Our client, a leading financial company, is hiring a Business Analyst II on a contract basis
Job ID #: 80388
Work Location: REMOTE
Summary:
Fully remote role
*Part-time preferred – 4 hours per day 5 days per week.
Enterprise Innovation (Signals & Strategy) Team Description
Responsibilities Lead strategic projects to support Enterprise Innovation, Signals & Strategy a group that provides data-driven, actionable insights and strategy to drive leadership decisions for Innovation at the firm team systematically mines a global network of internal and external sources to identify signals, patterns, threats and Innovation opportunities for client to prioritize growth areas for client this team reports to the US Enterprise Innovation Leader and AI&DI Leader
Perform deep-dive analyses across the competitive landscape in the context of clients strategy, market position and investment roadmap to reveal emerging Innovation opportunities and threats; these projects include market expansion/entry/exit, competitive deep dives, trend exploration (for example, emerging technology, talent insights)
Develop and support frontier-specific strategy and roadmap to inform key senior leadership constituencies (including but not limited to US Management Committee and Global Management Team) of the most consequential strategic insights; this high-impact deliverable will translate relevant emerging trend inputs from across the team (and firm at large) into contextualized data-driven insight for Innovation Contribute domain expertise for Frontiers Report to the Signals and Strategy leader with support from Enterprise Innovation team as well as other resources (internal and external)
Required Skillsets Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research and trend analysis to identify emerging opportunities and threats.
Analyze technological advancements and their potential impact on the industry.
Gather and interpret data to inform strategic decision-making.
Strategy Development: Develop and implement short-term and long-term innovation strategies aligned with the companies goals.
Create strategic roadmaps for innovation projects, ensuring they align with market needs and company objectives. Identify and prioritize high-impact innovation initiatives.
Storytelling and Communication: Craft compelling narratives to communicate innovative concepts and strategies effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
Use storytelling to inspire confidence and foster a culture of innovation within the organization.
Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including universities, startups, and industry experts.
Project Management: Manage day-to-day tasks and work across Enterprise Innovation pillars and the firm to deliver results quickly and effectively
Characteristics Strategy: Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities to develop and implement effective innovation strategies.
Storytelling: Excellent communication skills with the ability to craft and convey compelling narratives that inspire and engage stakeholders.
Growth Mindset: Demonstrated ability to embrace challenges, learn from feedback, and persist in the face of setbacks to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Pay Range: 46-48