Business Analyst (2277)

Responsibilities

The main objectives of the Business Analyst are to provide outstanding advisory services to key Blue Square clients, create a core consulting function which manages and coordinates our activities in the U.S.

• Deliver high quality analytical insights that synthesize data analysis and research into key findings and actionable recommendations for clients and internal partners.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute activities required to support Blue Square Advisory Services strategies, priorities and client engagements.
• Support multi-faceted engagements for Blue Square clients including collaborating with business lines across Regional and Functional areas.
• Interface with internal and external clients to understand problems, test hypotheses and shape interim results.
• Prepare formal client presentations that present conclusions and build consensus.
• Develop consulting tools and approaches to enhance ongoing Blue Square Advisory engagements and service offerings through new analytic approaches and creative thinking.

As a Blue Square Business Analyst your role is to:

• Apply a broad range of creative problem-solving skills, combining technical and analytical excellence.
• Identify critical information requirements and sources.
• Develop high-quality analysis.
• Translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Assess the most pressing issues our clients face.
• Synthesize conclusions into recommendations and work directly with senior leaders to implement change.
• Share insights and recommendations with team and client.
• Develop a plan to solve the client's problem and/or increase efficiencies.

Business Analysts also have opportunities to contribute to the management and growth of BlueSquare Advisory Services through involvement in areas such as:

• Professional development.
• Knowledge management.
• New client development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics or Finance from a top-tier institution or similar academic experience required.
• MBA preferred.
• Excellent professional and academic track record.
• 2-3 years of management consulting or investment banking experience.
• Payments industry experience a plus, but not required.
• Global/multi-national company exposure a plus, but not required.
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills.
• Highly Proficient in Excel and Powerpoint.
• Ability to work independently within a complex environment.
• Ability to develop content independently and prioritize work flow with limited supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple project workstreams, with proven success in synthesizing large data sets related to a wide variety of functional business problems.
• Eagerness to work intensively in joint teams with personnel of all levels to accomplish project objectives.
• Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages in written and verbal communications.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.