Corporate Strategy Associate

OUR LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

At Lighthouse Credit Union, we believe all individuals, regardless of position level, are considered leaders. By providing a framework that balances clarity with adaptability, our Leadership Competencies aim to foster a culture of continuous growth and agile leadership. Lighthouse Credit Union is committed to embracing change, nurturing leadership talent, and ensuring our performance management practices are aligned with our vision of fostering a resilient and forward-thinking organization. As such, we all hold ourselves accountable to the following:

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates Interpersonal Awareness & Skills: A cornerstone of our collaborative work environment, this competency emphasizes effective communication, relationship building and teamwork. It also supports creating a positive work environment that values individual contributions and fosters teamwork. As an individual leader, you will demonstrate active listening, clear communication and contribute beneficially to team dynamics.

Embraces Change & Learning: This competency focuses on adaptability, personal development and the advocacy and embracing of progressive change. You will be challenged to explore continuous learning opportunities to achieve excellence and foster a culture of growth and innovation. As an individual leader, you will actively engage in personal development, embrace change enthusiastically and support team members in their growth. You will also demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing circumstances.

Utilizes Critical & Creative Thinking: Underlining the importance of innovative problem solving, challenging the status quo and strategic thinking, this competency is vital for driving excellence and leadership. This competency challenges team members to take initiative beyond one's immediate responsibilities. As an individual leader, you will actively look for and share opportunities for improvement, show open-mindedness to new ideas and professionally challenge inefficient processes. You will also actively contribute to defining solutions and promoting innovation.

Takes Personal Ownership: This competency focuses on taking responsibility for performance goals, proactive collaboration and accountability. It highlights the significance of each team member taking ownership of their role and contributions while demonstrating leadership qualities regardless of their position. As an individual leader, you will be actively engaged in setting and achieving performance goals, take responsibility for personal action and decisions and seek opportunities for self-improvement and skill development.

Location: Dover, NH

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Strategy Associate works independently supporting Lighthouse Credit Union's enterprise-wide strategic initiatives while partnering with business leaders and senior strategists to analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and develop business cases and strategic recommendations. This role is responsible for generating insights through research and analysis to inform decision-making and ensure alignment with Lighthouse's mission and long-term objectives. The Corporate Strategy Associate also assists with the annual strategic planning process, contributing analysis, materials, and coordination to support effective planning and prioritization across the credit union. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is motivated by tackling complex, ambiguous problems with creativity and rigor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Conducts market, competitive, and financial analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and risks relevant to Lighthouse's strategic priorities.

* Supports the development of business cases for new products, services, partnerships, or market entries, including financial modeling and ROI analyses.

* Creates high-quality presentations and executive deliverables that synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.

* Collaborates cross-functionally with teams including Finance, Product, Marketing, Operations, and IT to gather data, validate assumptions, and drive project progress.

* Contributes to the development and tracking of strategic plans, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), and performance metrics across multiple lines of business.

* Participates in the execution of strategic initiatives, supporting project management tasks, stakeholder coordination, and implementation efforts.

* Monitors industry and regulatory trends, preparing concise reports and updates for senior leadership.

* Supports ad hoc strategic analyses and projects as directed by the Director, Corporate Strategy.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to approach complex and ambiguous challenges methodically and creatively.

* Highly detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy.

* Skilled at managing multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively navigating shifting deadlines and requirements.

* Comfortable working in situations with limited structure or precedent, demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness in identifying solutions.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.

* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across organizational levels and functions.

* Self-motivated, curious, and eager to contribute to high-impact strategic projects in a dynamic environment.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

* Minimum 2-4 years of relevant work experience, ideally in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a similar analytical role.

* Experience in financial services or credit union/banking environment preferred but not required.

* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) is a plus.

WORK ARRANGEMENT: The working arrangement for this position is hybrid or remote. Hybrid work is an opportunity to find the right balance between working in the office and remotely, especially if it supports individual success and the needs of our organization. Hybrid schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business unit needs and may vary by department. Although a remote work arrangement may be authorized, those working in a remote position should expect occasional travel to headquarters or other business locations as necessary for work purposes.

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