Innovation Analyst

Role Overview

• Map and analyze innovation opportunities in products, services, processes and business models, aligned with the organizational strategy.
• Monitor and engage with the innovation ecosystem, including startups, accelerators, hubs, universities, corporate ventures and tech communities.
• Support the structuring and execution of open innovation initiatives, strategic partnerships, pilots, PoCs and MVPs.
• Conduct or support market research, benchmarking, startup scouting and analysis of technology and business trends.
• Support processes related to Venture Capital, Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and startup acquisitions, including preliminary opportunity analysis, strategic fit, synergies and risks.
• Work collaboratively with Product, Architecture, Technology, Data, Legal and Finance teams, ensuring the technical, strategic and regulatory feasibility of initiatives.
• Facilitate ideation, discovery, design thinking and co-creation workshops, connecting internal teams and external partners.
• Support the definition and evolution of innovation roadmaps, connecting internal initiatives, open innovation and external opportunities.
• Track and support the measurement of results, learnings and impact of innovation initiatives, aiding decisions on continuation, scaling or discontinuation.
• Contribute to spreading a culture of innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset across the organization.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree completed.
• Experience: Experience in activities related to innovation, product, digital transformation or related areas.
• Strategic curiosity and market awareness.
• Analytical ability and critical thinking.
• Communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability, autonomy and results orientation.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.
• Knowledge of innovation methodologies and practices such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Design Sprint, discovery and experimentation.
• Fluency in the innovation ecosystem, including startups, accelerators, incubators, innovation hubs, tech communities and entrepreneurship environments.
• Solid understanding of Venture Capital, Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), open innovation and startup investment models.
• Familiarity with scouting, evaluation and acquisition processes for startups, including analysis of strategic fit, synergies, risks and initial integration.
• Knowledge of product and innovation management, including ideation, hypothesis validation, MVPs and solution evolution.
• Basic understanding of Enterprise and Solution Architecture, understanding technical impacts and dependencies when implementing innovative initiatives.
• Basic knowledge of digital technologies such as cloud, data, automation, APIs, AI and analytics.
• Experience with collaborative and management tools such as Miro, Jira, Confluence, Trello or similar.
• Familiarity with innovation, learning and value metrics, supporting impact assessment and decision-making.
• Ability to operate in complex, regulated and constantly changing environments, dealing with uncertainty and multiple stakeholders.

Tech Stack

• Cloud

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance – because health always comes first;
• Transportation allowance – guaranteed mobility for your routine;
• iFood Benefits – quality meals throughout your day;
• Physical health care (Wellhub) and mental health (Wellz) – balance and well-being across all areas of life;
• Birthday day off – a special day for you to enjoy as you wish;
• Corporate University – continuous learning and development opportunities;
• Access to the library – to expand your knowledge and explore new ideas;
• SESC membership – access to culture, leisure and quality of life.