Strategic Analyst - Independent Contractor

About the role

The Strategic Analyst will work within the team to understand business requirements and goals. They will conduct comprehensive analysis of market trends, industry landscapes, and competitive dynamics to identify strategic opportunities and threats. The position involves utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze data, developing financial models, forecasts, and scenario analysis, building predictive models and machine-learning algorithms, monitoring and evaluating strategic initiatives, and communicating insights to the team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of market trends, industry landscapes, and competitive dynamics to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze data, including financial statements, market research reports, and internal performance metrics.
• Communicate newly discovered insights based on analysis to the team in a manner that they can leverage in their business.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Builds predictive models and machine-learning algorithms.
• Maintain and monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives, track performance metrics, and adjust strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Generate actionable insights and strategic recommendations based on data-driven analysis and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather data, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and measure business performance against strategic objectives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in strategic analysis and business intelligence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (2-3 years) in strategic analysis, business intelligence, management consulting, or a related role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python/R).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear and actionable insights.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving business impact and innovation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry frameworks (e.g., SWOT analysis, Porter's Five Forces) and strategic planning methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s/ Masters/Ph.D degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or another highly quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of the Finance model.
• Previous internship experience in Finance is a plus, but not required.
• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP).
• Bachelor’s degree or master’s in finance or BA.
• Previous Finance experience.