Analyst, Corporate Strategy

Company: CardWorks
Location: Woodbury
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

CardWorks is a family oriented company that strives for excellence. We are seeking a strong, innovative and strategical minded Corporate Strategy Analyst to help make an everlasting impact on the organization! If you are looking for an entry-level opportunity, which will allow you to build strong business relationships, uncover opportunities to grow our business, and add significant value to the work we do, this is the opportunity for you!

Why CardWorks?
CardWorks, through its subsidiaries CardWorks Servicing and Merrick Bank, is one of the largest privately-held providers of outsourcing services for bankcard-related products to banks and non-bank lenders in North America and a top-20 issuer of Visa credit cards. For over 30 years, our Guiding Principles, such as doing the right thing, putting the customer first, and Earn, Learn, and Have Fun (E.L.F), have helped shape our world class organization into an Employer of Choice. We value our employees and provide generous benefits to include:

• Company subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid time off
• 401K retirement plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Our Critical Values makes our work environment highly desirable. Our Critical Values include Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Communication, Accountability, and Learning. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.
  
  What will you do as a Corporate Strategy Analyst for CardWorks?
  The Corporate Strategy team is dedicated to facilitating and executing specific strategic initiatives that fall outside of the day-to-day operations of the Company. As an Analyst in the department, you will work with people across the Company to drive a wide variety of strategic, operational, and corporate projects that will create value for the Company. This developmental opportunity is a unique prospect role for anyone looking to learn and develop while taking on increasing levels of responsibility within the role over time.
  
  • Conducts qualitative research on market trends, competitive positioning, and other strategic themes
  • Apprises internal stakeholders (senior management, Business Unit and Function Area leaders, etc.) of relevant information to ensure they can effectively run their Business Unit or Functional Area
  • Prepares financial models to analyze potential M&A, partnership, or other strategic opportunities that the Company is evaluating
  • Assists in conducting due diligence on potential M&A, partnership, or other strategic opportunities that the Company is evaluating
  • Develops and maintain str ong working relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Develops a strong understanding of CardWorks' Business Units and Functional Areas
  • Assists Business Units and Functional Areas in executing strategic priorities, special projects, and / or ad hoc analyses critical to their Business Unit or Functional Area
  • Drafts communication materials with key messages and conclusions for internal stakeholders
  • Assists in preparation of quarterly materials for the Board of Directors
  • Performs other duties as assigned Job Requirements: Qualifications and Experience:
    
    • Bachelors' degree in business or finance required
    • One (1) to two (2) years of relevant work experience including financial modeling and valuation experience required, with a background in financial services preferred
    • Prior experience working in M&A environment, highly desirable
    • Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, necessary for the creation of reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and the Board of Directors
    • Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills, must be able to synthesize information and develop insights and / or opinions for internal projects
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of leadership and employees within the organization
    • Ability to manage multiple work streams and competing priorities
      Work From Home Requirements
      Because your initial employment experience will be predominantly remote, the Company requires that you maintain the following additional items, as a condition of employment, and until our offices re-open more fully.
      
      • Dedicated work space that minimizes noise and outside disruption, and protects confidential and secure information
      • Smart phone mobile device with minimum operating systems: Android 5 or IOS 9
      • High Speed Wired Internet: Download speed of 30 MBPS and Upload speed of 5-10 MBPS minimum

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