Strategy Consultant – SC3185

R.W. Mercer Co.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-work support

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

R.W. Mercer Co. is seeking a Strategy Consultant to drive growth, strategic planning, and operational improvements across the organization.

You will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to translate data and market insights into actionable recommendations and measurable initiatives. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and to present findings clearly to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a business-related field.
• Experience in strategy consulting, management consulting, business analysis, or corporate strategy.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with market, competitive, or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic recommendations by analyzing objectives, challenges, and data.
• Conduct business analysis across financial, operational, customer, and market information.
• Support strategic planning with leadership to align plans with goals.
• Identify growth opportunities across markets, segments, and products.
• Improve operations by assessing processes and proposing efficiencies.
• Build structured business cases and financial analyses for initiatives.
• Coordinate strategic projects from planning to implementation and tracking.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress and impact to leadership.
• Conduct competitive research and monitor industry trends.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to execute initiatives.
• Prepare executive presentations and concise reports for stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with strategies.
• Support organizational change initiatives and technology adoption.
• Measure outcomes and adjust strategies based on performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Business analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field

MBA or advanced degree in related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

BI platforms

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical, business-minded, and results-oriented Strategy Consultant to support organizational growth, strategic planning, operational improvement, and business transformation initiatives. The Strategy Consultant will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to analyze complex business challenges, develop actionable recommendations, and support the implementation of strategies that improve organizational performance.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder-management skills. This position requires the ability to translate business data and market insights into practical strategies while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Strategic Recommendations: Analyze business objectives, organizational challenges, market conditions, and operational data to develop practical and measurable strategic recommendations.
• Conduct Business Analysis: Evaluate financial, operational, customer, competitive, and market information to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Support Strategic Planning: Partner with leadership and business stakeholders to develop short-term and long-term strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify Growth Opportunities: Research markets, customer segments, products, services, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for revenue growth, expansion, and operational development.
• Improve Business Operations: Assess existing processes and workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements that increase productivity, quality, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Build Business Cases: Develop structured business cases, financial analyses, presentations, and supporting documentation for strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Manage Strategic Projects: Coordinate strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, including defining objectives, milestones, deliverables, resources, risks, and success measures.
• Monitor Performance: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze results, and provide leadership with regular updates regarding progress and business impact.
• Conduct Competitive Research: Monitor competitors, industry developments, emerging technologies, customer trends, and economic factors that may affect organizational strategy.
• Facilitate Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with finance, operations, technology, marketing, sales, human resources, and other departments to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned and effectively executed.
• Prepare Executive Presentations: Translate complex research and analysis into concise reports, dashboards, presentations, and recommendations for senior executives and other stakeholders.
• Identify and Mitigate Risks: Evaluate potential risks associated with strategic initiatives and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support Change Initiatives: Assist with organizational transformation, process improvement, technology adoption, restructuring, and other strategic change programs.
• Measure Strategic Outcomes: Assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies and recommend adjustments based on performance data, stakeholder feedback, and changing business conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management, Strategy, Consulting, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, management consulting, business analysis, corporate strategy, operations, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business problems and develop actionable recommendations.
• Experience conducting market, competitive, operational, or financial analysis.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and business-analysis tools.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, reports, dashboards, and business cases.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with management consulting or corporate strategy.
• Experience supporting enterprise transformation or organizational change initiatives.
• Familiarity with financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Experience with business intelligence, data visualization, or analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of strategic planning frameworks, process improvement methodologies, and performance management.
• Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand the broader business environment and connect individual initiatives to organizational objectives.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Ability to break down complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations, financial considerations, market dynamics, and organizational performance.
• Communication: Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Ability to organize complex initiatives, establish priorities, manage deadlines, and track deliverables.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to establish productive relationships and facilitate collaboration across departments and leadership levels.
• Adaptability: Ability to operate effectively in changing environments and respond to evolving business priorities.

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality and impact of strategic recommendations.
• Successful completion of strategic initiatives.
• Achievement of project milestones and objectives.
• Operational efficiencies and measurable improvements generated.
• Quality and accuracy of business analysis.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and collaboration.
• Identification and development of new business opportunities.
• Progress against organizational strategic objectives.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $118,000–$160,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Additional compensation and benefits may include:

• Competitive biweekly salary.
• Performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) or retirement savings plan.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Remote-work support where applicable.
• Phone and internet stipend where applicable.
• Opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility.

Work Environment

This position may be performed remotely or in a hybrid environment, depending on organizational requirements. The Strategy Consultant is expected to maintain a professional working environment, communicate effectively through digital collaboration platforms, and remain available for scheduled meetings and strategic working sessions.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities to qualified candidates. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, business requirements, and organizational needs without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Position: Strategy Consultant

Annual Rate: $118,000–$160,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

Pay: Biweekly