Corporate Strategy Analyst

Coda Search│Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm is seeking a Corporate Strategy Analyst to partner with senior leaders, analyze strategic questions, and develop recommendations across firm-wide priorities. You will move between big-picture strategy and detailed financial analysis, supporting new business opportunities, M&A assessments, and cross-firm initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years in analytical roles, strong modeling and Excel skills, and a track record of delivering polished presentations

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or similar analytical role.
• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution in business, economics, finance, engineering, or related field.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, form hypotheses, and distill insights from large and varied data sets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience building polished presentations in PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
• Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market, industry, and competitive analyses to inform firm strategy and identify new growth opportunities
• Build and maintain financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives, new fund strategies, and potential acquisitions or partnerships
• Synthesize complex data and research into clear, concise recommendations and executive-ready materials for senior leadership and the Partnership
• Support the annual strategic planning process, including goal setting, KPI development, and progress tracking
• Partner with investment teams, finance, operations, fundraising, and other functions to gather insights and drive cross-functional initiatives
• Manage workstreams end to end, from scoping and hypothesis development through analysis, communication of findings, and follow-through
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity across the asset management landscape and flag implications for the firm
• Track and report on the progress of strategic initiatives, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and next steps
• Contribute to board, investor, and leadership presentations and ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

My client is a leading global alternative asset management firm investing across private equity, growth, real estate, credit, and impact strategies. My client's platform spans multiple geographies and sectors, and it prides itself on a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where talented people are given real responsibility early. The Corporate Strategy team works directly with senior leadership to shape the firm's long-term direction, evaluate new opportunities, and drive the initiatives that will define its next phase of growth.

Role Overview

The Corporate Strategy Analyst will partner with senior leaders to analyze strategic questions, develop recommendations, and support execution of firm-wide priorities. This is a high-visibility role for a analytical, structured thinker who is comfortable moving between big-picture strategy and detailed financial and market analysis. You will work on a diverse set of projects, including new business and product opportunities, competitive and market assessments, M&A and partnership evaluation, and cross-firm operating initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market, industry, and competitive analyses to inform firm strategy and identify new growth opportunities
• Build and maintain financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives, new fund strategies, and potential acquisitions or partnerships
• Synthesize complex data and research into clear, concise recommendations and executive-ready materials for senior leadership and the Partnership
• Support the annual strategic planning process, including goal setting, KPI development, and progress tracking
• Partner with investment teams, finance, operations, fundraising, and other functions to gather insights and drive cross-functional initiatives
• Manage workstreams end to end, from scoping and hypothesis development through analysis, communication of findings, and follow-through
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity across the asset management landscape and flag implications for the firm
• Track and report on the progress of strategic initiatives, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and next steps
• Contribute to board, investor, and leadership presentations and ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role
• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution in business, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, form hypotheses, and distill insights from large and varied data sets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience building polished presentations in PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
• Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders