Business Analyst

About the role:

This role joins the operations and partnerships team, reporting directly to the COO, and it’s purpose is to inform strategic business decisions. The right candidate will be analytical, with strong communication skills and a strong inner motivation to contribute to ending the waste crisis. The first role of its kind at Greyparrot, the Business Analyst will enjoy getting into the details of the research, and simplifying it for a variety of audiences. We value the power of data, but even more so when we can tell a story around it. The research this role will do is just as the important as the story that is derived from it.

A typical day looks like:

• Conducting comprehensive market research to identify trends and opportunities within waste and packaging management industry. This will usually be country specific and includes getting a high level understanding of the regulations and how they might impact our business.
• Gathering and synthesising financial and/or commercial data to produce insightful reports and presentations for internal purposes, including reporting on key performance indicators.
• Support our partnership and data teams by crafting compelling and customer-centric reports and presentations utilising a deep understanding of market trends and a strategic business perspective to tailor the narrative to diverse audiences.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and business development efforts.
• Providing recommendations based on market insights to drive revenue growth and improve competitive advantage.
• Communicating changes, enhancements, and modifications of business requirements — verbally or through written documentation — to project managers, sponsors, and other stakeholders so that issues and solutions are understood.

About Greyparrot:

The world is in a waste crisis. Currently we produce 2.1 billion tons of solid waste per year. Data collection of the waste we produce is non-existent, meaning no systematic transparency and no accountability. It means that recycling targets are not upheld, dumping of waste into our oceans remains nobody's responsibility, recyclables get sent to landfill or incineration, and producers get away with sub-standard packaging. Thus, recycling rates stubbornly remain at 10% and, unless we change, by 2040 the plastic stock in the ocean will have quadrupled - a problem that already costs society $1.5 trillion each year.

Our mission is to increase transparency and automation in waste management to accelerate the circular economy. Currently, our camera system and AI software are deployed in recycling plants and waste facilities around the world to measure material flows and provide waste analytics. We have compiled a team of experts to deploy our technology and we’re looking to expand our team.

Requirements:

• 2+ years commercial experience in market research, commercial analysis, or related field. Please note, this means experience outside of university research.
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to details and accuracy in reporting.
• Proficiency in market research tools and methodologies.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Demonstrated project management skills and project management software skills, including planning, organising and executing to a deadline.
• Passion for addressing the waste crisis or other environmental issues

It would be a plus if you had:

• A European language (French, German, Spanish, Italian)
• Experience in a startup or small business
• Experience in the AI, tech sector or in the waste or packaging sector.

On offer:

• 💰Competitive Salary: Salary band available upon application.

• 📈 Employee Stock Option Scheme: Be part of our success and share in the growth with stock options.

• 🏖️ 25 Days Holiday + BH: Embrace a generous annual leave, with 25 days plus bank holidays to recharge and rejuvenate. Additionally, carry over up to 3 unused holiday days each new year.

• 🍏 Unlimited Healthy Snacks: Fuel your day with a variety of fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and healthy snacks every time you’re in the office.

• 👶 Enhanced Parental Leave: Experience comprehensive support with enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, or shared parental leave.

• 🎓Learning and Development Budget: Invest in your professional growth with a dedicated budget and support from Sunlight for £500 per year.

• 🧘‍♂️1-1 Mental Health Support: Prioritize your mental well-being with personalized support and 1-1 therapy provided by Spill.

• ☀️Summer Friday Half-Days: Celebrate the warmer months with Friday half-days.

• 🚴 Cycling Benefits: Take advantage of our cycle to work scheme, allowing you to purchase a bicycle through salary sacrifice, saving at least 26%, or opt to rent a bicycle for up to 12 months.
• 💼 Home Office Budget: Enhance your remote work setup with a yearly budget of £500 dedicated to equipping your home office with the tools and resources you need for optimal productivity.
• 🌍 Nomad Working: Immerse yourself in the freedom of nomadic work with our 12-day allowance, usable within a 2-3 hour time difference.

A few things to note

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK will be considered at this time.
• We are 100% committed to building a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you.