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Business optimization analyst
Position description
When you join isg as a business optimization analyst you will become part of the isg team helping our clients to transform and optimize their business processes by focusing on using data and analyses to drive information technology strategies and business process transformationsYou will begin your career at isg being trained on consulting skills, broad range of contemporary technologies and methodologies and tools in order to provide support to isg’s client engagementsYou will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of colleagues; many recognized industry experts, for fortune 1000 companies in a variety of industries with some of the top companies in the worldDepending upon your project assignment, you may be performing industry and client research, data gathering, data input, manipulation and analysis, financial modeling, comparing and analyzing complex information, organizational change management, and creating comparative charts and graphs for client presentations.
Knowledge, skills and experience qualifications
1-3 years of experience in business optimization field
Candidates who are about to complete or have recently completed, an undergraduate degree ideally in information systems, computer science, finance, economics or business administration
Demonstrated experience, interest and aptitude in technology and analytics
Understanding of basic corporate financial principals and/or and experience with data modeling & analysis
Hands-on experience with the ms-office suite of software applications, including: excel, powerpoint, wordWorking experience with analytic capabilities using functions such as power query, power bi, etcIs a plus
Proven written and oral communications skills
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and a strong record of leadership in a work setting or extracurricular activities primarily in a team environment
Experience applying strong organizational and project management skills
Experience as a self-starter and working with varying degrees of direction
Candidates with relevant internships are ideal
Ed ucation
Bachelor’s degree - degrees in information systems, computer science, finance or business administration are desirable, but all disciplines will be considered
Candidates with < 1 year of relevant professional experience or without advanced degrees (i.e., mba)
*travel
Can be up to 10% travel as requiredThe specific amount of travel will be dependent upon your assignment.
Computer literacy
Proficient in the use of business collaboration and analytics tools (e.g.: excel, word, powerpoint, teams, etc.)
Location
Virtual, us based
Duties & responsibilities
Your specific responsibilities will vary based on your project assignment, but you may find yourself:
Performing data analysis, researching/data gathering, data input and manipulation, validating and reviewing complex information
Creating isg quantitative models, comparative analysis, charts and graphs, and proposal templates utilizing client data
Assisting clients with base case, business case analysis, and business case development
Assisting clients and isg engagement teams with preparation of financial analysis including: base case, business case models, pricing evaluations and various scenario analyses
Supporting client workshops, assisting in the preparation of client presentations and reports, and to a lesser degree, identifying opportunities to expand isg’s client relationships
Providing some project management-type support to isg engagement teams, such as updating of project plans, preparing project status reports and maintaining risk and issues logs
Communicating clearly and concisely in written and oral formats
Attending client meetings and at all times maintaining the upmost professional demeanor
Training/career path
Over a 12-16-month period, you will attend a series of training programs designed to equip you with the basic skills needed on your engagements by exposing you to isg’s services, tools and methodologies
Training will include: classroom training which will be focused on isg’s services and tools, project management skills, customer relationship management and presentation/communication skills
Other programs and learning resources will also be available to you, depending on your personal development needs, to build specific skills (such as problem solving or communications), and/or provide additional industry and functional expertise
In addition to formal training, your professional development continues through the range of experiences you gain on engagement teams
To provide you guidance and support we provide formal mentorshipYou will be assigned a people manager, to guide you through the firm and support your career development progress, analyst mentors [that will be with you through all three classroom trainings and engagement leaders to direct your work on specific projects or “engagements” and you will be exposed to the analyst community leaders for additional support
Isg takes a ‘promote when ready’ approach to advancing analysts’ careersYou will be eligible for promotion to consultant when you have demonstrated the ability to deliver at the next competency levelThis includes: selection of isg focus area, demonstrated understanding of isg’s services, tools, and ability to perform tasks with limited supervision
At isg, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communitiesWe are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsIsg is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employeesThe more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Isg (information services group) (nasdaq: iii) is a leading global technology research and advisory firmA trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, isg is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growthThe firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysisFounded in 2006, and based in stamford, conn., isg employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data.
Job type: full-time
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
