Strategic Partnerships Analyst - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Vanguard Group; Lees (PA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Group in Lees, PA seeks a Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships Analyst to help identify and evaluate strategic partnership opportunities, develop analyses and business cases, and contribute to the design and execution of partnerships. You will work across Enterprise Strategy, Enterprise Client, Vanguard's global businesses, and external organizations.

The role involves market research, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and preparing executive-ready presentations, with exposure to

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years related work experience.
• Two years’ experience in strategic partnerships, corporate development, management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or similar field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop executive-ready presentations and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, financial modeling, business case development, or similar analytical work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and operate effectively in collaborative, cross-functional environments.
• Undergraduate degree required in Business, Economics, Finance, or similar concentration.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation of strategic partnership opportunities through quantitative and qualitative analysis, including market research, business cases, financial models, scenario analysis, and executive presentations.
• Conduct market, ecosystem, and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, strategic themes, and potential partnership opportunities relevant to Vanguard's enterprise aspirations and business priorities.
• Develop market maps, partner landscapes, capability assessments, and opportunity briefs that help identify where external partnerships can accelerate Vanguard's objectives.
• Support Build / Buy / Partner assessments by evaluating strategic fit, potential value drivers, execution considerations, and key risks associated with alternative pathways.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating potential partners based on strategic fit, complementary capabilities, market position, and value creation potential.
• Support the development of partnership constructs, commercial models, governance frameworks, operating structures, and other materials used to evaluate and structure partnership opportunities.
• Prepare analyses, presentations, and recommendations for business leaders, senior stakeholders, and governance forums.
• Manage assigned workstreams with support while coordinating effectively with business sponsors, Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Technology, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of partnership frameworks, tools, market intelligence, playbooks, and best practices that strengthen Vanguard's partnership capabilities.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or similar

Job description

Vanguard Group in Lees, PA seeks a Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships Analyst to help identify and evaluate strategic partnership opportunities, develop analyses and business cases, and contribute to the design and execution of partnerships. You will work across Enterprise Strategy, Enterprise Client, Vanguard's global businesses, and external organizations.

The role involves market research, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and preparing executive-ready presentations, with exposure to