Senior Analyst, Global Strategy

3C Deutschland GmbH; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data and technology company seeks a Senior Analyst of Competitive Intelligence to support strategic planning and analyze market trends. The successful candidate will provide insights into competitors' positions and drive growth initiatives, engaging with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Banking or Financial Research is desired.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and modeling.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive market intelligence for senior executives.
• Perform in-depth analyses to generate business insights.
• Publish weekly competitive newsletters for mid-level managers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Financial analysis

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in finance or business

Job description

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics, and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

As a Senior Analyst of Competitive Intelligence on the Global Strategy team, you will work with senior leaders and product experts across the organization to assess developments in their competitive environments, thereby helping to accelerate our overall growth agenda. You will provide insight and expertise to help inform our strategic planning process – with emphasis on evaluating external market trends, macroeconomic factors, regulatory developments, and the competitive landscape. Your ability to thoroughly analyze competitors’ financial and economic models over time – clearly linking this to their overarching strategies and near-term tactical moves – is an essential complement to our businesses’ day-to-day understanding of their competitors’ market position.

Put simply, you will be a central contributor in a high-profile team that serves as Experian senior leadership’s trusted advisor on clarifying competitors’ evolving position within markets and the implications for our businesses.

The Senior Analyst of Competitive Intelligence must:

• Develop competitive market intelligence and strategy materials for senior executive leadership.
• Proactively review emerging trends in markets, case studies, and relevant topics.
• Perform in-depth analyses (e.g., competitive landscape mapping, channel assessment, segmentation, financial performance) using multiple quantitative and qualitative methods to generate business insights.
• Identify, gather, and assess key internal and external data to drive those analyses – leveraging and accessing research sources (internal and external to the firm).
• Collaborate closely with global and regional stakeholders across Experian – business, product, sales, technology, finance, etc. – to get work done. Yet also produce high-quality work independently.
• Publish weekly competitive and market event update newsletters (circulation c. 2,000 mid-level managers to senior executives) covering global markets for the Group.
• Develop recommendations to support growth and business improvement that will have a significant impact on Experian’s top and bottom lines, long-term.
• Contribute to annual strategic planning process and execution/implementation plans.
• Begin to build long-term internal relationships and manage organizational stakeholders.
• Possess personal presence, comfort, and confidence to appropriately engage with executives.
• Engage and team with external consulting firms as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Banking (e.g., M&A, equities research), Financial Research, Financial Advisory, or Corporate Financial Planning is highly desired. Relevant experience in a comparable role (e.g., strategy consulting) is acceptable.
• Experience / familiarity with analysis and modeling using financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements) and earnings releases for public companies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Energetic and decisive, with high integrity.
• Ability to multitask across several concurrent projects.
• Comfort in and commitment to a strong teamwork environment. A relationship builder, who can establish trust and credibility across Experian.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (est. 10% or less).

Additional Information

Our culture celebrates yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We focus on DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering, and more. Our people-first approach has been recognized globally, including awards like World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024. Learn more about life at Experian on social media or our Careers Site.

Experian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity and inclusion, believing everyone can succeed and bring their whole self to work, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability, or age. If you require accommodations due to disability or special needs, please let us know early.

Join Experian in creating a better tomorrow.