| Position: | . | Analyst: South Africa |
| Work location: | . | Flexible (Virtual) |
| Type: | . | Full-time |
| Reports to: | . | Project Manager (Operations) or Content Manager & Lead: Market Research |
Role Overview
This role works with our international team and across our ANDAMAN Advisory and ANDAMAN Trade businesses with key tasks as follows:
- Data and information research and analysis.
- Writing incisive presentations and documents.
- Internal support on strategic projects and initiatives.
- Marketing content support.
Core Responsibilities
- Research, analysis, synthesis, report writing and editing, etc.
- Desk and field research: Gather data, information, external research and other inputs across different sources.
- Analysis of data, information and sourced input to arrive at logical insights:
- Strategic analysis of e.g., economic data and trends, sectoral/industry developments, value chain analysis, competitive landscaping, competitor analysis, customer analysis, channel strategies, financial analysis, strategic mapping, cluster analysis, marketing strategies, company competitive positioning, company financials, etc.
- Quantitative data analysis, spreadsheets and business modeling (in Excel).
- Identifying and prioritizing key issues for further analysis and rigorous deep-dive assessment.
- Synthesis of overall research findings and analysis to develop holistic and digestible key messages/insights (across industries and sub-disciplines).
- Final report construction: Design, development, integration, editing, polishing.
- Client report design, construction and editing/refining (in Word/PowerPoint).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or statistics; MBA or post-graduate degree preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in strategy or consulting.
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and writing/presentation skills
- Must have a structured thought process and advanced data research, analysis and management skills.
- Ability to handle pressure, work with tight deadlines and effectively multi-task.
- Must have English proficiency.
- Keen interest in and knowledge of Asia and Emerging Markets.
- Demonstrated track record of strong research, analysis and quantitative and conceptual problem-solving skills combined with business acumen.
- Solid functional knowledge of strategy, economics, statistics, consulting, trade, manufacturing, supply chain, etc.
- Ability to work in teams with colleagues from diverse cultures and backgrounds and time zones.
- International experience (1-2 years, outside home country) preferred; interest to further develop an international career.
How to apply
If you are interested in working in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment where you can make a difference by sharing your skills, experience and commitment to excellence, please send your CV to connect@andamanpartners.com.
ANDAMAN PARTNERS provides Global Cross-Border Business Solutions. We support international business ventures and growth, help launch global initiatives and accelerate successful expansion across borders via three units:
- ANDAMAN Investment — Providing seed and growth capital to early-stage companies.
- ANDAMAN Advisory — Transaction origination & execution support; strategy formulation & implementation support.
- ANDAMAN Trade — Making complex international value chains work.