Manager, Strategy & Operations - New Initiatives (Hybrid)

Enova • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Strategy & Operations (S&O) Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping Enova's strategic direction and optimizing business performance. You will actively support new business initiatives (organic and inorganic) by conducting in-depth market studies, building robust business models, and managing acquisitions or business start-ups. You'll partner closely with cross-functional leadership to drive key strategic initiatives, budgeting, and financial planning. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with other teams and offers a strong path to further leadership roles at Enova.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a fast-paced environment (strategy, corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or operations strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience conducting market studies and modeling businesses in support of corporate M&A.
• Strong financial acumen and a deep understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience integrating acquisitions into existing businesses or start-up activities for a new business.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategic insights.
• Proven ability to collaborate, motivate cross-functional teams, and drive performance to achieve and exceed business targets.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• MBA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market studies and competitive landscape analyses to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and potential targets.
• Build and manage complex business models to evaluate corporate M&A opportunities, strategic partnerships, and new product lines or businesses.
• Support the leadership team in developing comprehensive business strategies and collaborating with marketing, operations, finance, and other teams to ensure execution.
• Participate in financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Participate in planning for and supporting business integration or new business start-up projects.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to track business performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in managing business risks, evaluating operational efficiencies, and implementing effective monitoring and auditing.
• Collaborate in mentoring team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Leverage strong communication skills to present findings and influence senior-level stakeholders through compelling, data-driven storytelling.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
• 401(k) matching plus a roth option (U.S. Based employees only)
• PTO & paid holidays off
• Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
• Summer hours (for eligible roles)
• Paid parental leave
• DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level