Strategic Partnerships & Growth Analyst

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an Analyst in Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships to help identify, evaluate, and develop strategic partnership opportunities that advance enterprise priorities and create value for clients. The role spans enterprise strategy, client groups, and external collaborators to build expertise in partnership development, market analysis, and inorganic growth.

The analyst will conduct market research, financial modeling, and create executive-ready materials, collaborating across

Qualifications

• 3–5 years related work experience in partnerships, corporate development, or consulting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to develop executive-ready presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including market research and financial analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of strategic partnership opportunities with market research, business cases, and financial models.
• Conduct market, ecosystem, and competitive analyses to identify trends and partnerships.
• Develop partner landscapes, capability assessments, and opportunity briefs to guide decisions.
• Assist Build/Buy/Partner assessments evaluating strategic fit, value drivers, and risks.
• Prepare analyses and recommendations for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Coordinate with sponsors, Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Operations to advance initiatives.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance

Job description

Vanguard is seeking an Analyst in Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships to help identify, evaluate, and develop strategic partnership opportunities that advance enterprise priorities and create value for clients. The role spans enterprise strategy, client groups, and external collaborators to build expertise in partnership development, market analysis, and inorganic growth.

The analyst will conduct market research, financial modeling, and create executive-ready materials, collaborating across