Analyst, Strategy (Hybrid)

Job Title

Analyst, Strategy (Hybrid)

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students' lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

We are looking for a Strategy Analyst to join our team and help shape the future of education in the US market. This role will support strategic initiatives across all of our business units, including exam preparation and support for university partners operating online degrees and programs.

The Strategy Analyst is an individual contributor whose work must be anchored in market research, rigorous data analysis, and business modeling. This means knowing how to research, collect, QC, review / validate, and manipulate large data sets. They should also be able to conduct structured analysis to identify patterns and trends, meaningfully interpret the data, and create relevant visualizations of it. In addition, the Strategy Analyst should know how to create sophisticated business models with clear assumptions and formatting. This includes knowledge of intelligence tools (e.g., Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and data sources commonly used in the education sector. Finally, they should have the capacity, in partnership with leadership, to develop the skills (over 12-24 month) to start generating high-level insights, articulating compelling narratives, and presenting to senior leaders.

The Strategy Analyst will support key work of the Strategy team, including M&A, Strategic Planning, new business development, go-to-market strategies, program portfolio recommendations for our university partners, operational efficiency improvements, and innovation, amongst others.

Our team operates globally and has a flat hierarchy. The culture is direct, open, and supportive, with a high focus on personal growth and development. Everyone is expected to speak up and voice their opinions regardless of their job level.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze trends in the higher education market, including enrollment patterns, funding models, digital learning adoption, and institutional strategy.
• Develop business cases and data-driven insights to support new products, services, or partnership opportunities with colleges and universities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (product, marketing, operations, finance) to align strategy with client needs and industry developments.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Monitor competitors and changes in the regulatory, policy, and technology environment affecting higher education institutions.
• Support client segmentation, pricing strategy, and market expansion planning.
• Hybrid Schedule : 3 days remote / 2 days in office
• 30-day notification period preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Beyond Base Salary, Our Comprehensive Total Rewards Package Includes

Hybrid work model provides a flexible work / life balance

Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF)

Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members

Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment

Generous Paid Time Off includes National holidays(10), Earned leaves(15), sick leave(12), plus one (1) volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communities

Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate&aposs qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data.

Location

Bangalore, KA, India

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Business Unit

00092 Kaplan Health

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and / or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.

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Skills Required

Data Analysis, Power Bi, Market Research, business modeling, Advanced Excel, Tableau, Google Slides