Sr. Analyst, Competitive Intelligence

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Senior Analyst, Competitive Intelligence will be responsible for leading and coordinating competitive intelligence efforts across FirstKey Homes.  The Senior Analyst will develop a strong understanding of FirstKey Homes business and competitive landscape.  They will deliver insights and analyses related to FirstKey Homes business, competitors, prevailing demand & supply trends, and closely track developments in the overall US rental market. 

The role will work across organizational leadership and will be a critical member of the Business Insights and Analytics team, actively informing FirstKey Homes competitive positioning and long-term strategic direction. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Provide comprehensive, timely and actionable insights & analysis of competitive dynamics, emerging trends and developments in the US rental market, across the single-family rental and multi-family rental segments.
• Lead competitive benchmarking of FirstKey Homes financial performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and serve as subject matter expert.
• Deliver actionable and timely competitor and industry news, insights, analysis and reporting to FirstKey Homes senior leadership and functions.
• Closely support FirstKey Homes functions to formulate competitive strategies and execution to accelerate long-term growth and enhance competitive positioning.
• Develop a strong reporting & analysis framework to drive competitive intelligence deliverables.
• Lead and support special projects, ad-hoc analysis and recommendations to advance FirstKey Homes strategic growth agenda, decision making and performance delivery.
• Participate in presenting models and analysis to various levels of management, including operating managers, executives, board members and Cerberus team members. 

This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s manager at any time based upon Company need. 

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, strategy data Analytics, or equivalent level of education. 
• 4 - 6 years’ experience in an analyst or similar role with proven success in delivering robust business analysis, insights and process improvement.  Highly strategic and analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; understanding and experience working with data analytics software products, large dataset management and visualization technology tools.
• Strong communication skills with ability to message and influence effectively across all levels of the organization.

 PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

• Experience working in one of the following areas: competitive intelligence; corporate strategy; finance; market research; investment banking; investment management.
• Experience sourcing and interpreting data and delivering analysis to drive competitive or market positioning and/or driving strategic decision making. 
• Experience working with large data sets, information and technology systems.

 REQUIRED STYLES & BEHAVIORS

• High performer: self-starter and proactive approach to work and can work independently with minimal direction. Detail-oriented with a commitment to operational excellence and quality. 
• Critical thinking — Using data, logic, thorough analysis and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
• Complex problem solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 
• Active learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. 
• Strong communication skills - ability to message and influence effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic business partner - a passion for building and fostering strong internal business partnering relationships.

• Comfort working in a fast paced, high-growth and matrix organization that requires adaptability, collaboration and responding with a sense of urgency. 

• Exhibit passion for continuous learning and improvement.
• Embrace continuous innovation philosophy, continually enhancing insights & analytics tools, systems and capabilities.