1.
Post 3 recent
strategy job adverts on your Learning Journal. You can do these as one entry or
three separate journal entries.
Ø Three
strategy job adverts are:
1.Strategy
Manager
Auto req ID: 2014BR
Job Title: Strategy Manager
Country: United Kingdom
Location: London
Function: Advisory Transactions & Restructuring
Service Line: Strategy Group
Service Line Information:
KPMG is looking for a number of exceptional MBA candidates
to join their Strategy Groups within London, Germany, Russia and Netherlands
Working as part of this dedicated and newly formed Strategy
Group, you will be working through complex and challenging issues facing
clients today. You'll have the opportunity to offer strategic advice
on business and operating models across the economic cycle from both an organic
and transaction perspective. It's an exciting time to join this team
as we accelerate momentum and growth in our priority sectors and clients with
our dedicated strategy practitioners working together, sharing ideas and creating
innovative, market leading solutions for our clients.
Job Description:
Roles and Responsibilities
Our consultants travel the world to meet the needs of our
global client base and while doing so acquire a broad range of transferable
skills. You will join international teams with a vibrant mix of expertise,
industry experience and consulting skills with bright individuals who have fun
both inside and outside of work.
As a Manager at KPMG you will be responsible for delivering
an innovative set of services to meet the needs of our firms'
corporate and private equity clients. Your responsibilities will include
leading workstreams and co-ordinating junior team members.
Qualifications and Skills
We are interested in receiving applications from candidates
who have demonstrated clear leadership skills and commercial talent throughout
their academic and working career. We are seeking talented individuals who are
able to work at the highest professional standards whilst adding significant
value to our clients.
Experience and Background
- A background in consulting at strategy houses,
'Big 4' or small/boutique firms
- Exposure to desirable industries including Energy & Natural Resources,
Financial services, Consumer Goods/retail, Communication & Media,
Automotive, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
- In-depth experience in either group, business unit or operational strategy
experience such as pricing strategy, sourcing strategy, R&D strategy
- Extensive experience in consulting, strategy, business
development or investment banking
- Strong experience managing teams of consultants
- An ability to work with senior Partners to present
information to clients in a professional and credible manner
- Demonstrable language skills as well as an international
mindset
- Fluent Russian if applying to Russia
Applying with a disability:
KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity
employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest
possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on
Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated
fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the
initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any
reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.
KPMG's commitment to diversity:
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the
Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not
just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible
work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and
create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your
career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and
Recognition page
Policy for Agencies: KPMG has a commitment to sourcing
candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV's from
agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy
Job Segments: Consulting, Equity, Manager, Strategy,
Business Development, Technology, Finance, Management, Sales
Salary: . Date posted: 28/11/2012
Vacancy Summary
Job
Type
Any
Location
London, Not Specified
Start
Date
ASAP
Duration
Salary
Competitive
Ref
No:
225960-5248794
Date
Advertised
05 Dec 2012
Applying For This Position
Unless
otherwise stated, when applying for a job, you should ensure that you're already authorised to work in the
country where the role is located.
Please Note
There
is no need to provide bank account details or payment to any person or
organisation when applying for a job.
2. Financial Strategy
Analyst
Do you have strong analytical and
communication skills? Are you good with numbers and keen to work in a
fast-paced team environment? And do you have what it takes to deliver solutions
that have a real impact on the future of major organisations?
Then it's time to join Mercer as a
Graduate Financial Strategy Analyst.
Mercer is a global consulting leader in
talent, health, retirement and investments. Mercer helps clients around the
world advance the health, wealth and performance of their most vital asset -
their people. Mercer's 20,000 employees are based in more than 40
countries. Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan
Companies (NYSE: MMC), a global team of professional services companies
offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human
capital.
As part of our Financial Strategy Group
(FSG) you will specialise in delivering strategic financial advice to pension
sponsors, fiduciaries and managers. You will deliver advice on pension risk
assessment, management and reduction to help clients achieve their own unique
risk management objectives.
As an analyst joining the FSG you will work as
part of a team supporting more experienced analysts and consultants in a wide
range of pension risk consultancy projects. You will help to develop and
deliver customised solutions and advice for clients to help them manage pension
risk.
As you develop your skills and knowledge, you
will take on additional responsibility and you will have the opportunity to
enhance your expertise and learn from others as you build a platform for career
growth.
Mercer offers a rewarding career environment
in every sense. We offer private medical cover, a pension scheme, 25 days
holiday (with the option to buy or sell up to five days), income protection and
a range of other benefits. But even more importantly, we provide you with
exceptional training and development opportunities.
Our graduate roles begin in September 2013
with an 18-month Graduate Development Programme, starting with a residential
course. You will quickly acquire the knowledge and skills to move forward in
your career while simultaneously studying for the Investment Management
Certificate. At that point, you have the choice of going on to study for either
the Actuarial or the CFA exams. What's more, our comprehensive study
package will give you the resources and time to succeed at every stage of your
development
. Key
duties include:
Assists more senior analysts to produce
numerical and qualitative analysis in relation to pension risk advice for
specific client situations
Works with spreadsheets and various modelling
tools to produce detailed numerical analysis of the client's risk
profile and the impact of risk on key financial metrics
Assists in adapting technical modelling tools
for specific client situations and deals with technical queries on the
modelling methods and tools used
Drafts client documents and presentations that
communicate the analysis, key issues, conclusions and recommendations for
specific client situations
Works with other Mercer business lines to
deliver a streamlined service to clients
Ensures that all professionalism and
compliance processes are understood and followed
Qualifications:
A sound mathematical background is essential
A minimum of 300 UCAS points, A level
Mathematics at grade B or above with a minimum 2:1 honours degree expected or
obtained in any degree discipline. Equivalent qualifications are accepted
Good analytical skills and ability to work
through tasks in a logical manner
Ability to work as part of a team and build
strong relationships with peers, colleagues and other Mercer businesses
Able to take ownership for work, ensuring
standards and deadlines are met and keeping others informed and up-to-date
Able to work well under pressure, with the
ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
Self motivated, with an eagerness to learn and to keep up-to-date with the
market and developments in the pension and investment industry
Ability to balance work, study and personal
life effectively
Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral
and written communication skills
Salary: . Date posted: 07/11/2012
Vacancy Summary
Date Advertised
Applying For This
Position
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when applying for a job, you should ensure that you're already authorised to work in the
country where the role is located.
Please Note
There is no need to
provide bank account details or payment to any person or organisation when
applying for a job.
3.
Account Director, Digital, strategy,
Account Director, Digital, strategy, London
£40,000-£45,000
Looking to work for the world's largest public relations firm? This is the role
for you.
As an Account Director you will have a strong
background, experience and interest in digital marketing, you will also have
extensive experience in the agency arena with digital communications, social
media strategies and execution, and a variety of digital marketing techniques.
You will have a proven track record of excellent client service, successful
digital campaigns and winning new business is a must. You should also feel at
ease managing a team and working with a variety of other stakeholder groups
both internal and external.
Specific areas of required knowledge are social
networking strategies, from group communications to ad placement and
applications for groups, be an online influencer engagement and
relationship-building with individuals, over email and in person, and the
organization of social media meet-ups for clients, you will have familiarity
with SEO / SEM techniques, PPC and ad-buy campaigns for clients, and basic
understanding of the web development process, including website strategy what
site does a client need for a campaign or strategy, and how is it best delivered?
Your responsibilities will involve leadership
and direction of a small team as it relates to client service, new business
development, staffing/personnel issues, organizational development, staff
training and development, and quality control. Your day to day responsibilities
will be to sustain key interface with clients and set the tone for staff in
terms of client servicing expectations, conduct a high degree of
professionalism and thorough understanding of client/agency relationships, and
a solid understanding of how to manage and operate a business and provide
leadership in the areas of total account management including day-to-day
account activity, media relations and the provision of strategic guidance and
counsel to clients that will assist clients in meeting their business
objectives. You will also proactively deliver counsel to clients, appropriately
staff business projects, creatively develop and create strategic programming,
and manage client expectations.
Vacancy Summary
Job
Type Permanent
Location London
Start
Date ASAP
Duration
Salary £40k - £45k pa
Ref
No: 125085-PCKAPRAD_894483
Date Advertised 07 Dec 2012
Applying For This
Position
Unless otherwise
stated, when applying for a job, you should ensure that you're already authorised to work in the
country where the role is located.
Please Note
There is no need to
provide bank account details or payment to any person or organisation when
applying for a job.
2. Discuss these jobs (or you can think about all the jobs from
today). What kind of skills and traits do you need to get a job as a
strategist? Were there any jobs that you would consider applying for in the
future? (Explain why or why not).
Ø While doing research about
different strategy job on internet. I found various job as a strategist. Among
them I posted above three job of a strategist. The three posts are strategy
manager, financial strategy analyst and account director, digital, strategy.
Strategy
Manager:
This job is offered by KPMG
Company to the clients. In this job you have to handle complex and challenging
issues facing clients today. Strategy manager have the opportunity to present
strategic advice on industry and operating models across the economic cycle
from organic and transaction perspective, also need to work in a team
accelerating growth in priority sectors and clients with company’s dedicated
strategy practitioners, working with them, creating innovative and sharing
ideas, market leading solutions for their clients.
Financial
Strategy Analyst:
This job is offered by Merger
Company, who is a leader in talent, retirements and investment. This company
helps clients in the world of health, wealth and performance of their most
vital assets. The main duty of financial strategy is to provide guidance on
pension risk assessment, management and reduction to help clients achieve
organization own unique risk management objectives. They also aid senior
analyst to produce numerical and qualitative analysis in relation to pension
risk advice for specific client situations, works with various modeling tools
and spreadsheets to produce detailed numerical analysis and impact on key
financial metrics.
Account
director, digital, strategy:
Account director, digital
strategy have sound interest in digital marketing with experience in agency
arena in social media strategy and execution, digital communication, variety of
digital marketing techniques. This job also engage leadership and direction of
small team as it relates to client service, employment/ human resources issues,
new business development, organization development, workforce training and
development and quality control.
There are different skills and traits
required to be a strategist some of them are as follows:
·
Good interpersonal
skills and the capability to plan creatively and strategically are important
traits that you require to enter into the job of strategist.
·
Traits to suit a
strategist are ability to plan long-term. In order to help categorize an
individual's finances, you have to have a holistic view of the future.
·
Brilliant at consuming
and criticizing information.
·
Encompass a wide variety
of rapidly changing interests (insanely curious).
·
Seductive: You can’t be a
strategist in a bubble. Ultimately, you’ll require moving some pieces just
about the board, and that means of getting people
passionate about your ideas and project or else controlling them.
·
Amoral, confident,
brave as well as technical and non-technical skills required to be a
strategist.
I
am thinking to apply the primary level strategic job, because entry level job
is more likable and understandable and easy to pick up by the job seekers who
have no prior experience. At first we need to work at lower level category job,
after experience it is easy as well to become a strategist leader. As we know
entry level job required bachelor degree, so, it is easier to get this job for
me. These jobs also requires different knowledge about IT skills like analysing
a data with analytical tools, excel, access, presentation knowledge like
PowerPoint which I already have.
That’s
why, after passing this institution, i surely apply for entry level job which
will really help me to become a strategy leader and become competitive in
applying the higher level strategy job in future slowly and slowly.
3.
What do you want
to do when you have finished this course? What skills do you want to improve in
the next year in order to help you reach your goals?
Ø In fact, I am
studying business administration which means that I want to become an business
person and entrepreneur in the future. As we know, we need different knowledge
and skills to be a successful business person and strategist. First I review my
skills and knowledge and ask with others about my lacking attributes, and
improve those which may be:
ü Skills
to use different software like SPSS, Tally, E Views and others.
ü Ability
to manage stress and handle conflicts.
ü Business
Data analysis knowledge like excel, spreadsheets and business intelligence
tools.
ü Concrete
knowledge about researching with using quantitative and qualitative data.
ü Different
interpersonal, technical, human, conceptual, non-technical skills, etc
4.
Try and post one
advert to the blog – try to make sure it’s new and not already posted. Put a
note in your learning journal entry if you managed to do this.
Ø The
new advert which is not already posted is:
Strategy
Manager for a people orientated role in a niche strategy consultancy – Kathmandu, Nepal
Highly competitive
USAID is currently working on behalf of a well-established and rapidly growing
strategy consultancy that solves strategic issues and core business problems
for Nepal and other countries and global clients, through a pool of over 400
carefully selected freelance consultants. Their consultants address issues
ranging from strategy to operational improvement and change management.
The Partners of the company are shaping the projects together with their
long-term clients.
They are now looking for a manager who would work collaboratively with the
Client Partners and freelancers to screen and select the appropriate team to work
on the project.
For
this position you will need to:
- have at least 2-4 years of top
tier strategy management consulting background
- enjoy people orientated roles
The
main responsibilities for this position:
- Project scoping with the Client Partners
- Selection of the appropriate freelance consultants
- Talent Pool and relationship development
Location:
The candidate will be based in Kathmandu and there is not much travelling
involved.
Salary is highly competitive
How to apply:
If you feel you have the right level
of skills and experience for this role, please feel free to contact.
To apply by email to this position, please send your CV and covering letter to
the following link:
