Strategy Associate

• Collaborate with the Strategy Director and the Executive Leadership Team to identify and plan operational and strategic priorities
• Oversee cross-functional projects and initiatives spanning technology, marketing, finance, sales, and HR
• Lead transformation initiatives, from analysis and recommendation through execution
• Track OKRs, KPIs, the Business Plan, and key projects
• Prepare materials related to investor relations, consulting engagements, the BPCE Group, and M&A activities
• Optimize existing processes and communicate with the Leadership Team to ensure alignment and achievement of objectives
• Prepare All-Hands meetings
• Conduct strategic monitoring of the market environment and internal data
• Act as Project Manager for a range of strategic and complex projects
• Contribute to the effective execution of the company’s strategy and the monitoring of operational and financial performance

Requirements

• Graduate of a business school or engineering school
• At least 3 years of experience in Tier 1 strategy consulting or M&A
• Experience in a start-up/fintech or, ideally, prior experience in a similar Chief of Staff role
• Fast learner with a strong interest in the payments industry
• Outstanding analytical and synthesis skills
• Proficiency in project management, modeling, and reporting tools
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with all functions and departments across the organization
• Creative, with a strategic mindset
• Full professional fluency in both spoken and written English and French

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, project management, and operational optimization, with a strong focus on collaboration across functions. Proficient in analyzing market data and tracking performance metrics to drive business success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• M&A Experience
• Analytical Skills
• Fluency in English and French

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Modeling Tools
• Reporting Tools
• OKR Tracking
• KPI Tracking
• Business Plan Preparation
• Market Analysis
• Financial Performance Monitoring
• Transformation Initiatives
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Creativity
• Strategic Mindset

Industry Keywords

• Strategy Consulting
• Fintech
• Payments Industry
• Investor Relations
• Start-Up Experience