This role is part of a shared services team that supports multiple practices and works on key initiatives. Project Analysts will work in teams playing an active role in all aspects of client engagements. The Project Analyst will assist leading financial services companies (and other corporate entities) develop their business strategies, identify and implement opportunities to generate financial and operational efficiencies, and support all project related deliverables. This includes gathering and analyzing data and information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and assisting with the development of client recommendations. Significant time will be spent performing market research, creating financial analyses, and developing client deliverables in support of senior team members. The Project Analyst must support multiple simultaneous projects with time sensitive deadlines. SRM views the Project Analyst role as an entry level position through which new staff will develop skills required for a long-term career within the company. During the first few years with SRM, Project Analysts serve in a junior role on client engagements and work with colleagues and clients in the financial services industry. Once the Project Analyst demonstrates the skills to advance, they may transition into more senior roles including leading client engagements as a project manager or a more advanced position.
Required Skills/Abilities
• Excellent analytical skills coupled with an ability to synthesize findings in a written format.
• Strong technical skills with fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS products.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting concepts and experience in developing financial models.
• Ability to be a self-starter and to work in a deadline-driven team environment.
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
• Ability to effectively complete tasks through problem-solving and with only high-level direction.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree is required
Work Environment
• Position is based in Memphis, TN
• Positive, supportive work culture with a focus on company Core Values https://srmcorp.com/about/
• Business casual, hybrid work environment (4 days per week in the office and Fridays remote)
• Travel as necessary
• Competitive compensation at $70,000+
• Benefits to include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize findings in writing
- Fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft products
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Understanding of basic accounting concepts
- Experience developing financial models
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven team environment
- Ability to complete tasks independently with high-level direction
- Financial services industry experience
What We Do
Strategic Resource Management (SRM) is an independent global advisory and execution firm focused primarily on banks, credit unions, fintechs, and other organizations with payments needs. It combines strategic advisory, payments consulting, vendor sourcing and contract negotiation, and technology guidance and implementation. Drawing on sector expertise and benchmarking, SRM helps clients modernize operations, reduce expenses, uncover growth opportunities, improve performance, and strengthen their long-term competitiveness.
