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Key Responsibilities and Required Skills for Executive Strategist

💰 $175,000 - $280,000

Strategy & PlanningExecutiveManagementCorporate Development

🎯 Role Definition

We are searching for a highly influential and analytical Executive Strategist to act as a trusted advisor to our senior leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will be the architect of our future, responsible for shaping and guiding the company's long-term corporate strategy. You will dissect complex market dynamics, anticipate competitive shifts, and identify untapped growth opportunities. The ideal candidate is a master storyteller who can translate vast amounts of data and ambiguous information into a clear, compelling strategic narrative. This isn't just a planning role; you will be instrumental in driving the execution of our most critical initiatives, ensuring our vision becomes a reality and delivers tangible business value.

📈 Career Progression

Typical Career Path

Entry Point From:

  • Senior Consultant / Engagement Manager (Top-tier Management Consulting)
  • Director of Corporate Strategy or Business Development
  • Senior Manager in Investment Banking or Private Equity

Advancement To:

  • Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
  • Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development
  • General Manager / Business Unit Head

Lateral Moves:

  • Vice President of Product
  • Chief of Staff to the CEO

Core Responsibilities

Primary Functions

  • Lead the annual and multi-year corporate strategic planning process, collaborating directly with the CEO and executive team to set enterprise-wide goals and priorities.
  • Conduct in-depth, continuous analysis of the market landscape, industry trends, and competitive environment to identify strategic threats and opportunities.
  • Develop and evaluate new growth strategies, including market entry, product line extensions, and new business model ideation, building the business case for investment.
  • Drive the M&A and strategic partnership pipeline, from target identification and strategic rationale development to due diligence and supporting integration planning.
  • Structure complex, ambiguous business problems and use a hypothesis-driven approach to deliver clear, data-supported recommendations to the C-suite.
  • Build sophisticated financial and operational models to assess the viability of strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and other capital allocation decisions.
  • Partner with business unit and functional leaders to ensure their strategic plans are aligned with the overarching corporate vision and drive cohesive execution.
  • Frame and analyze strategic choices, clarifying the trade-offs and potential outcomes to facilitate effective executive decision-making.
  • Act as a thought leader within the organization, bringing new ideas and external perspectives to challenge the status quo and foster innovation.
  • Prepare and deliver high-impact presentations and materials for the Board of Directors, investors, and other key external stakeholders.
  • Monitor the execution of strategic initiatives, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting frameworks to track progress and ensure accountability.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams on high-priority strategic projects, managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication from concept to completion.
  • Synthesize quantitative analysis and qualitative insights into compelling strategic narratives that mobilize the organization toward a common goal.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the company’s operational capabilities and technology stack to ensure strategic plans are feasible and grounded in reality.
  • Cultivate a network of external advisors, industry experts, and thought leaders to inform and enrich strategic thinking.
  • Champion a culture of strategic, data-driven decision-making throughout the entire organization.
  • Translate broad corporate objectives into specific, actionable projects and initiatives with clear ownership.
  • Facilitate executive-level workshops and offsites designed to tackle critical strategic questions and foster alignment.
    s- Assess the company's portfolio of businesses and products, recommending areas for investment, divestment, or optimization.
  • Serve as the primary internal consultant and subject matter expert on matters of corporate strategy, market intelligence, and long-range planning.

Secondary Functions

  • Prepare compelling materials and talking points for executive leadership ahead of key internal and external events.
  • Mentor and develop junior members of the strategy and corporate development teams.
  • Support ad-hoc strategic analysis and requests from the CEO and other members of the executive team.
  • Contribute to the development of the organization's thought leadership and public-facing strategic communications.

Required Skills & Competencies

Hard Skills (Technical)

  • Advanced Financial Modeling: Expertise in building complex financial models for valuation (DCF), M&A, and scenario analysis.
  • Strategic Planning Frameworks: Mastery of frameworks like SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, PESTLE, Ansoff Matrix, and Blue Ocean Strategy.
  • Market Analysis & Sizing: Proven ability to perform detailed market research, sizing, and competitive intelligence gathering.
  • Data Analysis & Synthesis: Skill in analyzing large, complex datasets and synthesizing them into actionable business insights (fluency in Excel is a must; experience with SQL, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus).
  • M&A and Due diligence: Experience with the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, including target screening, valuation, and diligence.
  • Project & Program Management: Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, managing timelines, stakeholders, and risks.

Soft Skills

  • Executive Presence & Communication: The ability to communicate, present, and build credibility with C-suite executives and the Board of Directors.
  • Stakeholder Influence & Management: Adept at navigating complex organizations, building consensus, and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
    -Structured & Analytical Thinking: Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to deconstruct ambiguous problems into a logical, structured approach.
  • Business Acumen: Deep understanding of business operations, P&L drivers, and what creates value in a corporate setting.
  • Storytelling with Data: The ability to craft a compelling narrative around data to drive understanding and decision-making.
  • Ambiguity Tolerance: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with incomplete information and evolving priorities.

Education & Experience

Educational Background

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) from a top-tier business school.

Relevant Fields of Study:

  • Business Administration
  • Finance
  • Economics
  • Engineering

Experience Requirements

Typical Experience Range: 8-15 years

Preferred: 5-7+ years of post-MBA experience, typically including 2-4 years at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain) and/or significant experience in a corporate strategy, corporate development, or investment banking role. Proven track record of influencing senior-level decision-making.

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