Strategy Analyst (Associate)

Excelerate; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to skills transformation, where you will collaborate with senior leadership to analyze strategic opportunities and implement impactful solutions. This role offers the chance to conduct in-depth research, synthesize insights, and communicate findings to drive decision-making. As a vital team member, you will help shape the future of workforce development by supporting the implementation of strategic priorities and fostering relationships across functions. If you are a detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for problem-solving and communication, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of analytical experience in business, finance, or consulting.
• Strong financial modelling skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate implementation planning and change management initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Job description

About us

Excelerate is a skills transformation organisation that equips workforces with future skills. We learn organisations’ and individuals’ future skills needs, design learning solutions covering a breadth and depth of skills, and deliver transformational learning experiences.

We believe skills are vital to thriving in an evolving workplace landscape. ~500 organisations are powered by technology talent trained by Excelerate in data, coding, design, cybersecurity, telecommunications, product management, and other skills. We have also helped ~5,000 individuals upskill and reskill to remain relevant in the future economy.

We partner with leading global talent development organisations to deliver industry-recognised learning programmes. Collectively, our partners have trained and certified 700,000+ individuals in 20,000+ organisations globally.

About the role

You will work with the senior leadership to conduct analysis and formulate recommendations to facilitate decision-making, co-develop plans to implement strategic priorities, and support implementation of strategies.

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct research and due diligence into strategic and tactical opportunities, including through conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Synthesize findings and translate analysis into insights
• Communicate findings and insights in a clear, structured manner
• Co-develop and prioritize recommendations in collaboration with stakeholders
• Facilitate implementation planning for strategic priorities including the structuring initiatives, defining KPIs, developing timelines, and formulating resource requests
• Support change management related to implementation of strategic priorities including assisting with initiatives to build buy-in and conviction in strategy
• Support regular reporting and facilitate problem solving of issues related to implementation of strategic priorities

The ideal candidate

• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
• Has at least 2 years of analytical experience, e.g., as a business, finance, or consulting analyst
• Possesses good financial modelling ability and sound business judgement
• Is an excellent written and verbal communicator
• Able to build and maintains trust-based relationships across functions
• Is comfortable communicating and making recommendations to senior leaders
• Is a self-starter who is detail-oriented and well-organized
• Has a solid problem-solving ability