Job Responsibilities
- Lead and support strategic initiatives within assigned focus areas of the Innovation Economy (e.g., Technology) through active collaboration with Industry Managers.
- Provide business insights through data-driven trend analysis with effective storytelling, message clarity, and analysis visualization to optimize performance and achieve IE growth objectives.
- Communicate key business metrics and their importance, both financial and non-financial, to support data-driven decision-making.
- Apply strategic thought leadership skills to spearhead initiatives, develop business cases, and evaluate potential new opportunities aligned to senior leader priorities.
- Respond promptly to executive requests, delivering high-quality program management, presentation development, and business analysis.
- Collaborate with internal partners to enhance products and streamline processes impacting the sales organization.
- Communicate effectively with key business partners to understand projects and drive next steps through effective project management.
- Identify key business risks and drive resolution of mitigating controls.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or other related area.
- 7+ years of experience in business management, management consulting, or chief of staff roles.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Proficiency in software and digital tools such as MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel), analytics automation platforms (e.g., Alteryx), and business intelligence / data visualization tools (e.g., Qlik).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Proven experience delivering timely, high-quality presentations and/or reporting for various projects and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving , with a focus on innovative thinking and driving change to achieve strategic goals.
- Proven ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholder groups, leveraging strong communication skills to inspire collaboration and drive initiatives that achieve strategic objectives.
- Demonstrated capability to navigate and clarify ambiguous requests, effectively managing upward relationships to ensure strategic alignment and structured execution.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Experience with the Innovation Economy ecosystem, including Venture Capital or startups across Technology, Life Sciences, and/or Healthcare Services.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, such as Agile or Scrum.
- Experience in developing and implementing data infrastructure solutions for business management, reporting, or intelligence purposes.
- Understanding of financial metrics and performance indicators relevant to commercial banking and the innovation economy.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and tools in a fast-paced environment.