Analyst, Strategy

Heidrick & Struggles•Chicago, IL

1d•$78,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Strategy team at Heidrick and Struggles works closely with the executive leadership team (CEO, President, CFO, Chief Legal Officer and CHROROCHCH) and business line leadership to identify and address the company’s most impactful opportunities and challenges to improve Heidrick’s short- and long-term business performance. The Analyst will be a key part of the Strategy team providing critical analytical, research, and logistical support to the Vice President and Senior Manager of Strategy. This role works on the company’s highest-priority initiatives, including annual strategic planning, competitive analysis, M&A evaluations, and business performance deep-dives. The Analyst will be responsible for building complex financial models, conducting market research, and creating compelling presentations for the executive leadership team. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the firm's global operations and influence its long-term direction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field
Minimum two-three years’ experience in a similar, analytically rigorous role in a corporation, leading strategy consulting firm or financial services institution (e.g., investment bank or private equity firm)
Expert-level proficiency in statistical and financial modeling in Excel – proven ability to create statistical models to identify key trends and patterns in external and internal data, forecast business performance, simulate the impact of potential strategic options and decisions
Experience creating executive level presentations in PowerPoint
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize multiple competing responsibilities
Demonstrated ability for independent thinking and creative problem-solving while collaborating effectively as a team player
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI
Experience working in a global, multi product or service line organization
Experience in a professional services organization

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making and measure the impact of initiatives.
Conduct and synthesize in-depth research on industry trends, competitor activities, and potential strategic partners or M&A targets.
Translate complex analytical findings into visually compelling slides and narratives for executive-level presentations.
Assist in the preparation and facilitation of the annual strategic planning process and workshops.
Provide organizational and logistical support for high-priority strategic projects.
Track and report on the progress of ongoing strategic initiatives against defined metrics and timelines.