Strategy, Growth, Transformation Associate

WittKieffer

Strategy Associate at WittKieffer blending strategic development, analytics, and execution across enterprise-critical priorities. Seeking a high-caliber candidate to drive progress on multiple initiatives.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and synthesize analytical outputs that directly inform key strategic and investment decisions.
Demonstrate the business acumen to identify the appropriate factors in analysis that may not have been initially considered.
Develop and support financial models, scenario analyses, and data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.
Translate complex analyses into clear executive-ready insights and actionable recommendations.
Drive day-to-day execution of key initiatives by structuring workstreams, defining deliverables, and maintaining momentum through project management principles.
Track and coordinate deliverables, timelines, and interdependencies across enterprise-wide initiatives.
Hold workstreams accountable to timelines and proactively escalate risks or bottlenecks.
Act as an extension of the Head of Strategy, stepping into initiatives as needed to move work forward, close gaps, and ensure continuity in fast-moving or under-resourced areas.
Act as connective tissue across internal stakeholders and external advisors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
3-5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, transformation, or similar roles; experience in a professional services or B2B organization is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to structure solutions to ambiguous problems and drive them forward.
Strong financial and analytical skills; financial modeling experience preferred, but not the sole focus.
Experience leading projects, with a preference given to individuals who have overseen a portfolio of projects.
Track record of success working with and communicating across the organization, from front-line team members to executive leadership, using a variety of communication methods and channels.
Experience operating independently in a fast-paced, unstructured environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k)
life and disability insurances
generous paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingdata analysisscenario analysisproject management

Soft Skills

business acumencommunicationproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBA