Strategy Analyst

A Strategy Analyst plays a key role in supporting the organization’s strategic planning process by conducting research, analyzing data, identifying trends, and assisting leadership in making informed business decisions. This role is ideal for fresh graduates with strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and a passion for business strategy, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research & Analysis

1. Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and industry trend studies to identify opportunities and risks.
2. Analyze internal business data to support strategy development and performance improvement.
3. Prepare data-driven insights to help leadership understand business challenges and growth areas.

2. Strategy Development Support

1. Assist in developing strategic plans, business models, and operational improvement initiatives.
2. Contribute to brainstorming sessions and provide analytical inputs for decision-making.
3. Support senior strategists and managers in evaluating new business opportunities or expansions.

3. Reporting & Documentation

1. Prepare presentations, strategy documents, dashboards, and reports for leadership review.
2. Convert complex data findings into clear, structured insights.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

1. Work with departments like marketing, operations, finance, HR, and product teams to gather data and understand processes.
2. Help ensure alignment between strategic recommendations and business goals.

5. Performance Tracking

1. Support the development of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and track performance against strategic goals.
2. Assist in monitoring ongoing projects and reporting progress to managers.

6. Problem-Solving & Process Improvement

1. Identify gaps in business processes and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency.
2. Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for business growth.

Required Skills & Competencies 

Analytical & Research Skills

1. Strong analytical thinking and the ability to interpret data.
2. Good understanding of basic business analytics, statistics, and problem-solving techniques.

Technical Skills

1. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
2. Basic knowledge of analysis tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Google Analytics (added advantage).
3. Familiarity with market research tools and frameworks such as SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces.

Communication Skills

1. Ability to create clear presentations and reports.
2. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Business Understanding

1. Basic understanding of business functions like marketing, finance, operations, and strategy.
2. Interest in learning about market trends, emerging technologies, and business models.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Engineering, Finance, Data Science, or related fields.
2. Freshers or candidates with up to 1 year of internship/project experience in research, analytics, consulting, or business roles are welcome.
3. Certifications in business analytics, data analytics, strategy, or consulting will be an added advantage.