We are looking to add an Associate Management Business Strategist with a strong focus on innovation strategy to our team. This role requires collaboration with design strategists, engineers, and data scientists to identify new opportunities and develop value propositions that are user-centered, financially viable, and technically feasible. You will be responsible for building financial models to assess the economic potential of ideas and strategies.

 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to establish and articulate a clear business vision across multiple time horizons
• Gain thorough knowledge of clients’ business operations and financial structures
• Conduct extensive market research and competitive analyses to detect trends and new opportunities
• Examine and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to reveal key insights
• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams across all project stages, from client alignment to implementation planning
• Design and deliver innovation roadmaps that guide clients from strategic concepts to execution
• Develop financial models to quantify the value of innovative ideas, often involving novel and unprecedented concepts
• Consolidate multiple streams of work into structured client presentations and confidently present to executive audiences

 

Requirements

• Five or more years of professional experience in business strategy or related areas
• Two or more years in leadership positions such as Lead, Manager, Owner, Architect, or Coordinator
• At least one year managing teams of five or more people
• Experience with at least two full project cycles or several projects covering different lifecycle phases
• Skilled in creating detailed financial models to evaluate business strategies and opportunities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Experience working in collaborative teams including designers and engineers
• Demonstrated ability to consult at senior organizational levels
• Strong client-facing skills with confidence engaging executive-level clients
• Willingness to travel to the US quarterly for client meetings or research
• A portfolio demonstrating market or competitive analyses, framework development, and financial modeling
• Proficiency in English at B2 level or higher, with excellent written and spoken communication

 

Nice to have

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree reflecting expertise in business management and strategy

 

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn