Senior Market Entry Strategy Analyst — Hybrid (Upington)

Placements24; Free State; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits

Professional development

Retirement benefits

Generous vacation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy Analyst for the Upington, Northern Cape area. You will lead market entry analyses, conduct in-depth market research, and build financial models to advise clients expanding into new markets.

The role requires strong quantitative skills and excellent client communication to inform strategic recommendations. You will collaborate with consultants and project managers, assess regulatory environments, and support go-to-market and partnership opportunities in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance or related analytical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in strategy analysis, market research or consulting.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with financial modeling experience.
• Proficient in research and data analysis tools; ability to synthesize insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive landscape analysis for target markets.
• Develop detailed feasibility studies and market entry plans.
• Perform financial modeling, projections, scenarios and risk assessment.
• Analyze industry trends, regulatory environments and customer behavior.
• Prepare reports and presentations with strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with consultants and project managers on client strategies.
• Identify strategic partnerships and business development opportunities.
• Support go-to-market plans and operational readiness assessments.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Market research

Data analysis tools

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Finance

Master's degree (MBA/related)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

R/Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy Analyst for the Upington, Northern Cape area. You will lead market entry analyses, conduct in-depth market research, and build financial models to advise clients expanding into new markets.

The role requires strong quantitative skills and excellent client communication to inform strategic recommendations. You will collaborate with consultants and project managers, assess regulatory environments, and support go-to-market and partnership opportunities in