Job Title : Business Strategy Analyst
Location : Charlotte, North Carolina
Job Type : Full Time
Job Summary
Our client is a leading organization in the financial services and insurance industry, known for using data-driven insights to shape business strategy and deliver exceptional customer experiences. They are seeking a Senior Strategy & Analytics Lead to drive strategic decision-making, guide cross-functional initiatives, and deliver actionable insights that influence organizational direction and performance.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with senior leaders and business stakeholders to translate complex data insights into strategic recommendations that shape business and financial outcomes.
- Lead the integration of analytics into business strategy, helping define priorities, measure success, and assess progress toward key performance goals.
- Build and refine analytical frameworks to evaluate assumptions, test hypotheses, and uncover new opportunities across the organization.
- Collaborate across functions such as Product, Pricing, Marketing, Sales, Credit Risk, and Member Experience to identify trends, optimize performance, and drive sustainable growth.
- Apply advanced analytical methods and data storytelling to improve forecasting, scenario planning, and risk evaluation.
- Present insights to executive teams, guiding them toward informed, data-backed strategic decisions.
- Lead and mentor junior analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and professional growth.
- Ensure all activities align with company policies, risk management standards, and compliance requirements.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of combined experience in data analytics, strategic consulting, or business strategy (Master’s degree may substitute for part of the experience).
- Proven ability to translate data and market insights into actionable business strategies.
- Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing senior leaders and driving strategic alignment across teams.
- Expertise in analytical and visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, Python, R, SQL, SAS, Snowflake, or Adobe Analytics.
- Demonstrated strength in hypothesis-driven problem-solving and financial analysis.
What Sets You Apart
- Experience developing forecasts using both historical and emerging market trends.
- Proven ability to perform sensitivity and scenario analyses, evaluate key performance indicators, and report on plan versus actual performance.
- Knowledge of marketing analytics, attribution modeling, and testing methodologies to enhance data-driven recommendations.
- Background in the Property & Casualty insurance industry or related financial services sectors.
