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Manager, Strategy & Operations - New Initiatives (Hybrid)

ChicagoFull-time$115k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Shape strategic direction and optimize business performance by conducting market studies, building business models, and managing acquisitions or new business start-ups.

Role type

Manager, Strategy & Operations (Corporate Development)

Builds

Business strategies, business models, and new business initiatives (organic and inorganic)

Domain

Financial Technology (FinTech) / Corporate Strategy

Required skills

Market research, business modeling, financial forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, business integration, risk management, data analysis

Preferred skills

MBA, experience in consulting or investment banking, M&A experience

Technologies

Financial modeling tools, data analysis platforms

Responsibilities

Conduct market studies and competitive landscape analyses; Build and manage complex business models for M&A and new products; Support leadership in developing business strategies; Participate in financial forecasting and budgeting; Support business integration or new business start-up projects; Monitor and analyze KPIs and financial metrics; Assist in managing business risks and operational efficiencies.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight