Strategy & Operations Associate

Overview: 

The Strategy & Operations Associate will support the vision and strategic direction of the organization, contributing to the development of new initiatives, processes, and products that drive innovation and growth. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and external partners, conducting research, and analyzing data to quantify the success of strategic projects. Reporting directly to the Senior VP of Strategy & Innovation, the Associate will play a key role in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization. 

This is a hybrid position based out of our New York City headquarters. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Support strategic planning and innovation initiatives to drive organizational goals. 
• Conduct research to collect data and background information for business planning and innovation projects. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners on experimentation, testing, and prototyping of new products and processes. 
• Perform data collection and analysis to evaluate the impact of strategic initiatives. 
• Prepare and present summaries, exhibits, and reports detailing findings and innovation efforts. 
• Work on ad-hoc projects and support operations in a dynamic environment. 
• Assist in creating presentations and leading meetings related to strategic initiatives. 
• Lead and execute projects zero to one, ensuring completion from start to finish. 

What You Have: 

• 1+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, operations, or a related field. 
• Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Strategy, or a related discipline. 
• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and presentation. 
• Proficiency in Excel and the ability to create and deliver compelling presentations. 
• Creative problem-solving ability and a growth mindset. 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills. 
• Experience in fast-paced environments, such as start-ups, with high autonomy preferred. 
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and structure tasks effectively. 

What We Offer:  

The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000. Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.  

You will also be eligible for the following benefits:  

• 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans  
• Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans  
• Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate  
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform  
• Free snacks and beverages in the office  
• Thursday Happy hour and “Summer Fridays”  
• Year-round corporate athletic league Casual work environment, team building, and other social events  

About Guidepoint:  

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.  

Backed by a network of nearly 1.5 million experts and Guidepoint’s 1,300 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.  

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience. 

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