Analyst Sr. Commercial Planning

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Position Summary:

As a key member of the newbuild team, reporting directly to the Director of Commercial Partnerships, the Sr. Analyst of Shipyard Relations is responsible for maintaining a consistent understanding of the health of our strategic partners, with a primary focus on our shipyard partners. This role involves collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to support the successful execution of our key newbuild partnerships, including monitoring the financial health of our commercial partners and issuing periodic reports and analysis to management. . The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and natural leader with excellent quantitative and verbal/communications skills. They will have the maturity and confidence to interface with company executives, and collaborative and self-aware personal style that enables them to thrive in cross-functional teams working toward consensus around solutions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• As a Sr. Analyst in our Newbuild department, you will collaborate with financial leadership, RCG Newbuild leadership, and external parties to foster long-term relationships that support Newbuild’s core objectives.
• You will assist in the planning, execution, and completion of regular business and financial diligence and reporting for key newbuild partnerships.
• You will be responsible for the development and review of financial models, reports and analysis.
• You will help identify and mitigate potential project and yard-level risks associated with key Newbuild partners and contribute to the development of contingency plans to address any issues that may arise.
• You will develop and maintain an understanding of each partner’s compliance with relevant financial covenants, significant contracts, and other factors influencing the health of each yard.
• You will maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, including newbuild leadership, site office, finance, and external teams, leading regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• You will support newbuild through meticulous implementation planning, change management and comprehensive training programs.
• You will oversee and coordinate information requests and communications between RCG, our strategic partners and outside advisors.
• You will conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, competitive set activities, and emerging opportunities; using this information to inform strategic decisions and project planning.

Performs other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.  

 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, LEED) are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 –5 years of related management consulting, restructuring, investment backing, transaction advisory or project management experience. Proven track record of successfully assisting in large-scale newbuild projects.
• Leadership: Good team management skills. Ability to work effectively within a diverse team of professionals.
• Financial Acumen: Strong analytical, finance, and research skills
• Communication: Excelent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present complex information clearly to various audiences including com