IHG
Global Strategy Analyst, Office of the CEO
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Help shape the future of one of the world’s leading hospitality companies.
Why this role is different
This isn’t a traditional graduate analyst role.
From day one, you’ll support projects and priorities that matter to our CEO and Executive Committee, helping shape decisions that influence the future direction of IHG. You’ll work across global regions including the Americas, EMEAA and Greater China, partnering with stakeholders from a wide range of functions and supporting strategic initiatives that span growth, sustainability, commercial performance and long-term value creation.
You’ll gain exceptional exposure to senior leaders and learn how strategy is developed, tested and executed within a truly global organisation.
What you’ll do
- Support strategic priorities and high-impact projects sponsored by the CEO and Executive Committee.
- Gather, analyse and interpret internal and external data to help answer critical business questions.
- Create high-quality materials and presentations for senior leadership audiences, including Executive Committee discussions.
- Contribute to strategy projects covering areas such as market growth, sustainability, channels and business performance.
- Assist with annual strategic planning, investment discussions and enterprise-wide performance reviews.
- Support competitor and market analysis, helping identify key trends, opportunities and threats across the hospitality sector.
- Work with regional and functional leaders to develop fact-based recommendations and business cases.
- Contribute to complex strategic initiatives, including corporate development and M&A activity where appropriate.
What’s in it for you?
- Direct exposure to CEO and Executive Committee priorities working in a wider strategy team of former top-tier consultants.
- Experience working on enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across global regions and functions.
- Mentorship from experienced strategy leaders and professionals.
- The chance to build a broad understanding of one of the world’s largest hospitality businesses.
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What we’re looking for
We’re seeking intellectually curious individuals who enjoy solving problems, working with data and building compelling narratives from insight.
You may be a recent graduate or have gained early experience in strategy, consulting, finance, hospitality or another analytical corporate environment. What matters most is your potential, drive and learning agility.
You’ll bring
- A strong academic record and Excellent analytical and numerical capability.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights.
- Confidence building relationships across different teams and stakeholder groups.
- Curiosity about business strategy, global markets and the hospitality industry.
- A desire to learn from experienced strategy professionals and senior business leaders.
Closing date for applications: 5th August 2025
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At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
Who we are
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.
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Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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