Senior Strategy Planning Associate: Drive Impact

Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel HQ, Inc. in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Strategy and Corporate Development team. You will work with the Chief Strategy Officer and executives to shape Mattel's corporate strategy and support the annual planning process.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, help advance M&A priorities, and partner with teams across the company to deliver measurable business impact while growing your strategic leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BA / BS degree from a top-tier university.
• 3+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or in-house strategy.
• Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.
• Superior communication skills.
• Growth mindset: curiosity, learning, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Shape Mattel's corporate strategy and support the annual strategic planning process.
• Partner with executives on strategic projects across the company, leading cross-functional teams to realize business impact.
• Support key M&A and corporate development priorities across the company.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Growth mindset

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Mattel HQ, Inc. in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Strategy and Corporate Development team. You will work with the Chief Strategy Officer and executives to shape Mattel's corporate strategy and support the annual planning process.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, help advance M&A priorities, and partner with teams across the company to deliver measurable business impact while growing your strategic leadership and communication skills.