Business Analyst

Name: Henry Alty

Nationality: British

Grade: Business Analyst

Office: London

Academic background: BA Hons Politics, Philosophy and Economics, University of Oxford

I joined after reading PPE at Oxford. I'd already done an internship at a large professional services firm and I knew that I wanted somewhere smaller and more personal, without so much bureaucracy, and Spectrum Value Partners really appealed because of its telecoms and media focus - a chance to be involved in a whole range of a really fast-moving and constantly changing industries!
Spectrum Value Partners has definitely delivered in terms of interesting and exciting projects in a whole variety of locations - I've has the chance to work for major broadcasters and new online start-ups, as well as banks and private equity houses, and do projects in Spain, Turkey and Greece (with some sightseeing on the side!). Some of the most interesting have been modelling the potential of Endemol's digital business (how much money can you make from Big Brother on your mobile?), and looking at how to improve the structural relationship between Ofcom and another telecoms regulator - which involved an understanding of how convergence was changing problems in the industry, as well as of the political and legal situation. There's also a real thrill in seeing recommendations you've argued for put into practice!
At a personal level, Spectrum Value Partners is also an incredible opportunity to gain skills and real expertise on fascinating businesses - people are always willing to put time aside to show you anything from how best to model a complex industry to explaining what's going on in publishing. There's a really friendly, approachable atmosphere that means you're given significant responsibility, but never left stuck on your own with a problem.