Location: Boston,MA, USA
The Senior Associate conducts unprecedented or complex analyses and reporting in support of general business operations, special projects/initiatives and/or strategic/operational planning activities. The incumbent consults with management and business partners on matters of significance regarding strategic approaches, effectiveness of support functions, and business performance improvement opportunities. S/he is often assigned as a project lead on business unit initiatives of strategic importance.
Develops the company's long range strategic plans and identifies organization strengths, weaknesses and business opportunities. Plans, develops, administers and reviews the company or division strategy. Oversees the implementation of organization directives and policies and analyzes the company's economic, regulatory, market and competitive environment by conducting internal technical and financial analyses. Responsible for the strategic planning process which includes analysis of business performance vs. peers, gathering and understanding industry-specific trends and tracking peer company's performance (financial and competitive). Supports the executive leadership team on any strategic matters and interacts with other lines of business and corporate divisions to develop a deep understanding of critical issues and manage high priority strategic initiatives.Essential Functions/Responsibility Statements:
Defines and develops analytical approaches to unprecedented and complex issues.
Determines where measurement gaps exist and devises new metrics or reports to fill those gaps.
Reviews operational data/metrics, analyzes and synthesizes the data, then compiles into reports or presentations.
Navigates the entire firm in order to effectively complete tasks.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
Work Experience: 9+ years of relevant business planning, project and financial experience.
Skills and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge in a wide variety of systems coordination, process/product review initiatives and the development of management information requirements for related business functions
Ability to consult, build, and maintain solid working relationships in and outside of immediate department
Ability to determine and report priorities/metrics to senior management
Ability to manage multiple small to medium sized projects simultaneously
Ability to research, analyze, document, and present organizational metrics that drive business decisions
Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members
Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills
At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.
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Primary Location: Boston, MA, Boston
Other Locations: Massachusetts-Boston
Organization: Santander Holdings USA, Inc.