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Senior Associate Strategy

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Qantasgroup logoQantasgroup · Sydney, Australia
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
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Challenge yourself to develop insights and recommendations for the Qantas Group Leadership Team and Board of Directors Together we'll define the strategic direction of Qantas Group, including Qantas Airways, Jetstar Group, and Qantas Loyalty Permanent position based at Qantas Group head office in Mascot The global aviation industry is just as complex as it is exciting. In our dynamic environment, strategy across all areas of Qantas Group must continually evolve to stay ahead of the curve and ensure we create value for our customers, employees, and shareholders. Our Group Strategy team drives competitive advantage through responding to change and uncertainty to maintain our leadership position. As a Senior Strategy Associate you will be responsible for leading the design and execution of end-to-end strategic projects and major workstreams undertaken by the Group Strategy team in collaboration with senior management. Strategy projects are unique in nature and have high-value and high-impact outcomes for the business. Strategy projects are generally initiated internally or with the direction of the Board, Exco, the CEO or the CFO. Group Senior Strategy Associates are responsible for independently driving their team and self to deliver stand-alone pieces of work that are self-contained projects, or which contribute to a larger strategic initiative. Senior Strategy Associates have ownership of the end-to-end program of work with support of a senior manager, including leading the creation of content, using business expertise to navigate complex and sensitive topics, and collaborating with and presenting to senior stakeholders to inform significant strategic decisions. Senior Associates are expected to foster development of team members by driving and coaching their team in the use of the traditional strategy toolkit, as well as the latest in innovation methodologies. What you'll bring to the role: 5+ years' professional experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a top-tier consulting firm (such as Bain, BCG, McKinsey, or Kearney) and experience in investment banking, in-house corporate strategy function with-in a large corporate or a professional services firm Relevant tertiary qualifications required; MBA preferred Lateral thinker with the intellectual capability to quickly understand and apply new concepts Ability to work in and contribute to a high performing, collaborative team environment Outstanding analytical, financial, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills Excellent ability to create high-quality quantitative analysis and written materials for presentation to senior management and the Board of Directors A highly structured style and results-oriented approach with the intellectual capability to quickly understand and apply new concepts Ability to work independently with minimal management input and communicate outcomes to senior management Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, experience working with AI tools and experimenting with fit-for-purpose use cases Sound organisational skills and the proven ability to prioritise conflicting tasks to meet strict deadlines Strong relationship-building skills and a high level of emotional intelligence to work with and manage stakeholders across the Qantas Group A desire to work in and contribute to a diverse, collaborative, high-performing, and social team environment Emotional intelligence and maturity to deal with sensitive and confidential business projects A high level of commitment and professionalism A strong interest in the airline industry and a desire to gain knowledge and experience across a variety of Qantas Group businesses Why Qantas? You'll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully. There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you'll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us - so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You'll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we've got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless. The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel. We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays. We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options. We'll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, ins


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