The Strategy & Data Analyst plays a key role in supporting the development, monitoring, and updating of MCQ’s mid- and long-term strategic direction. This position focuses on ensuring that MCQs strategic initiatives are aligned with its goals, and helps drive informed decision-making through robust market research and data analysis. By providing valuable insights into media trends, competitor activity, and licensee requirements, the Strategy & Data Analyst supports the development of annual business plans and contributes to the broader strategic development and planning processes, and strategic decision making. This role reports to the Manager – Strategy & Business Planning.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Strategy Revision & Monitoring
- Collaborate with leadership to help define, refine, and update MCQ’s mid- and long-term strategy and key initiatives
- Ensure that MCQs strategic initiatives are consistently aligned with organizational mission, strategy and objectives, working closely with relevant teams to adapt plans as necessary
- Communicate MCQs strategic direction, goals, and progress to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across all levels of the organization
Data Analytics & Market Research
- Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data to provide actionable insights.
- Utilize statistical tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
- Perform in-depth research to monitor media trends, competitor strategies (regionally and internationally), and sector-enabling programs relevant to media sector development
- Analyze activities of other media regulators, sector-specific programs, and current and potential future licensees' requirements to identify opportunities, risks, and areas for growth
- Prepare detailed market analysis and reports to support the development of the annual business plan, identifying trends, opportunities, and challenges that may affect strategic decisions
- Generate data-driven insights and make strategic recommendations to guide business decisions, ensuring that the MCQ’s is well-positioned to meet its objectives and adapt to market changes
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems and processes, considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
Reporting
- Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet department requirements, policies and quality standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a similar discipline from a reputable university. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in business strategy, market research, or data analytics within a corporate or regulatory environment.
- Proven experience in analyzing market trends, conducting competitor analysis, supporting strategy planning processes.
- Experience in preparing strategic reports and presenting data-driven insights to senior leadership.
Required Competencies
Functional Competencies
- Strong understanding of strategy development, including the ability to revise and suggest adjustments to long-term strategies based on market data and business priorities
- Proficiency in conducting in-depth market research, competitor analysis, and identifying emerging trends that impact business strategies
- Ability to analyze complex data sets, draw meaningful conclusions, and provide actionable insights that support business decisions
- Business Intelligence Tools: Proficiency with market research tools, business intelligence software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel), and data analysis techniques
- Strong ability to communicate complex data and strategies clearly and effectively to various internal and external stakeholders
Behavioural Competencies
- Ability to think long-term and align day-to-day activities with broader strategic goals
- Ability to anticipate future trends and challenges
- Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail and accuracy in interpreting market data and generating actionable insights
- Ability to work across teams and departments
- Comfortable presenting complex data in a clear, understandable way to senior leaders, stakeholders, and external parties
