Analyst Lead, Strategy & Planning

FIS Management Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

FIS is seeking an Analyst Lead, Strategy & Planning in New York to drive market insights, competitive analysis and emerging opportunities. You will translate strategic priorities, including the Enterprise AI strategy, into measurable outcomes.

You will partner across functions to turn data into decision-ready action and support executive-level communications. Required 3+ years strategy experience, familiarity with AI tools, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategy experience, preferably from top-tier consulting serving financial services.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of market trends, competitive landscapes, and business outlooks to inform business planning.
• Lead high-priority strategic projects end to end; framing complex business issues, directing analysis, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Apply strong financial acumen and both traditional and AI-native methods to analyze operational and financial data and surface decision-ready insights.
• Support the creation of CEO-level executive communications.
• Work cross-functionally with colleagues at all levels, using strong interpersonal and influencing skills to achieve goals without direct control over resources.

Skills

Strategy experience

Financial services knowledge

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools

Job description

Millions of people interact with FIS-powered technology every day, often without realizing it. Behind those experiences are teams of innovators, problem solvers and collaborators working to make financial services more connected, efficient and accessible. Join us and help shape what's next in fintech.

About the role

The Analyst Lead, Strategy & Planning helps enhance the organization's market position by guiding detailed analyses of market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities.

Partnering closely with the Strategy Leads, the role will translate strategic priorities, including our Enterprise AI strategy, into clear, measurable outcomes.

The role partners across functions to turn data and insight into decision-ready action, supporting executive-level communications.

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of market trends, competitive landscapes, and business outlooks to inform business planning.
• Lead high-priority strategic projects end to end; framing complex business issues, directing analysis, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Apply strong financial acumen and both traditional and AI-native methods to analyze operational and financial data and surface decision-ready insights.
• Support the creation of CEO-level executive communications.
• Work cross-functionally with colleagues at all levels, using strong interpersonal and influencing skills to achieve goals without direct control over resources.

What you bring

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant strategy experience, ideally from a top-tier strategy consulting firm serving financial services, payments, fintech, or technology.
• Knowledge of financial services industry preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfort and familiarity with using AI tools.

What we offer you

• At FIS, your career journey is yours to shape. We provide the tools, experiences and support to help you reach what's next.
• Opportunities to make an impact in fintech.
• Internal career growth opportunities.
• Personal and professional learning.
• Inclusive, diverse work environment.
• Resources to give back to your community.

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $133,980.00 - $227,770.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.