Strategy Analyst

Job Description:

We are seeking an Analyst, Strategy to help support the development of Vertex’s corporate and business strategy. You will be part of the Chief Strategy Office (CSO) working closely with the Director, Strategy and Director, Innovation and other members of the CSO.

This position is is responsible for producing high-quality analysis, insights and recommendations primarily supporting the Office of Strategy key initiatives and secondarily assisting organization constituencies (Sales, Finance, Marketing, etc.) in ad-hoc competitive and market analysis requests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the development and execution of corporate strategy efforts / initiatives through high quality analysis, often utilizing 3rd party research, financial modeling, internal / external interviews and contacts, etc.

• At times, works with no or limited supervision (and often significant ambiguity) to drive small-scale strategy projects (or components related to larger strategy projects)

• Supports aspects of the organization's Merger and Acquisition (M&A) process (e.g. target identification, evaluation, etc.)

• Supports and drives ad-hoc analysis and intelligence-related requests from key internal constituencies.

• Responsible for curation and dissemination of such information internally.

• Identifies, tracks and assesses new markets, emerging technologies, and industry trends of relevance to Vertex near and long-term strategy.

• Maintains trusted relationships with key stakeholders departments across the organization.

• May lead projects and performs other duties as assigned.

• Occasional business travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional analytic and critical thinking skills.

• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to consider alternative views and solve complex problems.

• Strong research skills.

• Strong project management skills.

• Strong economic and financial modeling skills.

• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, some experience in programming languages.

• Ability to work independently to achieve required project timelines.

• Skill in communicating and presenting work product directly to senior executives.

• Exhibit expertise with respect to strategies, products, strategies, etc. of direct competitors.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate beyond boundaries of strategy organization.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Management, Finance required; MBA preferred.

• Five (5) plus years of experience.

• Two (2) plus years’ work experience in management consulting or corporate strategy with software or technology-specific focus / orientation.

• Venture capital, private equity experience a plus.

• Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Other Qualifications
The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.

• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.

• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.

• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.

• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.