Industry Strategist -Senior Consultant at Deloitte

To support the strategic growth vision of the Firm and work with the Industry Leader to develop and implement an industry strategy that achieves our purpose beyond profit. At its core, this role is a strategic advisor to the industry community and assumes day-to-day responsibility for strategy implementation and key projects and tasks across the respective industry. 

Differentiators for the role:

• The Industry Strategist’s role is focused on Industry Strategy, Governance, Project Management; the Operational Management of the Industry portfolio; Driving Industry Eminence as well as managing internal stakeholder relationships/networks.
• Develop and own the industry strategy plan, ensuring alignment with the firm’s growth objectives.
• Translate strategy into action plans by creating detailed work plans, timelines, and milestones for strategy execution.
• Provide structured analysis on industry dynamics, key players, market structure, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with service lines and regions to operationalize the industry growth strategy.
• Coordinate multiple initiatives: Manage cross-functional projects, providing strategic insights and analytical support to industry, sector, and client leaders.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including service lines, client accounts, and global teams.
•  Lead discussions, workshops, and planning sessions to drive alignment and decision-making.
•  Create agendas, briefings, and presentations for internal meetings and client events.
• Support to implement marketing initiatives and articulate industry focus areas.
• Develop and promote key industry insights, positioning the firm as a leader in the sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.Eng., B.Tech., etc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of Second Class Lower/Lower Credit division.
• Minimum of credit in five WASSCE/GCE/NECO Ordinary Level subjects (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English Language, obtained in one sitting.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a relevant function or area.
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience preferably within marketing at professional services firms.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written business communication skills, with the ability to interface with senior management and staff locally and globally.