Enterprise Strategist (Perm - Hybrid at our Chicago HQ by O'Hare Airport)

As the Enterprise Strategist, you will guide and drive the strategic direction and vision of the company to align with the overall mission and vision, organizational goals, drive growth initiatives and ensure the company remains competitive within a continuously evolving market. Responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing strategic initiatives that drive the company's growth. Conduct market research, analyze business performance and collaborate with senior leaders to formulate and execute strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze member prospect dynamics, competitive landscape, regulatory changes, innovation trends, and economic factors and present strategic opportunities or risks.
• Educate executive, senior and board of directors on relevant changes in the micro landscape.
• Collaborate with and facilitate strategic planning sessions with senior leadership to define and prioritize strategic initiatives as well as reaffirming Alliant's strategic mid to long-term plans.
• Work with the executive and senior leaders to translate the strategic plan into an ongoing operational plan, ensuring alignment across the organization.
• Coordinate resource allocation in areas such as marketing, technology, operating expenses, capital including financial planning in partnership with the Finance.
• Clarify pacing and sequencing of strategic initiatives in collaboration with the other areas including Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).
• Identify, evaluate, and assess inorganic opportunities that advance Alliant's strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic analysis and business insights on key inorganic opportunities, including vendor partnerships, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and joint ventures (JVs).
• Lead, develop or contribute significantly to the execution and integration of strategic transactions including but not limited to business cases, feasibility studies, and financial models for new strategic initiatives.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to provide high-quality decision framing on critical strategic questions, supporting the executive team in making informed choices.
• Develop reports and presentations for the Board of Directors and other stakeholders on strategic progress and outcomes.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with strategic initiatives and develop mitigation strategies. Stay informed about regulatory changes, economic shifts, and other external factors that could impact the company's strategy.

Education

• Bachelors Degree - Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related - Minimum
• Graduate Degree - Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related - Preferred

Years of Experience

• 8 Years - Strategic consulting/planning, corporate strategy, or related - Minimum

You will benefit from:

• Competitive medical, dental, and free vision benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Competitive compensation plan
• Gym memberships discounts
• Generous PTO and banking holidays off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with immediate employer match and vesting

Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.
The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.