Strategy & Operations Associate

Strategy & Operations Associate

Role Overview

As a Strategy & Operations Associate, you will contribute to critical areas such as finance, analytics, and business operations, helping build the success of the Commercial Strategy team. This role is designed to evolve into a more senior position for the right candidate.

This position offers the chance to make a tangible impact by supporting strategic initiatives and operational efficiency. You will play a vital role in ensuring that the Commercial Strategy team meets and exceeds its goals through effective collaboration, data-driven insights, and proactive problem-solving.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a driven and resourceful individual who embodies operational excellence and thrives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate :

• Acts as an effective partner to the EVP of Commercial Strategy, proactively identifying and addressing needs before they become challenges.
• Manages time and priorities effectively, demonstrating agility and comfort in shifting gears as situations evolve.
• Excels at building and maintaining relationships with Regional Finance teams, Client Finance, New Business Development, Project Management, Account teams, and external stakeholders.
• Is highly detail-oriented, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in all tasks.
• Embraces versatility, willing to take on varied responsibilities and contribute wherever needed to support the team's success.
• Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in solving complex problems, leveraging existing organizational resources effectively.
• Possesses strong common sense and operational acumen, understanding what it takes to "keep the trains running on time."
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work, viewing it as a reflection of personal and professional standards.
• Is a pragmatic decision-maker, adept at assessing risks and benefits while identifying gaps in data or information required to make strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

This role encompasses a range of responsibilities within Commercial Strategy, with significant opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Key responsibilities include :

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including :

NYC Salary range : $85,000 - $100,000

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current / former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's / applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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Salary : $85,000 - $100,000