Graduate Analyst (Commercial Operations), Strategy & Analytics

AlphaSights; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in London is seeking an Analyst to support commercial strategy efforts. This entry-level role involves managing client contracts, producing reports, and conducting analyses. Ideal candidates hold a quantitative degree, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and are keen to develop a career in business. The position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to get hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience is necessary; relevant internships are desirable.
• Highly numerate with a strong degree in a quantitative field.
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organized with planning skills to prioritize workloads.
• Meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
• Highly driven and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end set-up of client access plans.
• Own execution of reporting processes to support commercial effectiveness.
• Act as the point of contact for stakeholder communications.
• Assist in commercial negotiations and manage price increase processes.
• Perform analyses to provide insights for commercial growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Client-service mindset

Education

2:1 or above in a quantitative degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SQL

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

Location: London

The role

To support our continuous growth, we are looking for an Analyst to join our commercial strategy team in London and execute commercial operations activities that increase our global revenue generation. You will manage and set up contracts in our system, produce regular commercial reports for key clients, own core contractual processes, and work with the wider Commercial team to perform analyses and develop strategies that improve our commercial KPIs. This position comes with responsibility and ownership from the get-go, and as a cross-functional role, means you will work closely with members of Client Service, Finance and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Contract set-up: Manage the end-to-end set-up and implementation of client access plans within our proprietary systems, and effectively partner with Finance and Client Service teams to resolve any contractual issues
• Client reporting: Own the execution of recurring reporting processes, which support AlphaSights’ commercial effectiveness
• Stakeholder communications: Act as the internal point of contact for all stakeholder communications related to client access plans and usage reports for our largest clients
• Contract support: Assist senior management in the commercial negotiation of upcoming renewals and RFPs, and manage the contractual price increase process
• Commercial analysis: Use quantitative and qualitative data to perform analyses and draw valuable insights that further our commercial growth

About you

• Entry-level role – no prior work experience is necessary, however, relevant internships and other evidence of interest in a business and commercial career are desirable
• Highly numerate – you love working with numbers and the story they can tell, and hold a 2:1 or above in a quantitative degree (e.g., Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Finance)
• Effective communicator – you have excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills; can positively engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external
• Organized and execution-focused – you have excellent planning skills, can meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Meticulous problem-solver – you have exceptional attention to detail, take a diligent approach to work, and have a proactive problem-solving mindset
• Highly driven and proactive – you relentlessly and independently push through hurdles and drive towards excellent outcomes
• Outstanding professional - you hold a client-service mindset with impeccable professionalism towards all parties

Technical skills

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word is a strong plus
• Experience with SQL and working with databases is a strong plus
• Experience in bookkeeping and/or accounting is a strong plus

AlphaSights is an equal opportunity employer.