Business Analyst
Required Degree: B.A./B.S., M.A./M.S. or PhD
Geographic Location(s): Europe
Business Analysts collect and analyse data to address strategic and tactical sales and marketing issues. As a Business Analyst, you will:
- Use strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyse data
- Develop and implement complex mathematical and statistical models that relate sales or marketing activities to financial results
- Develop custom analysis tools in a variety of programming languages and applications such as Visual Basic, MS Access and MS Excel
- Design structured communications to present project findings to clients
- Participate in and facilitate client and project team meetings to explain analysis results
Typical project types:
Sales Force Design, Compensation Design & Administration, Sales Forecasting, Segmentation & Targeting, Territory Design
What opportunities exist at ZS?
ZS project teams are usually composed of two to four people drawn from different levels of the firm. Working with small teams on major consulting assignments encourages a close working relationship with ZS Consultants, Managers, Principals and clients. The exposure to clients encourages an understanding of the critical questions facing sales and marketing executives.
ZS provides organized training, which continues as on-the-job learning. Upon joining, a New Employee Orientation provides information on basic tools, resources and key ZS practice areas. In addition, several training sessions are offered each month, ranging from broad business topics to specific technical instruction. A Professional Development Manager will provide career guidance, and project performance feedback will help identify areas for innovation and growth. As analytic and technical skills grow, so do project management opportunities.
What are we looking for?
Business Analysts have a degree or graduate degree from a leading university in any discipline, but must have significant analytic or quantitative coursework (e.g., Math, Science, Economics, Engineering). Fluency in English and the language of the office you are applying to are required; additional language skills are helpful. The educational requirements for each European office are as follows:
Frankfurt
Degree or graduate degree from a leading university in a quantitative subject (e.g., Math, Science, Economics, Engineering). Fluency in German and English required; additional language skills are helpful.
London
Degree or graduate degree from a leading university in any discipline with significant analytic or quantitative coursework. In addition, foreign language skills are helpful.
Milan
Degree or graduate degree from a leading university in a quantitative subject (e.g., Math, Science, Economics, Engineering). Fluency in Italian and English required; additional language skills are helpful.
Paris
Degree from a Grande Ecole or graduate degree from a leading university in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or related discipline. Fluency in French and English required; additional language skills are helpful.
When applying, please note that a covering letter must be submitted, as it is an important factor in our evaluation process.
To apply, submit your application materials and complete our online assessment at http://www.zsassociates.apply2jobs.com.