Corporate Strategy Associate of Strategic Finance

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

Verizon is building a future using technologies like 5G Ultra, Multi-Access Edge Computing and Artificial Intelligence that are allowing us to create products that were previously impossible. We’re building tomorrow with the best of today.

The Strategy Consulting team with Verizon’s Corporate Strategy organization holds a key role in helping shape this new path. We challenge ourselves to solve top-of mind strategic questions, collaborating with leadership and experts across the organization. We can do so by leveraging the multi-faceted background of our team consisting of former management consultants, investment bankers, buy-side investors, data scientists and technology experts. We are responsible for challenging the status quo, looking beyond the horizon, and making the future real, role-modeling the new Verizon 2.0 way of working that builds on customer centricity, collaboration and innovation to drive positive change.

In this role, you will:

• Research and analyze diverse industries, technologies, companies, markets, and business models.
• Create detailed financial models to support overall strategic plan and investment needs.
• Solve key business challenges to drive new growth and value opportunities across a dynamic and innovative business environment.
• Leverage critical thinking, sharp problem solving skills and data science tools to support the design and execution of new solutions.
• Support and accelerate execution of strategic initiatives, working alongside the C-Suite to ensure effective implementation, governance, communication and change management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business leaders on cross-functional growth initiatives, designing blueprints for new products and restructuring existing business unit practices.
• Craft and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop new capabilities that enable Verizon to build its own “strategic muscle” best suited for its business needs, building data-driven assets and models.
• Contribute to a high-performing team of problem solvers from various disciplines who are committed to driving profitable growth and innovation across the company.

Where you’ll be working:

This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.

What we’re looking for...

You are outcomes-driven, smart, hard-working, and fun to be around. You thrive on new challenges, and are excited by the prospect of mastering new things. You can be creative and visionary, but are able to roll up your sleeves to structure a project plan, analyze a large data, or craft a presentation. You are confident enough to voice well-informed, dissenting opinions, yet always treat others and their views with respect.

You’ll need to have…

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Willingness to travel.

Even better if you have one or more of the following…

• Advanced university degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Analytics or Data Science.
• One or more years of experience at a Tier 1 management consulting firm, investment bank, leading technology firm, asset management, or Wall Street sell-side equity research.
• Experience with telecommunications, technology, infrastructure or industrials industries.
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for technology-backed, transformative industries.
• Broad financial acumen, including knowledge of valuation methodologies and ability to develop financial models.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, meet deadlines, and simultaneously work on multiple projects.
• Experience in a role responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a strategic plan for an organization, company or business unit.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex ideas and express them in concise, simple to understand ways.
• Comfortable working across all levels of an organization, leveraging organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to conduct research, to synthesize structured and unstructured data.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and drive cross-functional teams to meet business objectives and influence co-workers while fostering strong working relationships.
• Experience handling confidential information appropriately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

NYC candidates: Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for onsite and hybrid NYC roles. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons). Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.