Job Description

We are a Business Advisory andVenture Incubation practice successfully serving clientsacross Nigeria. We work with Start-upsand SMEs across a wide range of industries seeking to dominate their marketsand shape the future of Africa.

ASA isnow looking to recruit a cohort of 2 to 3 Junior Business Analysts, to jointheir internal Graduate Program. You will receive year-round training in aprogram that blends on the job training and development with fast-pacedconsulting work and hands-on mentoring support to nurture you to be your best.

Strong aptitude for research,consulting, SME/ start-up development, technology required and must be able toassist in the development of technology and innovation solutions to unique anddifficult problems that can have a major impact on company results.

JobDescription

An excellent opportunity for aself-starter with a get-up-and-go attitude to develop a strong businessgrounding, build your professional skills in a fast-paced commercialenvironment and become part of an innovative, entrepreneurial, and fast-growingboutique strategy consultancy. 

Joining the consultingteam as a Junior Analyst with full responsibilities for dedicated tasksfrom day one. The nature of our clients’ work varies greatly, and you will beexposed to a variety of industries and different areas of consulting, such asbusiness strategy, operations, organisational design, pricing, marketingstrategy, digital and innovation.

As aTrainee Business Analyst, you will be involved in

• Addressing business problems in an analytical manner with structured decision-making, guided by senior leadership feedback, to deliver implementable strategic recommendations for clients
• Conducting rigorous research and analyses to uncover truly unique insights for clients and translating them into client presentable communication formats. 
• Developing research reports, presentations, business documentations and dynamic financial models.
• Take full ownership of conceptualising and designing early solution prototypes (Minimum Viable Products) for internal ideas and external start-up clients.
• Scrutinising strategic client plans and providing feedback and practical recommendations.
• Researching and Developing Content for our thought leadership and business information platforms

Required Skills:

• Full proficiency in spoken and written English with strong communication skills
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Good use of social media tools and digital channels
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
• Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with people at all levels within an organisation.
• Demonstrable ability to perform in a high-pressure situation.

Mindset & Attributes:

• A motivated, self-starter with an analytical mind and a get-up-and-go attitude
• Confident and driven person, with a strong desire to deliver quality and achieve their goals
• Entrepreneurial and innovation-driven mindset
• Availability to travel internationally

Qualifications

·        HND, OND, Bachelor’s degree.Good Experience- Internships or part time work desirable. Effectivecommunication, analytical and time management skills needed.