Junior Strategy and Transformation Analyst

QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Junior analyst driving strategic transformation and data-led growth initiatives for QS, a global higher education services and university rankings company. Managing programmes, stakeholders, analysis, and business change.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving strategic transformation initiatives and managing complex projects across multiple business units. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, performance tracking, and delivering data-driven insights to support organizational growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Transformation Program LeadershipProject Management MethodologiesStakeholder EngagementFinancial Returns AnalysisStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DefinitionPerformance Metrics TrackingData-Driven Decision MakingScenario AnalysisBusiness Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsAnalytical Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Master’s DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

Management ConsultingInternal StrategyCorporate DevelopmentTransformation InitiativesOrganizational Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive strategic and transformation initiatives supporting organic and inorganic growth
Plan, execute, and monitor initiatives across multiple functions or business units
Develop and execute programme strategy, goals, and objectives with the Strategy and Transformation team
Run transformation initiatives with key business teams
Track and report programme-level performance metrics and KPIs
Drive internal communications supporting transformation and business growth goals
Identify and engage key stakeholders and build relationships with executive sponsors and business leaders
Define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria
Establish project governance structures, roles, and responsibilities
Track and report project success and resolve issues impeding milestones
Conduct post-project evaluations and capture lessons learned
Support strategic and budget planning cycles
Deliver business analysis supporting strategy and data-driven decision-making
Support market and competitor research and establish organisational frameworks
Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate and manage business risks and opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant Master’s Degree or MBA
Prior experience in Management Consulting, Internal Strategy or Corporate Development
Proven experience in leading and delivering transformation/change programs
Experience developing financial returns analysis
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and frameworks
Experience and ability to engage with senior stakeholders
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a data-driven approach to problem solving
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays – increasing to 27 days after 5 years
Access to a Buy Holiday scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Generous pension through Royal London
Comprehensive private medical insurance and wellness scheme through Vitality
Cycle to work scheme
A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture
Free subscription to the Calm App
Mental health first aiders globally and support from the global wellness team
Access to diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
Recognition and reward programs, including peer-to-peer recognition, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, and Connect with your Career annual PD event
Support for volunteering and study leave
Free subscription to LinkedIn Learning
Options to join the global Mentorship programme