Senior Strategy Consultant

USAA•San Antonio, NC

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking motivated individuals to join them as Senior Strategy Consultants. This role involves guiding clients through tough business challenges by blending strategic thinking, sharp analysis, and excellent communication skills. In this senior role, you will provide strategic leadership to drive profitable growth, lead internal consulting projects focused on strategy development, growth, organizational design, and business transformation, play a key role in developing and communicating the company's plan, and build relationships with leaders and partners across the organization to influence and align actions. The company offers a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Engineering or Science discipline; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
6 years of strategy consulting, corporate or business unit strategy or relevant work experience; or an Advanced Degree in Business or STEM and 4 years of strategy consulting, corporate or business unit strategy or relevant work experience.
Military experience may be considered relevant experience for this role.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and provide clear, actionable strategic recommendations.
Skilled in analyzing data to draw conclusions and inform strategic decisions.
Proven track record in project management.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Military veterans are encouraged to apply; your leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability skills are highly valued.
Experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, or retail banking is helpful, but not required.
An MBA from a top business school is preferred; advanced degrees or equivalent experience and a strong academic record are also valued.
Professional experience, including consulting internships, is desirable; prior strategic planning, business development, or project management experience is a plus.
Ability to perform well in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and manage multiple demands.

Responsibilities

Support the development of long-term vision and direction by facilitating market research and analysis, identifying key trends and opportunities, and recommending strategic goals and objectives.
Conduct internal consulting projects by identifying and framing strategic opportunities and issues, drafting project proposals, designing work plans, and conducting or overseeing analysis to deliver strategic insights and recommendations.
Create compelling storylines that clearly articulate findings, insights, and recommendations, and influence and drive stakeholder alignment and execution.
Monitor and assess external trends by conducting or overseeing industry and competitive research to identify potential strategic opportunities and threats, and communicating insights and recommendations to leadership.
Support the development and communication of the organization’s plan.
Communicate and align strategy by supporting the effective communication of the organization’s strategy to senior management, employees, and other stakeholders, and supporting the design, development, and facilitation of strategy offsites.
Monitor and report on progress of strategic initiatives and report on results to senior management and other stakeholders, recommending adjustments as needed.
Mentor and develop teammates.
Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.