Education Strategy & Development Analyst / Associate
Core
Analytical core for building a global education group, determining expansion targets, acquisition/partnership viability, and operational strategies for universities and research institutions.
Role type
Senior Strategy & Corporate Development Analyst
Builds
Strategic recommendations for campus expansion, institutional acquisitions, and operating model optimization for a multi-entity education group.
Domain
Higher Education / EdTech / Corporate Strategy
Required skills
Market analysis, financial modeling, due diligence, strategic planning, stakeholder management, cross-cultural communication, data synthesis, regulatory research, presentation skills, commercial judgment
Preferred skills
Experience with education institutions, knowledge of international higher education systems, fluency in languages other than English
Technologies
Financial modeling tools, market research databases, data analysis software
Responsibilities
Maintain a pipeline of potential university/college targets and evaluate entry models; conduct institutional diligence including financial case building and valuation; study best practices of leading education groups to inform internal strategy; produce country briefs on regulations and market structures; present and defend recommendations to group leadership.