Business Analyst

A Business Analyst works closely with consultants and senior consultants on client engagements to perform industry and market analysis for a specific project engagement. You will gather and gain insights from data using specific research techniques and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.About Us:Edgar, Dunn & Company (EDC) is an independent global financial services and payments consultancy. Founded in 1978, we are widely regarded as a trusted adviser to our clients, providing a full range of strategy consulting services, expertise and market insights. From offices in Dubai, Frankfurt, London, Paris, and San Francisco, we deliver actionable strategies, measurable results and a unique blend of global and local market knowledge in over 45 countries. The spectrum of our clients is broad: banks, card networks, retailers, hotels, airlines, payment technology providers and payment service providers. We combine a unique global perspective, valuable practical experiences and an international network to elaborate customized and scalable strategic advice to our clients.Today, the payment industry is undergoing change and disruption due to exciting changes in shopper behaviour, advances in the development of new technologies, new entrants with innovative solutions, and regulatory changes leading to new challenges and opportunities for our clients.Your ResponsibilitiesResearch and keep abreast of trends and developments within the payments industry and our clients’ portfolioContribute to the development of financial modelsGathering quantitative and qualitative data via primary and secondary research (desk research)Conduct analyses, support in the development of conclusions and implicationsSupport the development of written analyses and reports related to each project engagementContribute to the writing of articles about EDC perspectives of industry trends impacting our clientsRequirements and SkillsAn undergraduate degree with distinction (at least a 2:1 or honors) or graduate degree (MBA or related Masters) from a top-tier universityFluency in English, both written and oral is required with strong presentation and communication skills (you will regularly speak with high-level executives)A second language (such as French, Spanish, German) at a level of business conversation would be an advantageExperience working in small teams and with little supervisionAnalytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and high-quality standardsAbility to multi-task and prioritise workloadAn interest in the financial services and the payments industryRobust experience of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)Opportunity at Edgar, Dunn & CompanyComprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and pensionBeing part of an entrepreneurial, employee-owned firm and international-minded firm that is continuing to expand globallyBeing an integral part of a small team driving revenue to the FirmDirect and frequent interactions with clients and other providers in payments and financial servicesThe ability to learn a fast-paced and changing industryOpportunity to make a meaningful and immediate impact to the organisationOpportunity to become involved in other aspects of the Firm’s business activitiesEnvironment that recognises work/life balanceOtherEdgar, Dunn & Company is an equal opportunity employer #J-18808-Ljbffr