About our client
Our client specialises in bridging the worlds of finance, business and government. They excel at turning uncertainty into opportunities for their clients. Our client helps companies, investors and leaders create long-term value by employing a practical and evidence-based approach.
Their key strength is their ability to apply their empirical methods across sectors and borders, ultimately enhancing performance, shaping perceptions and increasing profitability. They are adept at navigating complex scenarios, regulated environments and emerging opportunities.
In brief, our client is a trusted partner for companies and leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of the business landscape, seize opportunities and achieve long-term success.
The role
As a Senior Manager in the Strategy team, you will lead the a team of consultants to ensure that the engagements undertaken by the team are completed to the highest quality and within the agreed timeframes.
You’ll be supported by an experienced and highly-respected partner to deploy empirical strategies that shape opinions, manage risks and uncover opportunities in ever-changing environments. You will help clients gain a competitive edge in both the commercial and political realms. By leveraging your expertise, you’ll contribute to clients’ success by providing them with valuable insights and strategic guidance.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a highly sought-after partnership, collaborate on challenging projects and make a meaningful impact in the realms of business and politics.
What you’ll do
- Facilitate and lead client workshops, ensuring they are well-prepared and effectively executed to address their specific needs.
- Engage with clients directly to gain a deep understanding of their unique business challenges, actively listening and gathering relevant information.
- Conduct comprehensive quantitative and observational data analyses, leveraging empirical strategies to uncover valuable insights and trends.
- Collaborate with a team of experts to synthesize data findings into meaningful recommendations for clients, ensuring they are evidence-based and aligned with their goals.
- Develop clear and compelling client presentations, effectively communicating the recommendations from the analysis concisely and impactfully.
- Continuously stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and market shifts that may impact clients’ businesses, proactively integrating this knowledge into analyses and recommendations.
- Work closely with colleagues to share knowledge and best practices, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Provide timely and accurate reporting on project progress, ensuring clients are informed about milestones, deliverables and potential challenges.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine and improve methodologies for data analysis, ensuring the use of cutting-edge techniques and tools.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service, exceeding their expectations.
- Proven ability to manage a high-performing team
- Strong interest in politics and current affairs across state, federal and internationally.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, public policy, politics, law or a related field
- Outstanding project management skills
- Shows a genuine desire to continuously learn and grow, staying updated on industry trends and best practices.
- Thrives in a dynamic work environment and contributes to a positive and enjoyable workplace atmosphere.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively provide high-quality research, briefs and advice to clients.
- Proficient in utilising strong analytical skills to perform quantitative and observational data analyses, extracting valuable insights from complex information.
- Ability to translate data analyses into well-founded recommendations that address clients’ specific needs and objectives.
- Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.
What we offer
- Flexible, inclusive, collaborative and supportive team culture
- Access to some of the most exciting projects happening in Australia today and the people who are involved in them.
- Continuous professional development
- Clear alignment of people, places, policy, and profit
- Access to a rapidly growing advisory and research business
- Periodic social events for network development
Please note that you must have permanent residency/citizenship for Australia to be considered for this role.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a copy of your CV to jobs@aptituderecruitment.com.au, highlighting your competencies that fulfil the selection criteria.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you.