Operations & Development Analyst
- Reference:
- 4585
- Recruiter:
- Viking
- Category:
- Land Based Jobs
- Published:
- May 24, 2019
Purpose of Position
You are an ambitious undergraduate with a few years’ experience in a management consultancy. If you want to develop your professional skills and learn how to work in a dynamic and curious environment, growing your role over time, then we would love you to join our Ocean team as Operations & Development Analyst.
In this role, you will make an impact from day one, continually building new skills and addressing new problems. The training and support you will receive will be second to none, and as an analyst you will embark on a career path that will help you to maximize your potential with skills that are applicable to all career trajectories in our industry. Your analytical, interpersonal, creative thinking, business management and leadership skills will be called upon from day one. You will begin as a generalist and be placed in the thick of the action, as you work side by side with some key leaders in our organization.
This interesting and diverse position is located in Basel/ Switzerland and reports to the Executive Director Operations & Development. Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take responsibility for identifying information sources, gathering and interpreting data, and presenting findings to Operations team
- Provide powerful facts and analyses that outline solutions and drive change in our business and products
- Analyze customers’ feedback, competitors and suppliers and define strategic recommendation to growth our business
- Manage and publish periodic reports related to cost, revenue and operational metrics across Ocean Operations
- Collaborate with Directors and Managers across the department in building improvement solutions and implementation plans
- Create and update presentations for the Executive management team in ongoing strategy development
QUALIFICATION PROFILE
- 2-3 years’ work experience in a management consultancy
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a renowned educational institution, ideally in Business Administration or Economics
- Fluency in English is mandatory
- Previous international exposure would be a plus
- A robust analytical skill set, an endless curiosity and a penchant for thinking the impossible
- Deadline-driven, organized and able to multitask and work independently
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
WHAT WE OFFER
- A dynamic and fast-growing environment where you can drive your future
- A highly talented, passionate and international team
- A modern working environment with height-adjustable desks
- Employee restaurant onsite (incl. complimentary soft drinks, juices and coffee)
- A free cruise for you and your +1 every two years
- Regular company events, e.g. sports games, barbecue, cooking classes
- Discounts on cultural events and sports activities
Language Requirements
Good knowledge of the English language is required.
Viking
THE VIKING STORY
More than 20 years ago, Viking® set the standard for what river cruising should be, and today we are the leader that all others follow. In 2015, we took the same small ship, destination-focused experience to the seas and reinvented ocean cruising. Over the years Viking has won numerous ocean and river cruise line awards from Condé Nast Traveler, Cruise Critic, Travel + Leisure, Travel Weekly and more.
Viking is a strong and dynamic company—with a growing fleet of more than 80 river ships and seven ocean vessels cruising over 100 itineraries around the world.
JOIN THE VIKING FAMILY
If you have always dreamed of combining your love of travel with the ability to grow your career, consider a position at Viking. We are the world’s leading small ship cruise line, and there is tremendous potential to advance your career with us. As part of our crew, when your ship is docked at the many destinations we visit, you can explore ashore and refresh during your free time.
Additionally, with Viking’s award-winning service and thoughtfully curated onboard experiences, our guests are typically very satisfied. This, combined with Viking’s gratuity guidelines, means that you can expect to be well rewarded as an employee on board a Viking ship.
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