Strategy Analyst IIIDo you enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to drive a strategy function?Are you a strategic planner and problem-solver?Join us in shaping a more just world.About UsLexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.Job purposeThe Strategy Analyst will provide strategic planning and problem-solving support to the organization, as part of the Strategic Projects team within the Strategy Unit.Duties and responsibilitiesThe Strategy Analyst will:Work with all team members across the business, to define and build the organizational and analytical processes that will drive the strategy function for Lexis Nexis South Africa.Execute on pillar workplans and deliver on key analyses and projects, including multiple types of market analysis, competitive analysis, internal financial analysis, financial modeling, and scenario planningMaintain and update strategic scorecard and other tools to assess and drive high-quality execution of business strategyPerform certain analyses independently, as neededAnalytical/Decision-Making Responsibilities:Strong analytical skills, including data analysis and problem-solvingSupports the development of a point of view on the current state of the practice by overseeing and conducting research, interviews, and fact-based quantitative analysisSupports identification of key market dynamics that will impact the business over the agreed upon planning horizonDetermine appropriate decision-making processes to answer critical questionEssential RequirementsAwareness of key economic and capital markets issues as well as other business trends that could impact the organisationGeneral understanding of the key business and financial drivers that determine the organisation's successProject management skills and experienceStrong written and oral communication skills (including presentations) as well as listening and interpretation skillsAdvanced aptitude in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to work well in a team environmentHigh degree of professionalism and integrityHigh energy and results orientedExperience:Experience in a professional environment with strategy consulting experience preferred.Exposure to a wide range of data and analytical concepts and methodologies, including:Market sizingCompetitive analysisCustomer needs analysis / primary researchFinancial modeling and valuationPortfolio review (e.g. where to invest, where to divest)Forecasting / econometricsSelf-ManagementAct with IntegrityPortray act of Self confidenceAssertivenessBe a Self-starter and quick learnerProblem-solving and solutions orientated Display well organizing skillsAbility to structure self and surrounding environmentStrong achievement, orientation and ambition to perform on sales targetDisplay Determination and tenacity valuesBias for actionPresentabilityQualificationsUniversity/Bachelor's degree in a related subject – e.g. Finance, Economics, etc.MBA advantageousWork in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees.Working with UsLexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.Working for youWe believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: - Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits - Disability insurance - Dependent care and commuter spending accounts - Life and accident insurance - Retirement benefits (salary investment plan/employer stock purchase plan) - Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy.About our TeamLexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We're one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful.
