Business Analyst - Strategy - Education

Division/Department: Business Strategy

Work Location: Delhi

Desired Work Experience: - 4 - 6 Years

Reports To: Lead - Strategy & BOT

Organizational Summary:

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) provides comprehensive test preparatory services for students preparing for medical and engineering entrance examinations, school/board exams and competitive exams such as NTSE, KVPY and Olympiads. AESL believes that the - Aakash- brand is associated with quality coaching and a proven student selection track record in various medical and engineering entrance examinations. With 30 years of operational experience in the test preparatory industry, the company has a pan India network of 186 Aakash Centres across 103 cities and 23 states/ union territories. The company has an employee count of more than 4500 pan India with registered office at Aakash Tower, 8, Pusa Road, New Delhi- 110005

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements

- Improve systems by studying current practices; designing modifications

- Define project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases and elements; forming project team; establishing project budget

- Monitor project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommending actions

- Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends

- Conduct and coordinate financial, product, market, operational and related research to support strategic and business planning within the various departments and programs of the client group

- Interpret, evaluate and interrelate research data and develop integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making

- Plan and coordinate the development of primary and secondary market research studies in support of strategic planning and specific marketing initiatives, as required and presents findings of studies to top committees

- Perform daily, weekly and monthly reviews and analyses of current processes using operational metrics and reports

- Suggest changes to senior management using analytics to support your recommendations. Actively participate in the implementation of approved changes

- Create informative, actionable and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement

- Conduct insightful, ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues

Skill Requirements:

- Ability to supervise staff and manage operational functions. Strong ability to plan and manage multiple projects.

- Ability to effectively manage conflict and competing priorities.

- Ability to work independently; problem-solve, analyze issues and create action plans.

- Decision making skills, Strong computer proficiency, including competency with MS Office.

- Enthusiastic, proactive, flexible and constructive approach.

- Ability to work and engage at all levels within the organization.

Educational Qualification: Graduate & MBA

Industry: Consulting, Business Research, Internal Corporate Strategy

Previous Role: Consultant, Business Research

Employment Type: Permanent Job, Full Time.