About the Role
The Senior Business Development Analyst is responsible for the development, analysis, and dissemination of all standard sales and productivity reports as well as customized analytics. This position requires an understanding of the business challenges in the financial services industry and involves analyzing trends and data to identify sales opportunities. The analyst will make recommendations to enhance marketing and sales strategies, procedures, and promotional efforts based on sales and market research, as well as emerging trends.
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Job Responsibilities
- Provide research and analysis for informed decision-making on strategic initiatives, including prospective research on business development opportunities.
- Prepare analysis and basic costings for business opportunities.
- Create presentations, proposals, and materials related to business development opportunities.
- Recommend and develop business products, services, and solutions to meet ongoing and future requirements.
- Ensure that the change control process aligns with business requirements.
- Manage business development goals and release schedules through effective communication with all stakeholders.
- Maintain confidentiality of all firm and client documentation and information.
- Maintain deal databases and record matters for precedent, marketing, and business development purposes.
- Support the Business Development Manager in assessing, streamlining, and managing the current project list.
- Draft and finalize reports for ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual needs ensuring the highest standards of business reports are available.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge and experience of working in a commercial environment.
- Networking experience to increase business opportunities.
- Experience in a target-driven business setting.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in integrated business management and CRM software.
- Advanced knowledge of business development and sales strategies.
- Experience in identifying profitable business opportunities and potential clients.
- Proven ability to increase competitiveness and market share.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong customer relations.
- Competency in researching sales leads, presenting proposals, and negotiating deals.
- Ability to advise on strategic industry partnerships.
- ERP knowledge, preferably with SAP functional skills, is required for success in this role.
Job Experience
- Minimum 8 years of working experience with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in the GCC region is a plus.
Competencies
- Agility
- AI Fluency
- Resilience
- Quality Management
- Leadership
- Sales Trend Analysis (L3)
- Competitive Analysis (L3)
- Financial Analysis (L3)
- Market Research (L3)
- Business Acumen (L3)
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or any related field.
