Sr Business Strategy Analyst

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

3d • $106,400 - $203,600

About The Position

The Sr Business Strategy Analyst will support the Windows & Device Sales team, which leads sales and go-to-market for the Windows devices business and works with partners to deliver AI-powered devices and cloud experiences. The role will help evolve the Windows Retailer Investment program and align spending with Windows & Device Sales strategy, while promoting rigorous investment management and accountability for budget, return on investment (ROI), and sell-through attainment in partnership with Worldwide Category.

The posting describes leadership of enterprise risk strategy, analytics, and insight generation; risk assessment and governance; risk remediation, controls, and compliance oversight; and the development of risk management teams. The position is associated with Sales Strategy Enablement, IC4.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or a related field and 4+ years of experience in business consulting, sales, sales operations, IT, account management, business development, marketing, IT field sales, or a related field; alternatively, equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in near-term strategy (1–2 years out), management consulting, or finance.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and make timely, informed decisions with incomplete information.
• Experience managing complex budgets, investments, forecasts, or financial operations across multiple stakeholders or geographies.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including the ability to translate detail into executive decisions and tradeoffs.
• Experience designing allocation models, measuring investment ROI, and driving in-year resource reallocation.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functionally with Finance, business leaders, regional teams, and program owners.

Nice To Haves

• MBA degree.

Responsibilities

• Help evolve the Windows Retailer Investment program and align spending with Windows & Device Sales strategy.
• Drive accountability for retailer investment budgets, ROI, and sell-through attainment in partnership with Worldwide Category.
• Establish best practices for risk modeling, datasets, scoring methodologies, and AI-enabled analytics; convert risk data into insights that inform prioritization, resource allocation, mitigation strategies, and leadership decisions.
• Oversee risk assessment and governance processes, guide risk identification and evaluation, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive accountability for risk ownership and mitigation across business areas.
• Champion risk treatment plans, registers, governance frameworks, and exception processes; coordinate mitigation with accountable teams and monitor risk trends for attention and escalation.
• Build and develop risk management teams by coaching employees, setting standards and best practices, encouraging AI-enabled capabilities, and fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

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