ThinkingLinking is looking for a junior strategic analyst to join a small, fast-paced and disciplined strategic consulting team in the City of London.
Our company will train any successful candidates from non-financial backgrounds such as science, engineering and economics to work in our advisory. Financial background is not necessarily required for the position. We welcome applicants with precise minds since we use logic and strategic analysis when reaching out to new businesses and working with clients.
About the Role
As part of a small team, the candidate is expected to be independent and confident in handling a wide range of responsibilities. We are looking for a quick learner, strategic and creative thinker with versatile business skills.
Your responsibilities will range from new business to client project implementation, with significant internal reporting compliance.
Examples of day-to-day work include:
Manage new business projects which involves research, analysis, strategy and tactics
Write customized strategic outreach emails to potential clients
Assist in implementing live client M&A projects
Participate in internal strategy discussions
Prepare call/meeting notes after every client/potential client interaction
Responsibilities will be tailored somewhat based on the successful candidate’s knowledge and experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential (if possible, an ability to prove or demonstrate these)
Ability to work independently based on confidence, entrepreneurship and stamina
Ability to think logically and strategically
Detail-oriented, organized, precise
Respect for, and skilled in, following detailed procedures and methodologies
Mathematically-solid, ideally with some experience in accounting/finance
Time management and prioritizing skills
Proven research and analytical skills
Advanced online search skills, with a strategic approach to finding company info
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with deep commitment to accurate articulation and comprehension
Excellent written and spoken English
Subtle business writing skills that produce strategic and sensitive emails that impress potential clients
Reasonable IT skills
Ability to travel internationally as required
Preferred
An academic background in business, economics, international relations or science/engineering with proven intention to work in business
Basic design skills to produce charts/graphs and slide decks
Project management experience
Languages are a bonus
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Ms. Jinyu Bao at info@thinkinglinking.com, with the full Job Code (TL003b) and Job Title in the email subject, and addressing the points listed in Qualifications & Requirements with evidence to prove your suitability. Any applications sent without such a cover letter addressing this posting’s requirements will not be considered.
Non-UK applicants
ThinkingLinking is an A-rated Skilled Worker visa sponsor authorised by the UK Government’s Home Office. As a globally-focused company, we consider applicants from all over the world and are committed under our ‘intensive meritocracy’ policy to sourcing the most talented people globally to fit our needs on an equal opportunity basis in keeping with the Fair Market Economy Institute’s Open-Minded Market philosophy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme
Performance bonus
Work Location:
In person
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