Business & Marketing Intelligence Analyst

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The SCS Business & Marketing Intelligence Analyst position is responsible for conducting and communicating research and analysis focused on company, industry, market, and financial information. The goal of this research is to facilitate and support growth-related initiatives across the Southern Company system and related Operating Companies. This role involves defining research objectives, gathering information from multiple sources, synthesizing it, and effectively communicating insights to enhance decision-making for business partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in a quantitative, qualitative, research, or related field highly preferred.
• Ability to assimilate and analyze large data sets of both a quantitative and qualitative nature.
• Demonstrated experience with research and analysis.
• Experience with corporate and business research (Financial and News) is a plus.
• Experience with sector, segment, industry, market, and economic research is a plus.
• An understanding of industrial supply chains, customer growth strategies, emerging technologies, financial statements/metrics, and various manufacturing and business processes.
• Able to work independently and be willing to take leadership roles, as necessary.
• Ability to communicate (written and orally) results of complex research and analysis simply and effectively.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven organizational strategy to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to self-start, be flexible, and manage changing priorities and deadlines with minimal direction.
• Proficiency in all MS Office products and related products; especially, applications to analyze data, produce written and visuals products, and effectively communicate and collaborate with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with corporate and business research (Financial and News) is a plus.
• Experience with sector, segment, industry, market, and economic research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, present, and support research projects to facilitate and support growth initiatives.
• Effectively communicate research and analysis to client groups, peers, and mid-level and executive management.
• Conduct pro-active and ad-hoc research and analysis to support client groups.
• Develop and support creative approaches to qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, data mining, content delivery/communication, and project documentation.
• Develop positive professional relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to understand needs and provide effective customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree