Location: Bengaluru; for projects across India

About Varahe Analytics:

Varahe Analytics is one of India’s premier integrated political consulting firms, specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election management. We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign.

We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world. We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.

About the Team:

As a part of the Political Intelligence (PI) team at Varahe Analytics, you will have the opportunity to understand and analyze Karnataka's political landscape at the grassroots level. You will conduct original research and analysis on political, social, and economic developments across the state, generating actionable insights to support electoral strategy and decision-making for a national political party.

The role demands a high level of confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and disciplined adherence to documentation protocols and deadlines. A sound understanding of Karnataka's regional dynamics, local issues, political developments, and socio-cultural landscape will be valuable.

What Would This Role Entail?

- Closely monitor key political, social,



and economic developments across Karnataka while maintaining a broader understanding of state and national politics.
- Conduct rigorous primary research through phone calls with political and social influencers, focus group discussions, interviews, field interactions, and other investigative methods to understand the political and socio-cultural landscape of the state.
- Undertake secondary research to prepare detailed reports on Karnataka and its constituencies, covering historical electoral trends, current political scenarios, local issues, leadership dynamics, and emerging developments.
- Analyse constituency-level political dynamics, voter concerns, regional issues, and grassroots feedback to generate actionable insights.
- Use AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) effectively to support qualitative research, information synthesis, data analysis, insight generation, and research workflows.
- Develop structured, data-backed, and client-ready presentations and decks to communicate research findings, key observations, and strategic insights.
- Interface with client-side stakeholders and local representatives while adhering to relevant protocols and maintaining confidentiality.

Necessary Skills:

- Willingness to travel extensively across Karnataka and apply themselves.




- Strong skills in data analysis, logical reasoning, and reading comprehension.
- Structured thinking and the ability to logically structure documents and communicate insights.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of politics and the nature of India's democracy.
- Good knowledge and proficiency in using AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) for conducting qualitative research, synthesizing information, generating insights, and improving research workflows.
- Ability to design and develop clear, structured, and client-ready decks/presentations.
- Ability to undertake and monitor multiple tasks and ensure timely delivery while working in a team environment.
- Strong proficiency in Kannada and English. Proficiency in Hindi is desirable.

Valuable to Have Skills:

- Understanding of the political landscape of one's native place or region.
- Exposure to working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Prior experience in political research, public policy, consulting, journalism, research, or related fields.
- Familiarity with Karnataka's electoral landscape, voter concerns, grassroots networks, and local socio-economic challenges.
- Proficiency in additional regional languages or dialects relevant to the assigned region.

How to Apply

If you're a professional looking for a high-impact challenge, interested in joining a team of like-minded and motivated individuals who think strategically, act decisively, and get things done, drop in an email at [email protected]

📌 Political Analyst (Bengaluru)
🏢 Varahe Analytics Private
📍 Bengaluru