Strategy Associate

Global Payments Inc.

. Lead corporate strategy, strategic planning, business development, and M&A/joint venture initiatives .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate strategy, strategic planning, and business development, with a strong focus on M&A and joint ventures. Proven ability to conduct market and financial analysis, develop business plans, and deliver executive-level recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Corporate StrategyMergers And AcquisitionsStrategic PlanningMarket AnalysisBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBusiness PlanningDue DiligenceNegotiationTransaction ExecutionTarget EvaluationDeal StructuringInternal ConsultingExecutive PresentationsStrategic Recommendations

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationStrategic ThinkingDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingConsultingCorporate StrategyJoint VenturesBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead corporate strategy, strategic planning, business development, and M&A/joint venture initiatives
Partner with executive leadership to define organizational vision, goals, strategic priorities, and roadmap
Design and manage strategic planning processes and support mid- and long-range business plans
Lead acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture activities, including pipeline development, target evaluation, due diligence, negotiations, deal structuring, and transaction execution
Build and cultivate strategic partnerships and secure new business opportunities
Conduct internal consulting engagements, develop business plans, perform market and financial analysis, and deliver executive-level recommendations and presentations
Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders and support informed decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience or degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering
Combination of relevant training and/or experience in lieu of degree
Typically minimum 6 years relevant experience
Master's degree strongly preferred; MBA strongly preferred
Experience in investment banking, consulting, or a corporate strategy/mergers and acquisitions team
Ability to support corporate strategy, strategic planning, business development, M&A, joint ventures, and internal consulting initiatives
Ability to conduct market, competitive, operational, and financial analysis
Ability to develop business plans, executive presentations, and strategic recommendations