Senior Pricing Analyst - India

Why QS?

At QS, our culture fosters a flexible working environment that encourages our employees to own their career whilst personally and professionally thriving. We collaborate, respect and support each other – and as a company, our values underpin these.

Our mission is to empower motivated people around the world to fulfil their potential through higher education, and to ensure everyone has the same opportunity to achieve that potential. We celebrate the diversity of our teams and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another and become stronger together, which enables us to achieve our goal.

At QS, you’ll be responsible for implementing real change in the international higher education landscape, full of exciting and interesting challenges where you can drive positive impact across the business.

In October 2023 we were thrilled to be included in Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® in the UK list which is compiled using employee sentiment and satisfaction data. 

Using insights from more than two million employees in organisations with 50 to 100,000 members of staff, the list recognises workplaces where employees feel most respected and appreciated. 

As a Pricing Analyst, this is what you’ll be doing:

As our Pricing Analyst, you will play a crucial role in driving the continued growth and success of QS.

You will help optimise our pricing strategies, maximize profitability, and ensure our product suite remains competitive in the market.

Role responsibilities:

• Price Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of market conditions, competitor pricing, and historical pricing data to make informed pricing decisions.
• Pricing Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing and Product Development, to develop and implement pricing strategies that align with company goals.
• Pricing Models: Develop and maintain pricing models that incorporate various factors such as cost, demand, and customer segments to determine optimal price points.
• Competitor Analysis: Monitor and assess competitor pricing strategies to identify trends and opportunities for competitive advantage.
• Profitability Analysis: Evaluate the impact of pricing changes on profitability and provide recommendations to maximize revenue while maintaining healthy profit margins.
• Price Optimization: Continuously refine pricing strategies and recommend adjustments to pricing structures to meet revenue and profit targets.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date pricing data in our systems, ensuring consistency and integrity.
• Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular reports on pricing performance, market trends, and pricing strategies to senior management.
• Forecasting: Assist in the development of pricing forecasts to support financial planning and budgeting processes.

Key skills and experience:

• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.

• Proven experience in pricing analysis, preferably across several industries.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiently in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and pricing software.

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex pricing strategies and recommendations to various stakeholders across the business.

• Understanding of market dynamics, pricing methodologies, and competitive positioning.

• Detail-orientated and able to work with large datasets to derive actionable insights.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to changing market conditions.

• Experience with pricing software or data visualization tools is a plus

So, who are we and what do we do?

QS is the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, insights, and intelligence to the global higher education sector - supporting university excellence across the world. Our student recruitment and enrolment solutions enable universities and business schools to connect with talented individuals seeking to further their academic progress and career development. Our portfolio of professional services includes consultancy, student mobility and academic partnerships management, and branding solutions. We publish highly visible and influential rankings of international universities, including the QS World University Rankings® which reaches a global audience of hundreds of millions of people.

Founded in 1990, our activities span across 50 countries, working with over 2000 of the world’s leading higher education institutions and over 12,000 employers.

Headquartered in London, QS has over 750 employees globally with offices in Australia, Malaysia, India, Romania, Singapore, France, Germany, and the USA. QS keeps growing organically, through acquisition and by recruiting top talent across key regions.

We take investing in our people very seriously. 

As standard you will have: 

• Competitive base salary

• Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)

• 21 days annual leave – increasing to 23 days after 5 years’ service + 8 days casual leave

• 14 days holiday for the year 2023

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Access to Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme

• Group Medical Insurance

• A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture

But that’s not all. Outside of these standard benefits we also offer resources to allow professional growth and wellness initiatives to nurture a healthy mindset:

• Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
• A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
• Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
• Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual PD event
• Support for volunteering and study leave
• Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
• Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme

Like what you’ve heard? Great, apply now!

As a candidate, we know the application and interview process can be daunting and so it’s important that you have a great experience with us. Our dedicated Talent Team will work hard to ensure you are fully informed at all stages and you are really excited by this opportunity to do meaningful work in the education space.

Equal opportunities

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is proud to be a fair and equal organisation where everyone has the same opportunity to achieve their full potential, irrespective of their background or personal attributes. We celebrate our diversity and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another, be stronger together, and enable our business to thrive.