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The Royal Caribbean Group has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Lead of Strategic Planning reporting to the VP of Corporate & Capital Planning.

This position works on-site in Miami, Florida

Position Summary:

A Lead is a critical member of Royal Caribbean Group's Corporate Strategy team focused on supporting corporate, brand, and functional leaders navigate a dynamic operating environment and execute complex organizational initiatives, while also working cross-functionally to set the long-term strategic vision for the corporation. Functioning as an internal consulting group, you will join a high-performing team comprised of former management consultants and current travel and tourism industry veterans that follow a growth-minded apprenticeship development model.

• Supports the creation and development of the company's Strategic Plan, working with company leaders and stakeholders around the company.

• Prepares and evaluates financial models for economic/financial research and analyses for development of business strategies and subsequent analyses of results, including underwriting corporate investments and evaluating potential asset acquisition and sale opportunities.

• Develops strategic insights based on internal and external data and business analysis, including but not limited to analysis of markets, customers (e.g., consumer insights), and businesses.

• Gathers and distills competitive information and market analysis to create ideas and recommendations that may involve changes to the company's operating practices and market focus.

• Identifies improvement opportunities while displaying creativity, drive, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Must be comfortable with problem solving in a context of uncertainty / imperfect information.

• Conducts comprehensive analysis of complex data, with strong experience in gathering actionable insights. Uses financial analysis and other quantitative and qualitative techniques to assess a broad array of business issues and distill them into key items and proposed actions.

• Develops and implements enterprise-wide key performance indicators and works with business units across the organization to stay informed of KPI performance to influence decision-making.

• Interfaces effectively with all levels in the organization in a collaborative and respectful way.

• Handles/leads completion of ad-hoc questions/ issues/projects as they arise, making recommendations where appropriate.

• Together with Corporate Strategy Manager(s) contributes towards the management, mentorship, and development of a small team of junior and senior analysts.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor's Degree required and MBA strongly preferred; three to five years of business analytics, business analysis, and/or consulting experience.
• Strong financial acumen with analytical/quantitative skills, familiarity with statistical/analytical tools and ROI models required.
• Strong statistical and mathematical skills desired.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, accounting, and capital markets desired (e.g., capital allocation, discounted cash flows and return metrics, TSR, stock valuation, etc.).
• Understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles is preferred.
• Must be willing to reside in South Florida.
• Candidate must possess strong written and oral communication skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Position requires knowledge of how value is generated, as well as desire to develop in-depth familiarity with the vacation industry and RCG's mission, vision, and strategies.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to digest and synthesize large amounts of data and information into executive-level reports and documents.
• Fast learner and able to link diverse sources of information to the cruise business, including ability to handle confidential information and materials with appropriate discretion.
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a solid background in financial modeling.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.
• Proficiency with statistical / analytical tools such as Hyperion Studio, Essbase, SAS, and R is a plus.
• Experience with Bloomberg and Factset is a plus.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including executive-level presentation experience.
• Demonstrated track record of success in achieving high-impact business results in a multi-business line work environment.
• High energy and sense of urgency required.
• Ability to multi-task and work under deadline pressure.
• Willingness to work hard and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.