Strategy Analyst

DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:This highly visible role will have responsibilities in a wide range of critical corporate initiatives, including corporate strategy, business development, and corporate development. These initiatives will help drive success of our current business, while also paving the way for new products, services, and business lines.This role is part of a small, high-impact team and will report to the Director of Strategic Finance.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Corporate StrategySupport the development and execution of our long-term corporate strategic plans and prioritiesCommunicate the company's progress toward its goals and drive alignment each month via a scorecard of key corporate metricsPartner with leaders across business lines to ensure that their objectives align with the overall corporate strategy, and assist with projects across the bank by turning data and analytics into actionable recommendations, advice, and insightsBuild business cases and financial plans to drive decisions on enterprise-wide initiatives, enabling us to move fast and stay focusedBusiness Development/Innovation/Intellectual PropertyDiscover and launch unique partnerships to improve the customer experience, help transform the bank, and generate additional revenueOversee the creation of our corporate innovation portfolio, and recommend structure and governance of the portfolioCorporate DevelopmentAssist in analysis for potential M&A transactions throughout the deal cycle, taking ownership of key assumptions and data while leading internal teams and working with our external advisorsSource and recommend potential non-bank investment or acquisition opportunities that give us a strategic advantage in the market place, align with our goals/vision, and provide the potential for financial returns.Adhere to Seacoast Bank's code of conduct.Thought LeadershipBuild external relationships and exposure to help position Seacoast as a thought leader in the industry and find additional business opportunitiesDrive long-term thinking and challenge the status quo by bringing in new ideas and opportunities that help the bank achieve its strategic objectivesCreate awareness among executives and all associates to general and specific industry trends that may shape our strategy/opportunitiesEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: BA/BS degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or StatisticsMBA strongly preferred or Masters degree in Business, Economics, or Finance5+ years in corporate development, private equity, financial modeling, strategic consulting, investment banking or equivalent experienceStrong analytical and modeling skillset (especially as it relates to business problems)Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially PowerPoint and Excel)Strong record of leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activitiesThe Statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Because these statements are general, the job description is used for a variety of purposes including job evaluations; performance reviews; recruitment; etc. All Associates are required to adhere to the highest legal and ethical standards applicable to our industry. It is the policy of Seacoast Bank that all Associates will be familiar and compliant with all regulatory, legal, ethical and Bank risk mitigation requirements pertaining to both our industry and their individual roles. This includes the on time, successful completion of annual required training post-hire and effective execution of role responsibilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.