Time left to apply: End Date: November 14, 2024 (13 days left to apply)
Job requisition ID: JR028763
Arriva is one of the leading providers of passenger transport in Europe, delivering nearly two billion passenger journeys across ten European countries each year.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join Arriva at a very exciting time for the business. The role of Group Strategy Analyst within Group Mergers and Acquisitions has arisen.
The role will conduct comprehensive research on industry trends, market conditions, and competitors by obtaining, processing, documenting, analysing, and monitoring relevant information.
This role supports providing Arriva Management with accurate benchmarking information for monitoring the business and identifying and assessing growth opportunities.
This role can be based from our London or Sunderland office, a minimum of 2 days per week with the rest focusing on where you can best deliver, whilst still allowing for the required work-life balance. The role operates Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week with a 1-hour lunch per day.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
* Market research and analysis, driving Arriva’s intelligence on its competitive landscape.
* Conducting market entry research to evaluate the attractiveness of new markets.
* Monitoring and synthesising Arriva’s growth strategy using internal and external data points.
* Preparing and updating competitor profiles, benchmarking Arriva’s performance against peers.
* Creating M&A target deal profiles to evaluate the attractiveness of acquisitions.
* Supporting preparation and updating of standard reports and documentation, including maintaining the M&A pipeline.
* Acting as Arriva’s subject matter expert on third-party research tools and driving competitor and M&A target intelligence.
* Developing Arriva’s strategic research capabilities in line with stakeholder needs.
* Supporting ad-hoc requests for commercial and M&A research and analysis.
* Attending industry forums and expos to keep up to date with industry activities and represent the Arriva Group.
What we'd like from you!
Candidates must be experienced with research databases such as ORBIS, Bloomberg, or Reuters.
Candidates should be qualified to Bachelor’s Degree level in preferably finance, economics, business, or relatable subjects and preferably fluent in another European language.
We’re also looking for candidates with prior experience in a research-focused role ideally within professional services or in the passenger transport industry.
Candidates must also be able to demonstrate:
* Experience in the financial or consultancy sector.
* Analytical skills, i.e. quantitative and qualitative analysis.
* Experience with financial analysis and modelling.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences and stakeholders.
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of research and reporting.
* Proficiency with MS Office tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
* Ability to work independently, with excellent organisational skills.
* Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to changing business environments.
* Ability to quickly understand various areas of research.
Finally, we’re looking for candidates aligned to Arriva’s values: caring passionately, doing the right thing, and making a difference.
What we can offer you in addition to a competitive base salary:
* True hybrid working – focusing on where you can best deliver for your customers.
* Life Assurance plus access to one of the UK’s largest networks of medical professionals.
* Modern offices, with excellent transport links.
* 25 days holidays and statutory bank holidays per year (pro rata for mid-year joiners), with the opportunity to purchase additional holiday.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Access to discounts and cash back through ‘The Village’ – our Online Reward Gateway.
* The opportunity to join our Employee Experience Forum.
* The opportunity to join a Global Arriva Inclusion Network (GAIN) group.
* Free Arriva bus travel for you and immediate family outside of London – T&C’s apply.
* And a truly wonderful team to be joining!
Why work for us?
Arriva is a people-focused business. Our values were created by Arriva people and guide our actions. We actively seek out and value difference to reflect the wide range of communities we serve.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13th November 2024. Arriva Group reserves the right to close this vacancy early.
About Us
Our story began in 1938 when the Cowie family opened a second-hand motorcycle shop in Sunderland, UK. Today, we are a major passenger transport partner providing high-quality transport services to millions of people across the UK and Europe every day.
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