Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations

Huron

full-time

Posted on: 1/29/2026

Location Type: Remote

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About the role

Own major workstreams and help teams solve ambiguous problems with rigorous, hands-on analysis
Structure problems and build the workplan: define hypotheses, prioritize analyses, and break work into clear workstreams and outputs
Lead core analyses: financial/profitability analysis, operational diagnostics, cost and complexity drivers, and value-creation sizing
Synthesize insights into a point of view: convert analysis into a tight storyline and clear recommendations for executives and investors
Run the workstream day-to-day: manage timelines, risks, and dependencies; keep stakeholders aligned; raise issues early with leadership
Coach and develop junior team members: provide direction, quality-check work, and teach structured problem solving
Facilitate working sessions, present findings, and build credibility through crisp communication and “so-what” thinking

MBA required (top-tier program preferred)
4+ years of experience in consulting, private equity ops/value creation, corporate strategy/ops, or a highly analytical operating role
Demonstrated strength in structured problem solving, quantitative analysis, and executive communication
Comfortable working in client-facing, ambiguous environments with high ownership

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisprofitability analysisoperational diagnosticsquantitative analysisstructured problem solvingvalue-creation sizing

Soft Skills

communicationcoachingleadershipproblem solvingstakeholder management

Certifications

MBA