Senior Manager - Corporate Strategy

Location: 

Remote, with a requirement to reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: Portland, ME; Boston, MA, New York City, NY or Washington, DC.

Who we are

WEX is an innovative payments and technology company looking to forge the way in a rapidly changing environment, with a goal to simplify the business of doing business for our customers, freeing them to spend more time, with less worry, on the things they love.

About The Role

We are looking for a candidate who wants to be a part of shaping the future of a dynamic growth company. If you are passionate about translating complex market dynamics into actionable strategies, this is a great opportunity to make a sustained impact.

In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Strategy to help drive our short-, medium- and long-term strategy. You will work with a team of talented strategists to craft a compelling vision for our future, identify new market opportunities, and work on strategic projects across WEX.

This individual will serve in a flexible capacity supporting a portfolio of strategic projects, including business strategy, market research and analysis, priority setting, and execution planning. This individual will play a critical role in helping define WEX’s strategic direction and partnering to resolve some of our most critical strategic questions.

This position is an individual contributor role and sits within the Chief Strategy Officer organization. Travel is expected 20% annually, primarily to Portland, ME.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex business and corporate strategy projects in close collaboration with a highly matrixed set of stakeholders

• Bring an analytical and data-led approach to framing, evaluating, and answering complex strategic questions while ensuring focus on the most critical impacts

• Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies and assess their relevance and potential impact to WEX

• Drive effective collaboration and strategic alignment across WEX businesses and functions on cross-cutting initiatives

• Develop, manage, and maintain strong relationships across the company

Who You Are:

• A strategist with 8+ years of relevant strategy experience, 4+ years of which is in Strategy Consulting, Corporate strategy or a similar role

• An analytical problem-solver with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

• A first-principles thinker with a deep consultants toolkit who thrives in solving complex strategic problems 

• Adept at using the latest AI tools and techniques to drive better efficiency and strategic insights

• A collaborative and team-oriented player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Possess deep financial acumen, including proficiency in building financial models [e.g. Sheets, Excel] and navigating large data sets

• Expertise in conveying complex information and recommendations via concise, clear presentations

• Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multitask; comfortable with ambiguous, fast-changing situations

• Strong and confident communicator, with the ability to effectively influence and persuade key partners and stakeholders 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year institution with a strong academic track record

Bonus Points:

• An MBA or equivalent degree in business, economics, or a related field

• 5+ years post-MBA experience at a top Consulting firm (i.e. McKinsey, BCG, Bain) 

• Experience in B2B Payments, including the economics, technologies, competitive environment, and commercial opportunities

• Prior experience in the mobility, Health & Benefits, Travel, or Embedded payments fields

• Expertise in financial modeling and scenario planning