Corporate Strategy Associate

WS Development • Newton, MA

116d

About The Position

A successful Associate will support the various activities described below, helping to identify needs, define strategy, create implementation plans, and assist in the execution of those plans. A successful candidate will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, bring analytical rigor to decision-making, communicate effectively across the organization and with senior leadership, and understand how to achieve organizational buy-in and drive change. The day-to-day experience of the Corporate Strategy Associate will be varied. The individual may spend one day analyzing financial statements and developing a financial model, the next day researching a new business venture, and another day managing the execution of a critical business initiative. This role requires strong analytical skills and a desire to tackle new challenges daily.

Requirements

• 4+ years of overall experience in strategy and process improvement.
• Strong analytical capabilities and previous experience developing data-driven analyses.
• Excellent soft skills and the ability to work cross-functionally to persuade and drive change.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Comfort with and eagerness to tackle ambiguous problems.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in consulting.
• Investment banking with focus on M&A.
• Internal consulting or process improvement within a growing company.
• Self-starter with the ability to support high-value initiatives to conclusion.
• Excels in fast-paced environments.
• Interest in real estate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial models to evaluate new business ventures and emerging tenants.
• Support additional revenue enhancement and business priority opportunities.
• Independently research new and complex subjects to evaluate and create new lines of business.
• Identify needs related to company processes and systems, define implementation plans, and support execution.
• Work with diverse, cross-functional teams and senior leadership to identify business opportunities.
• Support the execution of existing high-priority initiatives across all functional areas.
• Perform business intelligence research to establish industry best practices.

Benefits

• Significant exposure to the WS organization and senior leadership.
• Growth opportunities within WS.
• Play a critical role in key decisions within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees