Business Strategist

Job Summary

Business Strategist

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Market Research:

• Conduct competitive benchmarking, industry trend analysis, and regulatory impact assessments to support transformation initiatives.
• Analyse customer behaviour, sales performance, and product trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Track emerging technologies, digital disruptions, and global best practices to assess relevance for FGILI.
• Support the Program Manager – Research & Development in developing data-backed business cases.

Business Performance & Opportunity Identification:

• Evaluate key operational and financial KPIs to identify gaps and inefficiencies.
• Work with internal teams to identify and validate new business models, product innovations, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop insights for cost optimization, revenue growth, and process efficiency improvements.
• Assist in preparing strategy reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.

External Environment, Regulatory & Risk Impact Assessment:

• Assess external environment changes & risks, along with IRDAI policy changes and compliance requirements that are affecting business operations.
• Track macroeconomic trends to assess external factors impacting business strategy.
• Work with business teams, compliance and risk teams to ensure business transformation initiatives adhere to evolving regulations, along with risk mitigation recommendations.

Execution Support for Transformation Initiatives:

• Collaborate with and run cross-functional squads to drive execution of strategic initiatives.
• Ensure agile execution methodologies are followed in data analysis and program tracking.
• Support governance by monitoring project timelines, performance metrics, and business impact.
• Assist in preparing business impact models and feasibility assessments for new initiatives.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent)