Business Strategist

Our Client / Background

Our client is a global advisory company in higher education and EdTech that partners with universities to enhance their capacity and quality, enabling them to expand access to world-class education. Being part of one of the leading universities in the United States), the firm collaborates closely to help scale the university’s highly successful and innovative educational model globally. By leveraging expertise, resources, and technologies, the company supports partner universities in delivering high-quality academic programs, fostering innovation, and aligning with local and global workforce needs. Together, this partnership aims to make world-class education more accessible, impactful, and inclusive worldwide.

In this context, the company collaborates with on of the main providers of higher education in Germany (including several private universities across continental Europe) to enhance its academic offerings, global reach, and capacity to deliver high-quality education. This partnership leverages the group’s expertise in developing innovative educational models and fostering international collaborations. 

A focus topic of this partnership is a huge expertise in sustainability-focused education and research of all partners involved. Through this collaboration, the firm substantially contributes to an innovative, globally oriented academic program that integrate sustainability principles across disciplines, preparing students to lead in fields related to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

To strengthen the regional presence in general and to support the collaboration with the universities in the Germanic region, the company is seeking an Advisor/Business Strategist based in Vienna.

Responsibilities 

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends and workforce demands.

• Analyze competitive landscapes to benchmark and position new academic programs effectively.

• Work closely with academic leaders from all partners to gather insights and align program development with industry standards and student expectations.

• Develop and present detailed reports and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders, including academic and cross-functional teams within the global structure.

• Monitor the implementation of new programs, assessing their impact and effectiveness.

• Provide actionable feedback and recommend adjustments to continuously improve program outcomes.

• Facilitate ongoing collaboration within teams to ensure program offerings are consistently innovative and market relevant.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional experience in management consultancy, strategic inhouse consulting, or strategic roles supporting C-level executives in large corporations or publicly listed companies.

• Exceptional ability to conduct in-depth market research and complex data analysis.

• Proficiency in utilizing modern research methodologies and tools to derive business insights.

• Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of delivering research-driven insights.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Skilled in crafting clear, persuasive presentations and reports for diverse audiences.

• Ability collaborate effectively with both academic and corporate teams.

• Fluency in English and German; additional languages are a plus.

Reporting Line

Directly reports to the Head of the European operations

Please apply via LinkedIn or by email to [email protected]