Senior Strategy Planning Analyst (Fixed term contract)

De Beers Group; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

De Beers Group is seeking a Senior Strategy Planning Analyst specializing in Lab Grown Diamonds to support strategic decision-making and business planning. This maternity cover role encompasses data analysis, stakeholder engagement and forecasting industry trends, contributing to a dynamic team focused on shaping the future of diamond trading. Candidates with strong analytical skills, a relevant degree, and a proactive attitude are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Fantastic pension scheme

27 days of holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Mental health support programs

Staff discount

Free breakfast & lunch at onsite restaurant

Free onsite gym

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field is required.
• Experience in advanced analytics and data modelling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate insights on lab-grown diamond demand and prices.
• Lead the LGD hub to present industry outlook.
• Analyse and disseminate LGD trends to stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Modelling

Forecasting

Financial literacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in econometrics, economics, business, or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel modelling

Power BI

Job description

The De Beers Group Strategy Planning team, within the Pricing, Product and Technology Development team of Diamond Trading, is led by the SVP of Pricing, Product and Technology Development. This team develops the 'Diamond Industry House View' to guide short-term business planning and pricing decisions (Pricing Committee) and the long-term Supply-Demand outlook for strategic planning (Business Planning Committee). It also produces strategic analyses and market updates for key stakeholders, including the CEO Office, CFO, Group Strategy, BD, Corporate Affairs, Brands and Consumer Markets, JV boards, the wider Diamond Trading team, and Anglo American Group Strategy.

The Senior Strategy Planning Analyst - Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD) is responsible for analyzing the LGD industry, culminating in the ‘LGD House View’ and business planning assumptions, supporting the Vice President, Strategy Planning, and the Business Planning Committee.

Key analysis areas include understanding the evolving economics of the LGD industry, its impact on the natural diamond industry, the competitive landscape, and the company's position within the industry.

The analyst owns, develops, and maintains models, tools, and dashboards such as the LGD Supply-Demand model, Market Sizing model, Pivot Tracking dashboard, and others for strategic inputs, including the Market Insight Portal and LGD Hub.

This role is a maternity cover contract.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with stakeholders to generate insights on trends in lab-grown diamond demand, supply, and prices, and their impact on the natural diamond industry.
2. Lead the LGD hub to present and agree on a ‘House View’ on industry outlooks and business assumptions.
3. Present LGD assumptions and analyses to the Business Planning Committee, including scenarios and outcomes tracking.
4. Act as an industry expert on LGD trends and the competitive landscape, sharing key developments with senior stakeholders.
5. Identify data gaps and work with the BCM Insights team to develop new research programs.
6. Analyze primary, secondary, and tertiary data sources related to the LGD industry and competitors.
7. Partner with the Market and Competitor Intelligence team for industry intelligence and market feedback.
8. Work with the Demand Analytics team to estimate historic and current LGD demand.
9. Model the impact of LGD substitution on natural diamond demand and develop scenarios.
10. Maintain an up-to-date view of global LGD production capacity, supply, and price trends.
11. Contribute original analyses to reports and support stakeholder and senior management presentations.
12. Manage documentation of data collection and analysis processes.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in econometrics, economics, business, or a technical field.
2. Strong skills in data collection, challenge, and collation from various sources.
3. Experience or interest in analytics, modeling, and forecasting.
4. Financial literacy, capable of interpreting company performance indicators.
5. Good communication skills for clear reporting of analyses.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel modeling, and Power BI.
7. Interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
8. Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.
9. Proven ability to deliver results in complex environments.

Additional Information:

• A supportive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension, healthcare, and flexible benefits
• Various employee perks such as discounts, share schemes, free meals, gym access, and mental health support

Who we are:

De Beers Group, established in 1888, is dedicated to discovering and selling the world's most beautiful diamonds. We aim to make our diamonds and business make life brilliant for our people, customers, and the world.

Safety:

Safety is our top priority. We invest in innovation to protect our colleagues and communities, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and care.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We promote an inclusive workplace that values diversity and provides equal opportunities for all employees to reach their potential.

Building Forever:

Sustainability is central to our business, guiding our social and environmental responsibility and long-term community engagement.

Background Checks:

Successful candidates will undergo background screening, including criminal checks and qualification validation.