Associate, Strategy Analyst Job

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC™) is a mission-driven organization, with a vision to be the global leader in ensuring every talented person can benefit from the best business education for them. The organization's priority is to heighten its impact in promoting graduate management education and attracting a qualified and diverse candidate pool from around the world.



The Associate, Strategy Analyst is responsible for supporting the Business Planning & Analysis function by providing business and strategic analysis support to various functions within GMAC and assisting with the administration of day-to-day operations of Corporate Services. This role is assigned to special projects in the areas that support the strategic goals based on project prioritization and departmental need.



Key Responsibilities:

• Provide business and strategic support to GMAC, as directed. Specific tasks may include activities such as collecting, reporting, and analyzing data, building databases, researching trends, coordinating meetings, and any other tasks as assigned.
  


• Provide support in creating/crafting PowerPoints, visuals and other presentation materials across functions. This includes effectively managing the collating, editing, and creation of presentation materials as outlined by management.
  


• Other responsibilities and duties, as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Statistics or any data/analysis related discipline; Or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
  


• 1-2 years of work experience.
  


• Strong PC skills, to include Microsoft Office, specifically competent in Excel and PowerPoint.
  


• Desire to learn new software tools and skills as relevant to providing analysis in the position (e.g., SPSS, R, PowerBI, Workday).
  


• Detail oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  


• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  


• Ability to work in-office and remotely according to GMAC's hybrid work environment.
  

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Desire to learn and work in various areas and departments across GMAC.
  


• Comfortable with project-oriented assignments.
  


• Communication skills necessary to take direction from and coordinate with individuals across the organization.
  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



At GMAC, we offer:

• Comprehensive and locally competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement program, and more!)
  


• Generous Paid-time Off
  


• Holiday Leave
  


• Hybrid Work Environment
  


• Free parking
  


• Work for a mission-driven organization helping to develop the next generation of responsible leaders and change makers
  


• Opportunity to utilize your skills and professionally grow and develop
  

​Envision yourself joining GMAC, a team of smart thinkers that are resilient, adaptive and who take our values to heart. We work as a team and are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to work for a world where every talented person can benefit from the best business education for them.

GMAC's value proposition offers our talented employees the ideal climate for innovation, and colleagues who are motivated and proactive, with diverse backgrounds and approaches.