business-facing documentation.
- Assist in developing long-form research material, including book chapters and thematic research notes.
- Track major global developments and convert them into timely analysis.
- Work closely with senior leadership on research strategy and content development.

Academic & Professional Qualifications (Mandatory)

Candidates must possess a strong postgraduate academic background in fields aligned with international policy and economics. Preferred qualifications include:

- MBA in Public Policy / International Trade / Economics
• MA / MSc in Economics
• MA in International Relations / Global Affairs
• MA in Politics / Political Science




• Or equivalent postgraduate specialization in macroeconomics, trade diplomacy, or geopolitical strategy

Exposure to WTO frameworks, international trade law, econometrics, or geopolitical advisory will be a strong advantage.

Key Competencies

- Strong command of macroeconomic theory and international trade systems
- Deep understanding of tariff frameworks and global trade agreements
- Exceptional research, analytical, and policy drafting skills
- Strong quantitative reasoning and data interpretation capability
- High intellectual curiosity with global geopolitical awareness
- Ability to work on complex, multi-jurisdictional assignments
- Strong writing, research and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and produce polished drafts.
- Good professional presence, clarity of thought and communication.
- Consistent, disciplined and comfortable with challenging research work.

Why Join Water & Shark

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of global economics, diplomacy, and corporate strategy. You will contribute directly to building Water & Sharks global policy intelligence capability and support international advisory mandates across jurisdictions.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications to [email protected]. Please include " Policy Research Associate'' in the subject line.

Location & Opportunity

Based in Ahmedabad, this role provides exposure to international policy research, cross-border advisory projects, and strategic global initiatives within a rapidly expanding qualified services platform.

📌 Global Policy Research Associate (New Delhi)
🏢 Water And Shark Advisors
📍 New Delhi