Strategy Manager

Remote, with a requirement to reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: Portland, ME, Boston, MA & Washington, DC.

Competitive base salary, with the potential for top candidates demonstrating significant experience to earn up to $180,000 annually. 

Travel is expected 20% to 30% of the time. 

Who we are

WEX is an innovative payments and technology company that simplifies complex business operations through tailored solutions in employee benefits, fleet management, and corporate payments. Our goal is to simplify the business of doing business for our customers, freeing them to spend more time, with less worry, on the things that matter to their business. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, WEX operates globally, delivering secure and reliable performance across the world. 

About The Role

This role is a key member of a team of talented strategists who closely partner with senior leaders from across our commercial, product, tech and functional teams to craft a vision for and shape 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. 

This is an Individual contributor role and reports to the Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy.

How you'll make an impact

While this role is meant to adapt and flex to the needs of the organization, the duties and responsibilities of this role will include the following:

Provide leadership on a portfolio of diverse projects that have material impact on the direction and/or the operational efficiency of our lines of business.  

• Ability to quickly provide structure and analysis to drive key strategic decisions

• Partner across our lines of business, Corporate Functions, and Product/ Technology Teams to help shape our strategic direction and drive cross-functional alignment

• Conduct in-depth analyses of market trends, competitive landscapes, and potential risks and opportunities

• Develop and evaluate strategic paths, using your consultants toolkit including: first-principles analysis, financial modeling, scenario planning, and hypothesis based thinking

Experience you'll bring: 

• A strategist with 5+ years of experience developing and implementing successful corporate and/or functional strategies

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

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

• Possessing deep financial acumen, including proficiency in Excel, navigating large data sets, and distilling complex data into actionable recommendations

• Deadline-driven, organized and able to multitask

• Comfortable with ambiguous, ever-changing situations

• Strong and confident communicator, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels

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

Bonus:

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

• Experience at a top Consulting firm (i.e. McKinsey, BCG, Bain) 

• Experience in B2B Payments, particularly open-loop (i.e. Visa, Mastercard) economics, technologies, and commercialization

• Prior professional experience in the Mobility, Health Benefits, or Travel verticals

• Expertise in financial modeling and scenario planning

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.Pay Range: $117,000.00 - $155,000.00