Analyst- International

Blue Nile is seeking an Analyst - International to assist with data analysis, market research and project implementation for our international growth initiatives. This position will coordinate with internal departments as well as external groups involved to ensure operations in each region and country are meeting performance targets. Additionally, the position will help establish business rules, functional requirements and document the business case for new international initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Data Analysis and status reporting
•Customs and import process management
•Performance tracking
•Business analysis
•Business risk mitigation
•Market research
•Customer-facing issue resolution
•Customer surveys and feedback analysis
•International technical order support for ad hoc customer transaction support
•Collaborate with developers to establish technical requirements

Qualifications:

•Bachelors Degree with international business, accountancy and/or finance focus; MBA a plus
•Minimum 2+ years of experience as an analyst; experience at top-tier consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain or BCG OR 3+ years of experience at a top tier investment bank or accounting firm preferred
•Strong financial acumen and analytical skills; practical experience with import/export operations also preferred
•Experience and understanding of business processes and systems, web technologies and database marketing, as well as market and customer research techniques
•Experience with writing technical specifications or requirements preferred
•Excellent skills in identifying business opportunities and solutions
•Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group meetings throughout the organization including effective communication of business performance, project status and project changes
•Able to work under tight deadlines to achieve goals
•Contribute hands-on leadership (both process and technical) to international business initiatives across the organization
•Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
•Must be a self-starter with a self-motivated mindset, strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently with guided, but minimal supervision from project managers
•Demonstrated success influencing without authority

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