Senior Manager - Corporate Strategy

WEX•Portland, ME

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a candidate who wants to be a part of shaping the future of a dynamic growth company. If you are passionate about translating complex market dynamics into actionable strategies, this is a great opportunity to make a sustained impact. In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Strategy to help drive our short-, medium- and long-term strategy. You will work with a team of talented strategists to craft a compelling vision for our future, identify new market opportunities, and work on strategic projects across WEX. This individual will serve in a flexible capacity supporting a portfolio of strategic projects, including business strategy, market research and analysis, priority setting, and execution planning. This individual will play a critical role in helping define WEX’s strategic direction and partnering to resolve some of our most critical strategic questions. This position is an individual contributor role and sits within the Chief Strategy Officer organization. Travel is expected ~20% annually, primarily to Portland, ME.

Requirements

A strategist with 8+ years of relevant strategy experience, 4+ years of which is in Strategy Consulting, Corporate strategy or a similar role
An analytical problem-solver with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
A first-principles thinker with a deep consultants toolkit who thrives in solving complex strategic problems
Adept at using the latest AI tools and techniques to drive better efficiency and strategic insights
A collaborative and team-oriented player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Possess deep financial acumen, including proficiency in building financial models [e.g. Sheets, Excel] and navigating large data sets
Expertise in conveying complex information and recommendations via concise, clear presentations
Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multitask; comfortable with ambiguous, fast-changing situations
Strong and confident communicator, with the ability to effectively influence and persuade key partners and stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year institution with a strong academic track record

Nice To Haves

An MBA or equivalent degree in business, economics, or a related field
5+ years post-MBA experience at a top Consulting firm (i.e. McKinsey, BCG, Bain)
Experience in B2B Payments, including the economics, technologies, competitive environment, and commercial opportunities
Prior experience in the mobility, Health & Benefits, Travel, or Embedded payments fields
Expertise in financial modeling and scenario planning

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex business and corporate strategy projects in close collaboration with a highly matrixed set of stakeholders
Bring an analytical and data-led approach to framing, evaluating, and answering complex strategic questions while ensuring focus on the most critical impacts
Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies and assess their relevance and potential impact to WEX
Drive effective collaboration and strategic alignment across WEX businesses and functions on cross-cutting initiatives
Develop, manage, and maintain strong relationships across the company