Strategy Analyst

Walker Lovell Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Lovell Ltd in Fort Worth, TX seeks a strategy professional to shape corporate development, acquisitions and growth within a global industrial organisation. You'll work with senior leadership on evaluating M&A opportunities, market expansion and long-term value creation, directly influencing strategic decisions and capital allocation.

This role offers clear progression, exposure to international markets and the chance to drive cross-functional initiatives across commercial, finance and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, M&A, Transaction Advisory, Strategy Consulting or a closely related analytical role.
• Demonstrable exposure to strategic projects, M&A transactions, investment evaluation or commercial due diligence.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis capabilities.
• Experience conducting market assessments, competitive analysis and evaluating growth opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to convert complex analysis into clear strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Exposure to manufacturing, building materials, mining, heavy industry or other capital-intensive sectors would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of corporate strategy, identifying opportunities for organic and inorganic growth.
• Contribute to M&A activities, including target identification, preliminary screening, valuation, due diligence and strategic assessment.
• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking and industry analysis to identify emerging trends, risks and growth opportunities.
• Develop financial and commercial models to assess potential acquisitions, strategic investments and business expansion opportunities.
• Evaluate market attractiveness, competitive positioning and opportunities to enter new markets or strengthen existing operations.
• Prepare strategic recommendations, investment cases and executive-level presentations to support senior leadership decisions.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and finance leaders to evaluate strategic initiatives and translate analysis into actionable business plans.
• Support long-term strategic planning and initiatives designed to improve competitive advantage and enterprise value.

Skills

Corporate Strategy

M&A

Financial Modelling

Strategic Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Travel: Up to 15%

Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-linked bonus

What's in it for you?

Take the next step in your strategy career with an opportunity to directly influence acquisitions, market expansion and long-term growth within a leading international industrial organisation.

Working closely with senior leadership, you'll gain hands-on exposure to M&A transactions, strategic investment opportunities, competitive intelligence and corporate development, helping shape the future direction of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious strategy professional seeking meaningful involvement in high-impact commercial decisions.

Package

• Competitive base salary + performance-linked bonus
• Compensation reflecting experience and scope
• Direct exposure to senior executives and strategic decision-makers
• Involvement in M&A, corporate development and business transformation initiatives
• Clear progression opportunities within corporate strategy
• Opportunity to influence long-term growth across a global industrial business

Why this business

A globally established industrial organisation with a strong market presence and ambitious plans for continued growth.

Operating within a capital-intensive sector, the business is focused on identifying new growth opportunities, evaluating strategic acquisitions, strengthening its competitive position and driving long-term value creation.

You’ll join a commercially focused environment where strategy plays a central role in business development, investment decisions and shaping future operations.

What you'll be doing

• Support the development and execution of corporate strategy, identifying opportunities for organic and inorganic growth.
• Contribute to M&A activities, including target identification, preliminary screening, valuation, due diligence and strategic assessment.
• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking and industry analysis to identify emerging trends, risks and growth opportunities.
• Develop financial and commercial models to assess potential acquisitions, strategic investments and business expansion opportunities.
• Evaluate market attractiveness, competitive positioning and opportunities to enter new markets or strengthen existing operations.
• Prepare strategic recommendations, investment cases and executive-level presentations to support senior leadership decisions.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and finance leaders to evaluate strategic initiatives and translate analysis into actionable business plans.
• Support long-term strategic planning and initiatives designed to improve competitive advantage and enterprise value.

What you'll bring

• 2–5 years' experience in Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, M&A, Transaction Advisory, Strategy Consulting or a closely related analytical role.
• Demonstrable exposure to strategic projects, M&A transactions, investment evaluation or commercial due diligence.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis capabilities.
• Experience conducting market assessments, competitive analysis and evaluating growth opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to convert complex analysis into clear strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Exposure to manufacturing, building materials, mining, heavy industry or other capital-intensive sectors would be highly advantageous.

Who this suits

You're an analytically strong, commercially minded professional who wants to play an active role in shaping business strategy.

You may currently work in Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, M&A Advisory, Transaction Services or Strategy Consulting and are looking to move into an in-house role with greater ownership of strategic initiatives.

You enjoy evaluating acquisition opportunities, analysing markets, identifying competitive advantages and building compelling business cases.

Most importantly, you're motivated by the opportunity to influence real business decisions, investment activity and long-term corporate growth, rather than focusing primarily on routine financial reporting or traditional FP&A.