Based within our Strategy Consulting business line, a Business Analyst is professional that under the supervision of more senior consultants conceptualizes and structures problems, performs numerical analysis and extracts insights contributing to development of client recommendations
Responsibilities:
A Business Analyst facilitates reliable and accurate research for client projects and proposals, conducts analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, summarizes main ideas and findings from work through written, graphical or oral presentations, helps facilitate discussions within project teams, and supports senior team members in the development of intellectual capital. The following are the skillsets that we are looking for in a candidate.
Problem solving
Problem structuring: Conceptualizes and structures complex analysis (numerical and qualitative)
Data gathering: Carries out primary and secondary research and leverages IU team when necessary
Insight generation: Extracts insights from analysis
Excel proficiency: Applies complex formulas and is fast at running analysis and business models
Accuracy: Produces error free simple analysis and business models. Has an eye for detail in slide preparation. Ensures formatting consistency across models and slides (template)
Client management
Relationship building: Interacts with low level management
Judgement and sensitivity: Shows judgement and sensitivity when interacting with the client
Work plan development: Keeps comprehensive to-do lists
Time management: Identifies the time required to complete tasks and meets deadlines
Status reporting: Identifies risks and raises red flags
Commitment to delivery: Delivers high quality outputs within set deadlines
Personal and Team management
Work plan development: Keeps comprehensive to-do lists
Time management: Identifies the time required to complete tasks and meets deadlines
Status reporting: Identifies risks and raises red flags
Commitment to delivery: Delivers high quality outputs within set deadlines
Proactivity: Takes ownership of his / her tasks and learns from others
Career development: Proactively asks for coaching and feedback and is quick to put them into practice
Communication
Oral communication: Communicates confidently with other team members
Presentation skills: Delivers simple presentations to other team members and contributes in presentations to low-mid level clients
Document writing: Develops single slides with guidance and uses internal Desktop Publishing department (DTP)
Email writing: Writes clear and well-structured emails
Meeting facilitation: Takes minutes and validates them with senior team members. Ensures all materials required for the meeting are ready (i.e.: projector, flipcharts, etc.)
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelors or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management or Strategy
A relevant internship assuming similar responsibilities
Previous experience in a professional services environment, ideally in a multinational company with international exposure
Skills & Competencies:
Highly organized and structured
Logical and lateral thinker
Strongly motivated to perform, learn and improve
Flexibility to accommodate frequent travel
Proactively takes the initiative beyond the tasks assigned and is resourceful
Team player, open-minded, possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and add value
Smart appearance, well-presented and professional at all times
Mature demeanor and positive attitude, as well as discretion and sensitivity when dealing with clients
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Additional Information
Job Family/Level: Op Level 1 - Consultant - Tier 1