Strategic Initiatives Intern supporting execution of ULSE's organizational strategy through research and project coordination. Engage in strategic planning within a non - profit environment.
About the role
- Strategy Lead driving strategic planning and execution for mylo, a fintech platform. Focused on operational efficiency and market insights to accelerate business growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation and implementation of strategic initiatives and roadmaps.
- Translate high-level goals into actionable plans with clear milestones and KPIs.
- Conduct market, consumer, and competitive research to inform strategic decisions.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and fintech innovations to identify opportunities and risks.
- Perform deep-dive analyses to uncover root causes of business challenges.
- Leverage data to generate actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
- Build dashboards and reporting frameworks to track performance and inform decision-making.
- Own the implementation of critical strategic projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
- Identify roadblocks and proactively manage risks to ensure smooth execution.
- Align stakeholders across Growth, Risk, Product, Operations, and Finance to drive seamless strategy execution.
- Facilitate effective communication and accountability between squads.
- Develop and manage KPIs, milestone tracking, and dashboards to monitor progress and impact.
- Deliver regular reporting to leadership with actionable insights.
Requirements
- **Experience**
- 4+ years in strategy, consultancy or quantitative research.
- Fintech or startup experience is a strong plus.
- **Data & Insights Expertise**
- Strong analytical skills with proven ability to interpret and synthesize complex data.
- Proficiency in Excel; SQL knowledge is a plus.
- Experience in building dashboards and using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is highly desirable.
- **Research & Benchmarking**
- Hands-on experience with market research, competitor analysis, and industry benchmarking.
- **Strategic Thinking**
- Ability to develop and implement strategies in fast-paced environments.
- **Communication & Collaboration**
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to present insights and recommendations clearly to senior leadership.
- **Problem-Solving**
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
Benefits
- **Office environment**: When you come to our b_labs office, you'll find creative workspaces, a well-equipped kitchen, and an open design to foster collaboration between teams.
- **Flexibility**: You know best whether you want to work from home or in the office. However, if you want to join your teammates onsite, we will subsidize the costs for lunch to foster the b_labs office community
- **Equipment**: From "Day 1" you will receive all the equipment you need be successful at work. Therefore, you can choose your laptop and get all the tools you need to stay on top of your game.
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Not specified
Degree requirement
Tech skills
Location requirements
Managing Director leading M&A and strategic advisory activities for Guy Carpenter. Overseeing transactions and advisory teams in global reinsurance markets from Chicago or New York.
Strategy Consultant II supporting the development of operational strategies for a major insurance provider. Analyzing data and collaborating with senior leadership to drive growth and innovation.
Chef de projets stratégiques pour Pharmascience, collaborant avec la direction sur des initiatives de croissance. Évaluer l'efficacité et piloter des projets avec des équipes multidisciplinaires.
Omnichannel Strategy Manager at Johnson Outdoors creating strategies for e - retailers. Partnering with sales teams to align digital execution with business priorities and goals.
Head of Business Strategy and M&A driving strategic projects at Deutsche Börse AG. Collaborating with teams to enhance competitive position and support profitable business expansion.
Internship in energy sector with UTILITY PARTNERS automating processes and developing internal tools. Involves researching innovations and supporting projects with management.
Senior Associate in Corporate Strategy at PayPal analyzing critical business questions and strategic content. Collaborating across teams to incubate new products in a fast - paced environment.
Strategy Consultant developing strategic solutions for clients in retail and consumer goods. Building compelling presentations and collaborating with senior client stakeholders to drive results.
Manager of Strategic Projects & Initiatives focusing on sales enablement strategies at Manulife. Leading cross - functional projects, providing people leadership and measuring outcomes.