Economic Insights & Strategy Officer

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WE ARE RECRUITING

Caribbean Airlines is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of:

ECONOMIC INSIGHTS & STRATEGY OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY:

As the Economic Insights & Strategy Officer, you will report to the Head of Analytics and will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of the organization. You will be responsible for evaluating the economic landscape, both regionally and globally, to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that may impact the aviation industry. By integrating economic insights into strategic planning, you will help drive informed decision-making and ensure the organization remains adaptable and resilient in a dynamic market environment.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

             I.   Conduct thorough economic analyses analyzing data, identify trends, and evaluate market dynamics to identify risks and opportunities affecting the aviation industry and influencing the organization’s strategic plan.

            II.   Gather, interpret, and synthesize data from various sources to provide actionable economic insights and recommendations. Ability to develop detailed reports and models that highlight economic trends, forecasts, and potential impacts on the aviation sector.

           III.   Prepare and present clear, concise, and compelling reports, presentations, and briefs to stakeholders at all levels. Translate complex economic data and insights into understandable terms for non-specialist audiences. Communicate strategic initiatives, objectives, and progress effectively to ensure stakeholder buy-in and understanding.

            IV.   Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and marketing, to integrate insights into strategic planning. Facilitate collaboration between departments to ensure strategic goals are translated into actionable objectives and aligned efforts. Participate in strategic meetings and provide economic perspectives to support decision-making processes.

             V.    Identify economic challenges and opportunities through rigorous analysis and research. Develop innovative solut ons to address economic issues and support strategic initiatives and continuously adapt strategies to respond to changing economic conditions and market dynamics.

            VI.   Leverage data and analytics to support decision-making processes, monitor key performance indicators, and measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.

           VII.  Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and the competitive landscape to provide valuable insights. Conduct regular market research to scan the environment and its impact on the aviation industry. Share industry knowledge and insights with the organization to inform strategic planning and decision-making.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

You must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics or a related field. A Master’s Degree or MBA would be an asset.  You must also have at least three (3) years’ experience in strategic planning, strategy development, strategy implementation or business planning/ analysis. To be successful in this role, you must also possess exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation, the ability to collaborate and to facilitate collaboration among cross functional teams and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Project management is also a key skill. Experience in using Strategy Management software would be considered an asset. Curiosity and sound research skills with a positive results orientation and the ability to work well with minimal supervision are of paramount importance.  

Please submit your application via https://careers.caribbean-airlines.com/#/ by uploading an updated résumé, cover letter and copies of your academic certificates.

Address your cover letter: Attention: CAL Recruitment Re: “Economic Insights & Strategy Officer”.

Closing date for receipt of responses is 19^th  November, 2024.