Strategy Analyst III

Vertex • King of Prussia, PA

297d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Strategy Analyst to help support the development of Vertex's corporate and business strategy. You will be part of the Chief Strategy Office (CSO) working closely with the Director, Strategy and Director, Innovation Strategy and other members of the CSO. As a member of the CSO, you will have the ability to work on impactful and complex projects with high visibility. As an analyst, you will be responsible for executing specific aspects of a project. Example projects include customer segmentation, new market evaluations, pricing and business model development, and growth opportunity exploration, among others. Projects will entail collaboration with executives, cross-functional business partners, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 2-3 years of strategy work experience in corporate strategy or a strategy consulting firm.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Possess economic and financial modeling skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to listen, consider alternative views, and solve complex problems.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently to achieve required project timelines.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, some experience in programming languages.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional research, analytical and problem-solving skills supported by strong attention to detail.
• Highly structured thinker, with the ability to be flexible and pivot as needed.
• Self-driven, with deep intellectual curiosity and ability to learn new subjects quickly.
• Ability to deliver high quality analysis and convey insights in presentation form.

Responsibilities

• Break down complex problems and formulate and test hypotheses.
• Conduct primary and secondary research and perform rigorous data analysis.
• Synthesize analysis into clear takeaways and recommendations.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the content and analysis of your workstream.
• Develop presentations to clearly communicate problem space, analysis, and insights.
• Support creation of CEO and Board of Directors level communications.
• Stay current on market, regulatory, and technology trends relevant to Vertex.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree