Client Strategy / Market Advisory Professional

About the Role
This is a PR role, and while we are open to candidates from non-traditional communications backgrounds, the ideal candidate should understand and be genuinely interested in working within the Public Relations and media ecosystem. This role is suited to someone who brings strong analytical thinking, market understanding and client management experience. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working directly with clients, understanding their business requirements, providing informed perspectives and, importantly, setting realistic expectations. Candidates from consulting, analytics, market advisory, research or similar strategic backgrounds will be preferred. A solid understanding of markets and market trends would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities
• Work as part of the Public Relations and strategic communications team, supporting client mandates across sectors.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into clear, practical and realistic strategies or recommendations.
• Set and manage realistic expectations with clients, ensuring alignment between requirements, deliverables and outcomes.
• Use strong analytical and market understanding to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
• Analyse relevant market trends, industry developments, competitive landscapes and business opportunities.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure effective execution and delivery against client requirements.
• Handle client conversations independently and manage expectations during complex or evolving situations.
• Present insights, recommendations and strategic perspectives clearly and confidently to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Support business and strategic decision-making through structured analysis and market intelligence.




• Manage multiple client relationships and priorities in a fast-paced environment. What We’re Looking For
• 5 –10 years of relevant experience in consulting, analytics, market research, advisory, strategy or a similar field.
• Strong experience in client handling and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage difficult or evolving client requirements and set realistic expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand market trends, business developments and industry dynamics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly in client-facing situations.
• Ability to structure complex information and provide clear, practical recommendations.
• An interest in and willingness to build a career in Public Relations and strategic communications.
• Comfortable working across sectors; sector-specific experience is not mandatory.
• Candidates with a strong understanding of financial markets or broader market dynamics will be preferred. Preferred Qualifications
• MBA from a recognised institution.
• CFA Level I, II or III would be an added advantage.
• Experience in consulting, strategy, market intelligence, analytics or advisory roles.
• Experience working with senior clients and decision-makers.
• Strong market knowledge or experience as a market specialist would be preferred.
• Sector: Sector-agnostic
• Preferred Background: Consulting, Market Research, Analytics, Financial/Market Advisory Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is someone who combines: Strong analytical ability + market understanding + client management + strategic thinking. They should be able to confidently engage with clients, understand what is realistically achievable, manage expectations effectively and provide well-reasoned recommendations backed by analysis and market insights.

📌 Client Strategy (Mumbai)
🏢 Adfactors PR
📍 Mumbai