Senior Analyst, Corporate Strategy

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Analyst of Corporate Strategy with exceptional problem solving, communication, and data analytics capabilities to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate strategy, business analysis, and data analytics. RCG’s Corporate Strategy team is part of the broader finance organization and is responsible for driving top-tier shareholder return and winning demand from the broader travel and leisure market. Corporate Strategy is responsible for a five-year strategic plan, setting public financial targets, optimizing RCG’s portfolio of brands and assets, and capturing vacationing demand by following its customer. As a member of the Corporate Strategy team and finance organization, you will have high visibility to Group leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization, and own high-value projects that contribute to RCG’s growth in the next 10+ years. As a Senior Analyst of Corporate Strategy, you will play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives, conducting in-depth analyses, and providing actionable insights to support the company's growth and profitability. Your technical expertise in data analytics will be pivotal in shaping our strategic direction and decision-making processes, as well as standing-up new data capabilities to improve RCG’s ability to deliver exceptional results and create long term value.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate strategy and/or data analytics role.
Proven track record of utilizing data analytics to drive strategic decisions and business growth.
Proficiency in SQL is a must.
Strong expertise in data manipulation, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling.
In-depth knowledge of database management systems and optimization (e.g., Oracle/Hyperion/SQL Server/Toad/Databricks).
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to convey complex data insights clearly and concisely.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Leadership qualities with a passion for mentoring and developing team members.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in other programming languages such as Python or R are preferred, but not required.
Demonstrate comfort using relational database management systems for in-depth strategic analyses and reporting. Experience with Databricks or similar cloud-based data systems preferred.
Demonstrate ability to visualize complex data in an understandable and actionable manner and communicate findings in memos and PowerPoint presentations. Experience developing PowerBI dashboards preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive market, industry, and competitive research and analyses to inform strategic decisions.
Develop and implement strategic frameworks and models to evaluate business opportunities.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define and refine corporate strategy and long-term goals.
Deeply study the customer and derive demand-based insights to recommend new strategies for the organization.
Build financial models to support business analysis and underwriting of strategic investments.
Utilize advanced data analytics techniques to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets.
Demonstrate proficiency in SQL to develop and own corporate strategy data tables, create custom queries, and perform custom data analyses on a recurring basis to support strategic initiatives (e.g., customer lifetime value analysis).
Demonstrate comfort in programming languages such as Python or R to automate data extraction, transformation, and analytic processes.
Demonstrate comfort using relational database management systems for in-depth strategic analyses and reporting. Experience with Databricks or similar cloud-based data systems preferred.
Design and implement data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
Perform trend analysis and other data analytics techniques to forecast business performance.
Generate actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive strategic initiatives.
Create and deliver comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Demonstrate ability to visualize complex data in an understandable and actionable manner and communicate findings in memos and PowerPoint presentations. Experience developing PowerBI dashboards preferred.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, marketing, and operations, to gather data and align on strategic objectives.
Mentor and guide junior analysts in data analytics and strategic analysis methodologies.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.