Senior Business Development - Strategy Analyst

SUMMARY

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the health, tax & accounting, governance, risk & compliance, and legal & regulatory sectors. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. The Company serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide. Every day, our customers make critical decisions to help save lives, improve the way they do business, and build better judicial and regulatory systems. We help them get it right!

Global Growth Markets

The Global Growth Markets Division was established in 2013 to build the long-term presence in new high growth markets, particularly in India, Brazil, and China, to accelerate the company’s transformation as a global, professional solutions provider.

Wolters Kluwer has been in India for more than a decade. What started as a print book distribution business has expanded into a diverse operation that is driving growth through multiple digital solutions while evolving the original print business into a comprehensive set of print and increasingly digital solutions for students, residents, faculty and practicing physicians. Some of the products sold in India are created by Wolters Kluwer global divisions and sold in India. Others are sold in India by a separate team outside of Global Growth Markets. These latter products still benefit from local support and collaboration and have the potential to move into the Global Growth Markets portfolio in the future. 

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and an experienced Strategy Analyst to drive our strategic planning and execution processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities, developing strategic initiatives, and collaborating with senior leadership to align corporate strategy with business objectives and drive results for the organization.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Development:

Lead the development and implementation of the GGM India’s strategic plan in alignment with the WK’s mission, vision, and goals set for GGM. Conduct comprehensive analysis of industry trends, market opportunities, competitive landscape, and internal capabilities to recommend growth opportunities and identify key risks for various product lines of the business.

2. Business Analysis and Insights:

Analyze financial and operational data to evaluate business performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop actionable recommendations. Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on business trends, emerging opportunities, and strategic initiatives to drive growth, sustainability, and profitability.

3. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Strategic Partnerships:

    Evaluate potential M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships to support business growth and expansion.

    Lead due diligence processes, financial analysis, and integration planning for potential acquisitions and partnerships.

4. Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

Monitor and track the progress of strategic initiatives and projects, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership. Conduct regular reviews and updates to the strategic plan to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, marketing, operations, and sales, to align strategy with departmental objectives and initiatives. Present strategic recommendations, updates, and performance reports to senior leadership and executive members.

6. Innovation and Impactful projects:

Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement in strategy, planning and execution processes. Lead and support special projects and initiatives as assigned by senior leadership to address specific business challenges and opportunities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred
• Experience with Management Consulting Companies preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or related field
• Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives along with execution mindset that drive business growth and profitability.
• Strong analytical, data-driven, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and strategic planning tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, both independently as well-as part of a cross-functional team.