Strategy Manager

Company:Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Strategy and Planning team at Marsh Belgium This role will be based in Brussels. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Strategy Manager for Marsh McLennan BeLux, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and execution of strategic initiatives within our organization. You will work closely with the BeLux leadership team and the European Strategy team to analyse market trends, evaluate business performance, and identify opportunities for growth and improvement. Your insights and recommendations will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the business.

Successful applicants typically have enough experience to ask the right questions, frame hypotheses and initiate research to find the answers. As a Strategy Manager, you will support in shaping the solutions and answers for untapped opportunities or challenges. You should have experience in managing projects with tight deadlines, excel within a team environment, and establish and maintain strong business relationships.

We will count on you to:

• Strategic planning: Gather and analyse data from various sources to identify market trends, competitive landscape, and industry best practices. Use this information to provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

• Perform financial analysis: Collaborate with project teams to gather the necessary data to assess business performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Assist in strategic planning: Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and refine strategic plans and initiatives. Contribute to the formulation of goals, objectives, and action plans for the operating committee to implement.

• Monitor and evaluate performance: Track and measure the progress of strategic initiatives. Develop and maintain performance metrics and dashboards to assess the effectiveness of strategies and identify areas for adjustment.

• Prepare reports and presentations: Summarize findings and recommendations in clear and concise reports and presentations. Present findings to senior management and regional and country stakeholders.

• Support strategic projects: Assist in the execution of strategic projects, including conducting research, coordinating project activities, and monitoring project timelines and deliverables.

• Stay updated on industry trends and bring in a consultative mindset: Continuously monitor industry trends, emerging products and technologies, and competitive landscape to identify and advice teams on potential opportunities and threats.

What you need to have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret complex data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of strategic frameworks and methodologies is desirable.

What makes you stand out?

• Experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar role is preferred.

• Experience with data visualization tools and business intelligence software is a plus.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.