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BUSINESS ANALYST

Job Summary

The position is research based and involves the use of established and in-house developed tools for the analysis of investment opportunities and the development of related materials necessary for the marketing of those opportunities. There will also be the creation of business cases/opportunity profiles and revision/analysis of business proposals/plans to ensure that information submitted is in keeping with the information required by InvesTT’s business plan evaluation process. 

The incumbent will be responsible for the generation of primary and secondary data and their analysis in support of opportunity development; the curation of private sector business opportunities and the in-depth review and analysis of proposals and plans.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Identify prospective business opportunities, through market scanning within the local environment. These opportunities must be suitable for promotion as investment opportunities to local and foreign investors.
2. Build out of identified opportunities according to approved templates utilising information that already exists and where they do not exist the Business Analyst will source data through primary data gathering.
3. Analyse new business proposals:
   1. Aid in the execution of market/financial feasibility studies in order to facilitate completion of the business plan/project proposal.
   2. Fully vet submitted business plans against the due diligence template to increase the likelihood of its acceptance by InvesTT.
   3. Identify further information that may be missing from project proposals from tenants/investors.
4. Oversee key research studies from execution to completion. Research studies can be in-house or completed through the use of subject matter experts.
5. Assist in the preparation of reports, strategic plans and divisional budgets:
   1. Provides financial data and analysis relevant to divisional plans as per supervisor.
   2. Provides feedback and input in the strategic planning of the department.
6. Liaise with external research contractors, other Governmental analysts and policy colleagues during the course of any research.
7. Visibly support and champions the Company’s goals and objectives and uses initiative and cooperation to demonstrate alignment.
8. Comply fully with the Company’s policies and procedures, and adheres to the Company’s Core Values and Charter of Business Ethics by daily demonstration of associated behavior.
9. Perform any other duties as required by the job function.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Job Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics or related discipline.
2. Master’s degree and/or MBA would be an asset.
3. Minimum of Three (3) years’ work experience in the Research field.
4. Experience in the start-up or expansion process of companies would be an asset.
5. Experience in Financial Modeling and or Econometric Analysis will be an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Skills in the use of computers and software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
2. Excellent Written, Verbal Communication and Presentation Skills
3. Relationship Building, Networking and Interpersonal Skills
4. Strong Analytical Skills
5. Multitasking and Time Management Capabilities
6. Leadership Capabilities