Position Title: Internship Research Associate (International Trade & Economic Policy)
Division: Global Policy, Trade & Strategic Advisory
Location: Ahmedabad, Delhi, India

Core Responsibilities
Conduct macroeconomic analysis on global trade systems, tariff regulations, and international economic governance framework
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

Academic & Skilled Qualifications (mandatory)




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

Or equivalent 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
Robust command of macroeconomic theory and international trade systems
Deep understanding of tariff frameworks and global trade agreements
Exceptional research, analytical, and policy drafting skills
Robust quantitative reasoning and data interpretation capability
High intellectual curiosity with global geopolitical awareness
Ability to work on complex, multi-jurisdictional assignments

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):
Are you currently located in Ahmedabad? If not, please mention your current location

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