Senior Strategy Analyst - Market Entry and Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement savings contributions

Generous annual leave

Professional development stipends

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Senior Strategy Analyst to support clients with market entry strategies, growth opportunities, and competitive analyses from Stellenbosch and beyond. This remote-first role emphasizes data-driven insights, robust research, and clear strategic recommendations for diverse businesses.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate strategy, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency in Tableau/Power BI.

Formación

• Master's degree required in a quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years in strategy consulting, market analysis or corporate strategy.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in modeling.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop market entry strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Analyze financial data and market trends to support strategic planning.
• Prepare reports, presentations and dashboards for senior client stakeholders.
• Identify partnerships, alliances and acquisition targets.
• Develop business cases for new initiatives and strategic investments.
• Contribute to proprietary research and thought leadership.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Remote work ability

Educación

Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related quantitative field

Herramientas

Tableau

Power BI

Statistical software

Modeling techniques

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a premier management consultancy, is looking for a highly analytical and insightful Senior Strategy Analyst to join their team, supporting clients in the Stellenbosch, Western Cape area. This role is critical for developing robust market entry strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and conducting comprehensive competitive analyses. You will leverage data-driven insights to advise businesses on strategic decisions, market positioning, and expansion plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong research capabilities, exceptional quantitative skills, and a strategic mindset to translate complex market dynamics into actionable recommendations. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the strategic success of diverse businesses within the vibrant economic ecosystem of Stellenbosch , a region known for its innovation and growth potential. We are committed to a remote-first approach, ensuring flexibility and broad talent access.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive market research and competitive intelligence to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
• Develop detailed market entry strategies, including target market selection, value proposition design, and go-to-market plans.
• Analyze financial data, market trends, and customer insights to support strategic planning.
• Prepare compelling reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers and consultants to deliver strategic recommendations.
• Identify and evaluate potential partnerships, alliances, and acquisition targets.
• Develop business cases for new initiatives and strategic investments.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary research and thought leadership for our client.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy consulting, market analysis, or corporate strategy.
• Proven experience in market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in statistical software and modeling techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a Remote environment.
• Familiarity with the economic landscape of the Western Cape is a plus.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Benefits

• Our client provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including performance bonuses and professional development stipends.
• As a fully Remote role, we offer unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Employees have access to continuous learning opportunities, including online courses, workshops, and industry conferences.
• Our client fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Benefits include a generous health insurance plan, retirement savings contributions, and a substantial annual leave allowance.
• The Remote nature of this position allows for global talent engagement while focusing on client impact in regions like Stellenbosch .