Senior Client Strategy Analyst

The Role

Working closely with Asian Art Department Mainland China Client Advisory team and global Client Strategy teams the Senior Client Strategy Analyst will be responsible for researching on the Asian art market top collectors and mainland China existing and potential clients conducting analyses and providing insights to support business getting and sales targeting for Christies global auctions and private sales.

Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to

Conduct in-depth research and analysis of Asian Art category and auction markets in Asia keep abreast of market happenings and collector activities and develop insights that are relevant to Christies client engagement efforts

Identify and profile high potential clients both consignors and bidders for Christies global auctions and private sales for Mainland China

Work with business getters on building and maintaining their client portfolios debrief client visits to gather client and object information help follow up on action points record strategic information and maintain interests and wish lists

Prepare client transaction analyses and reports for key stakeholders and senior management highlighting key points and implications and ensure they are available in a timely manner

Support pre-sale client targeting prepare presentation materials and organize sale debriefs seeking guidance from Client Strategy Manager and utilizing all central applications

Work hand-in-hand with global counterparts in America and Europe to support selling efforts in global Asian Art auctions

Ensure relevant client and objects information is properly recorded maintained and updated in Christies databases and adhering to corporate data governance framework and guidelines

The Candidate

Bachelors degree or Masters degree from a recognized University

5 years of proven experience in an analytical role preferably with experience in the art market financial services or management consulting

Passion for and knowledge of Asian Art strong understanding of key artists and market dynamics would be a plus

Knowledge of UHNWI client development across Mainland China would be a plus

Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel and data visualization software such as Tableau. Experience in Salesforce would be a plus

Competent accurate and proven ability in managing and analysing data

Attention to detail and able to prioritise manage time effectively and work under pressure to tight deadlines whilst keeping an eye on longer-term projects

Fluency in English Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese (verbal and written)

Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build effective working relationships with department stakeholders

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with diplomacy

A strong customer-service ethic and to do attitude

Flexible team player with demonstrable initiative and creativity

Salary Range

HKD300000 - 420000 per annum