Corporate Strategy Analyst

Summary

Aven Hospitality is a technology provider offering hospitality commerce, distribution, and operational solutions. The Corporate Strategy Analyst will support corporate strategy, long-range planning, and product strategy by developing analyses, business cases, strategic frameworks, executive materials, and recommendations that guide growth and investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of long-term strategic plans and enterprise-wide innovation roadmaps that align with Aven's business objectives and growth strategy
• Work with cross-functional leaders to identify emerging opportunities, evaluate market trends, and design initiatives that advance the company's long-term growth plan
• Develop business cases, strategic frameworks, and operating models to guide future investments and organizational priorities
• Design strategic planning sessions for business leaders to define future-state capabilities, priorities, and execution frameworks
• Translate complex business challenges into actionable strategic recommendations that enable sustainable growth and competitive advantage
• Apply working knowledge of financial concepts to support strategic discussions: unit economics, margin contribution, revenue drivers
• Prepare board presentations, executive materials, and decision-support documents for senior leadership
• Establish methodologies, governance frameworks, and planning processes to support enterprise innovation and long-term business planning
• Support the launch and execution of business initiatives across functional teams
• Evaluate future business opportunities, technology investments, and operational improvements to determine potential impact and return on investment
• Develop strategic planning sessions for business leaders to define future-state capabilities, priorities, and execution frameworks
• Produce structured analyses to help product and executive leaders evaluate growth paths, tradeoffs and investment options
• Assess product performance and how the portfolio is evolving relative to market opportunity
• Support leadership and internal stakeholder teams to identify annual priorities and align them to corporate and commercial strategy

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Analytics, or a related field. A master's degree is not required
• 2-3 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a comparable analytical role
• Consulting firm background or similar
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to produce executive-ready content
• Strong proficiency with AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, or similar) as productivity and analytical aids
• Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous business problems and develop clear, data-driven recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to independently produce executive-level presentations
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with limited oversight and adapt quickly to shifting priorities
• Strategic thinking and structured problem-solving
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset
• Effective collaboration and stakeholder management
• High autonomy and ownership: comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Fully remote position — U.S.-based
• Minimal travel expected; occasional travel for leadership offsites or company events
• No physical requirements beyond standard office/computer work
• Prior experience at a management consulting firm (tier-one or tier-two)
• Exposure to SaaS, technology, hospitality, travel, or marketplace businesses
• Familiarity with product strategy, portfolio management, or competitive intelligence

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Analytics, or a related field. A master's degree is not required
• 2-3 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a comparable analytical role
• Consulting firm background or similar
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to produce executive-ready content
• Strong proficiency with AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, or similar) as productivity and analytical aids
• Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous business problems and develop clear, data-driven recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to independently produce executive-level presentations
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with limited oversight and adapt quickly to shifting priorities
• Strategic thinking and structured problem-solving
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset
• Effective collaboration and stakeholder management
• High autonomy and ownership: comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Fully remote position — U.S.-based
• Minimal travel expected; occasional travel for leadership offsites or company events
• No physical requirements beyond standard office/computer work

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience at a management consulting firm (tier-one or tier-two)
• Exposure to SaaS, technology, hospitality, travel, or marketplace businesses
• Familiarity with product strategy, portfolio management, or competitive intelligence

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and wellness program
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Fully remote work — work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgement programs