Corporate Strategy Analyst

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for: 
A strategy analyst or associate to contribute to the Strategy & Corporate planning team activities. The specific content of the role can and will vary depending on project requests, which typically range from 3 weeks to 3 months.
The Strategy & Corporate planning team is in charge of the group’s corporate strategy: portfolio strategy, group transformation projects etc. Additionally, the team works in close collaboration with the GBU strategy teams and M&A team on strategic projects such as value creation plans, new value pool assessments/M&A strategy, M&A commercial due diligence etc

We count on you to contribute to strategic projects by :

• Performing qualitative and quantitative analyses (e.g. competitive benchmarking, chemical value chain mapping, market & sustainability trends, market model, business performance, financial modeling)
• Visualizing your findings with precision and communicating crisply, focussing on: messaging, zero defect and consistency
• Interacting & collaborating with the GBU and other stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives forward
• Supporting or leading a workstream within a broader strategic project

You can count on us to:

• Integrate you in an international team, fostering diverse perspectives and global collaboration
• Tailor your projects to match your specific interests and skill-set to the extent possible
• Provide you with education on the Strategy toolbox from former Strategy consultants & industry experts 

You will bring: 

• A Business or Engeneering degree, with a strong orientation to Business Analysis
• 1-4 years of experience as Business Analyst or in Stategy Consultancy
• A keen interest and passion for the chemicals & materials industry
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, able to operate in a project-oriented context
• Knowledge of tools to find & analyze information
• Output-driven, quick, flexible and organized, rigorous, curious, good communication skills, strong capacity for analysis and synthesis
• Fluent in English

You will get:

• Attractive salary with compensation being determined based on your previous experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Syensqo Cares program: 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform

Additional information: 

• Position preferably located in Belgium (Brussels), but also possible in France (Lyon, Paris)
• Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days on-site)

About us

• This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Syensqo's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.
• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.