Senior Associate, Corporate Strategy

About Ascent

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct logistics services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust solutions for our customers, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.

Our Guiding Principles

At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.

What You’ll Do

We seek a strategy professional who has a creative, analytical mindset, wants to take on challenging projects, and enjoys working autonomously.  The right candidate will seek to creatively apply their quantitative and problem-solving capabilities to a wide range of applications across Ascent’s business.  You will be working on mission-critical projects to support Ascent’s growth trajectory, working alongside Ascent’s leadership team and all of Ascent’s operating segments.

The Senior Associate, Corporate Strategy reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Strategy.  The position may either work remotely or under a hybrid schedule based out of one of Ascent’s US-based office locations.  Travel to Ascent’s corporate headquarters in Belleville, Michigan, will be required periodically (up to 50% of time).

Key responsibilities of the Senior Associate, Corporate Strategy are as follows:

• Lead cross-functional teams in growth projects and cost-saving initiatives, helping to execute Ascent’s value creation plan
• Analyze KPIs and financial data to develop actionable insights and support execution of identified actions within the business
• Support Ascent’s customer base on key projects, continuous improvement initiatives, reporting, and strategic positioning
• Build financial and operating models for a wide range of applications in support of Ascent’s growth initiatives, operational management, and pricing strategies
• Perform creative analysis to underwrite investment projects, enable strategic decision-making, strengthen customer relationships, and continually improve Ascent’s business practices
• Support Ascent’s corporate development efforts and M&A strategy

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or similar degree

• 4+ years of work experience in private equity, investment banking, and/or management consulting

• Strong modeling capabilities
• Working knowledge of financial statement concepts

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ascent’s Competitive Benefits

• 401(k) and employer matching

• Life Insurance

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Wellness Program

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay

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