Business Unit Strategy Analyst, Specialist

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Charlotte, NC seeks a senior business strategist analyst who develops and leads complex client analyses, defines problems, and guides research. You will coach junior analysts and craft compelling stories for senior leaders.

This hybrid role supports staying abreast of market trends and contributes to strategic decisions that influence client outcomes and Vanguard’s mission.

Qualifications

• Five years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads complex client business analyses and recommendations.
• Synthesizes analyses into actionable recommendations for senior management.
• Interprets and analyzes data to derive key insights and storylines.
• Monitors industry trends and advises on capabilities and services.
• Coordinates special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Develops and leads complex individual client business strategic, competitive, and product analyses. Consults independently define the business problem, issues, and planned approach for research and analyses. Leads work planning and business problem diagnosis, coaching less experienced business strategy analysts in best practices and building business acumen.
• Synthesizes analyses, key findings, and potential solutions into actionable recommendations. Works with senior managers in the business to prepare and deliver materials, including presentations, white papers, case studies, etc.
• Interprets and analyzes highly complex data using business acumen in order to derive key insights. Verifies the quality, accuracy, and reasonableness of the data. Displays, organizes, and crafts data into a compelling storyline with actionable insight for the business.
• Stays abreast of industry, market, and business competitive trends. Supports efforts to keep the senior management team informed of key industry, competitive, and product trends. Recommends new and enhanced capabilities and services.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Special Factors

• Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.