Job Description

The role will support the Senior Director of Strategy & Planning across a range of strategy, operations, and planning activities. Time spent on these areas will shift based on business needs. The Strategy Analyst will support workstreams of key strategic initiatives (e.g., long-range strategy development, portfolio diagnostics, mission-critical projects) and ensure the Value-Added Services leadership team is equipped with the data and insights to meet growth imperatives.

Strong candidates are versatile team players who learn fast, have high EQ and IQ, and carry a demonstrated record of executing complex analyses and crafting robust strategic recommendations.

What we expect of you day-to-day:

• Support the Value-Added Services strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with the company's mission and objectives

• Support workstreams / projects related to multi-year strategy development and assessments of significant opportunities – including potential acquisitions – and threats

• Structure and solve business problems, collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders to make recommendations on issues with far-reaching business impact

• Communicate recommendations to senior management, other executive, functional, or regional teams and management in a clear, concise, and impactful way

• Support Value-Added Services’ senior leadership team by developing thought leadership for internal executive meetings and external client councils / forums

• Execute market and competitive research and connect trends to business goals, synthesizing research into consumable strategy outputs

• Proactively manage upwards to pre-empt critical business opportunities and challenges

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
• 3 or more years of relevant work experience in strategy, strategic planning, or a related role, ideally in a large corporate setting or a top-tier consulting firm.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Outstanding collaboration, teamwork attitude, and ability to learn.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Additional Information

** Work Hours:** Varies upon the needs of the department.

** Travel Requirements:** This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

** Mental/Physical Requirements:** This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 113,700.00 to 147,600.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.