Business Analyst Southern Europe

Analyzes various aspects of the business strategy and consults with business leaders on opportunities to develop. Works closely with business partners and maintains a view of the competitive landscape and market demands.

We are looking for a Business Analyst to support Southern Europe, to be based in Milan. Responsible for analyzing various aspects of the business strategy and consults with business leaders on opportunities to develop. Works closely with business partners and maintains a view of the competitive landscape and market demands.

• Assists region, country, or channel in developing, managing and executing the business plan and that project deliverables are met throughout the year
• Manages all senior leadership staff meetings, planning sessions and off-sites. Creates and develops content and agendas
• Designs high level presentations, regional/sub-divisional reports, and executive summaries for use in various internal and external speaking engagements. Works closely with data and provides information in a user-friendly format. Develops presentations on a wide variety of topics
• Leads or participates in key projects for the Southern European region and local markets
• Authors and supports the design and development of regularly scheduled reports and communications
• Completes ad-hoc data analysis on an as-needed basis
• Completes market research in asset and wealth management
• Creates key on-going sub-division or regional communications, including business updates
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Builds and nurtures strategic partnerships with regional leaders, ensuring alignment on business priorities and fostering effective stakeholder engagement

• Proven general experience. Experience in consultancy, advisory or project management experience required.
• Knowledge of financial services, asset and wealth management
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. MBA/Graduate degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Fluent in English and at least one additional European language (preferably Italian otherwise Spanish, French, German)

• Hybrid
• Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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