Strategy Associate

JD.com; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supply chain company in London is seeking a Strategy Associate to support key growth initiatives. The role requires 2–3 years of experience in consulting or strategic planning, along with strong data analytics and communication skills. Candidates should be proactive and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, contributing to a dynamic e-commerce business.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in consulting, investment banking or strategic planning.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Chinese or other European languages is a plus.
• Organized and enthusiastic with multitasking capability.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning initiatives through research and data analysis.
• Monitor market trends and competitor strategies.
• Develop business cases for new initiatives.

Skills

Data analytics

Research skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Tools

PPT

Word

Excel

Job description

JD.com – Strategy Associate

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618) is a leading supply‑chain‑based technology and service provider. The company operates globally, serving customers in countries such as China, the U.K., the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and many others.

Job Details

Job Title: JD WorldWide Strategy Associate

Location: London, UK

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Business Development and Sales

Key Responsibilities

• Support the identification and structuring of 3–5 year growth opportunities by conducting research, data analysis, and preparing documents for strategic planning initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring market trends and competitor strategies, supporting the preparation of regular update reports for strategic decision‑making for existing and new markets.
• Contribute to the development of business cases for new initiatives by gathering and analysing data, creating presentations, and summarising market and strategic fit analysis.
• Provide administrative and operational support for international business collaboration mechanisms, including organising meetings, preparing materials, and tracking follow‑up actions.
• Support the maintenance of stakeholder relationships by preparing meeting materials, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Begin to build and develop own network to support the team’s access and insights.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in consulting, investment banking or strategic planning in global corporates.
• Background in and passion for retail, consumer, logistics and e‑commerce preferred.
• A problem‑solving disposition with strong data analytics and research skills complemented by excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data to drive insights, structuring your own research plan and executing it with guidance from seniors.
• Ability to convert data into actionable insights that inform strategic decision‑making.
• Experience creating reports, memos and presentations (PPT, Word, Excel) including data visualisation (charts, models, tables).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting with senior internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Organised, enthusiastic and hard‑working, with ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience supporting project management, including tracking deliverables and follow‑ups to ensure timely delivery.
• Proactive attitude with strong willingness to learn and work across collaborative, cross‑functional projects and teams.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal), with Chinese language an asset, as are other European languages.

What We Offer

• The exciting opportunity to shape the international strategy of a leading global supply chain and logistics platform, and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e‑commerce business.
• A role offering the opportunity to take ownership, with space to grow and the freedom to be entrepreneurial.
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.