Analyst - Strategy & Commercial Development (Job ID 643157)

Summary Description

At Certegy, we’re changing the payments landscape by providing faster, and more efficient ways to securely connect retailers and consumers. Our technology provides both traditional and cutting-edge techniques for merchants to accept and verify payments.

Our clients range in size from locally owned small businesses to the largest retailers in America, many of which have relied on us for over fifty years to provide check verification and warranty services, Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment solutions, and risk management expertise.

We are looking for an analyst to support our strategic planning, commercial, and finance activities. This position requires strong analytical, communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively engage with executive leadership, clients, and other high-profile audiences with a high level of finesse, diplomacy and professionalism. The position requires the ability to present oneself in a highly professional manner, well developed written and oral communication skills, and a responsive, flexible and thorough approach to work. This person must have the ability to instill confidence and work well with a wide variety of people. The work requires a high level of discretion and often requires the use and handling of confidential information.

The successful candidate is an intelligent, creative, and motivated individual who has demonstrated a high degree of achievement via 1-3 years of experience at a top-tier investment bank, private equity firm, or consultancy.   The successful candidate will be expected to learn quickly, manage a significant workload under tight deadlines, and flourish in a team-based environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

·         Solve complex problems under tight deadlines by transforming data into meaningful insights

·         Help maintain the company’s financial model, including extensive scenario analysis

·         Analyze operational performance and commercial opportunities to drive revenue growth and margin improvement

·         Determine appropriate financial measures used to report and evaluate the business

·         Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to determine appropriate financial measures used to report and evaluate business performance as well as build budgets, quarterly forecasts and variance analysis

·         Assess potential acquisition targets via commercial and financial due diligence

·         Develop presentation materials to concisely articulate detailed analysis for investors and portfolio company management teams

·         Assist in the preparation of quarterly board materials and other key company presentations

Skills & Specifications

·         Strong modeling and analytical capabilities including fluency with Excel

·         Exceptional analytical abilities, with a talent for identifying hidden patterns and trends within large, complex data sets

·         Outstanding PowerPoint presentation development skills with competency in Microsoft Office applications generally

·         Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills a must including the ability to explain and/or present analysis to colleagues, clients, and executive leadership

·         A high degree of flexibility, ability to work in self-directed and team environments, and ability to interact on a variety of personal and professional levels

Education & Qualifications

·         BS/BA in Finance, economics, engineering, accounting, computer science, or a related field from a top university

·         1-3 years’ experience at a top-tier investment bank, private equity firm, or consultancy