Analyst, Strategy

Role Summary

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Are you actively looking for a new professional opportunity? Or are you just exploring the market? Well…you might be in the right place!

We are looking for a Strategy Analyst to join our team at Lightspeed. In this role, you will contribute to corporate and business strategy initiatives by conducting analysis, developing strategic insights and helping teams make data-driven decisions. As Lightspeed embarks on its next phase of growth and multi-year transformation, you will help define and support key strategic priorities across the company.

The ideal candidate will have excellent strategic acumen, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with different teams in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate and business strategy initiatives through research, analysis and development of strategic insights, including contributing to annual strategic planning and regular strategic review cycles
• Break down complex business issues and carry out quantitative and qualitative analyzes
• Design models, synthesize data and prepare documents to support decision-making at management level
• Contribute to the development of business cases, plans and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and support the implementation of key initiatives
• Contribute to monitoring the progress and performance of initiatives based on key milestones and objectives

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as great attention to detail
• The ability to structure problems and deal with ambiguity in a dynamic environment
• Ease of working with data and transforming analysis results into clear and relevant findings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and functions
• A proactive approach, a willingness to learn and the ability to take charge of your responsibilities
• As an international company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, proficiency in English as a working language is required for this position.

This would be an asset, but it is not essential:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, finance or a related field
• Experience in structured problem-solving mandates (e.g. strategy, operations or transformation projects)
• Internship or early career experience including data analysis and business problem solving
• Experience in SaaS, fintech or other technology-driven environments

Benefits

You will be able to benefit from

• a flexible working environment that will allow you to give the best of yourself
• a culture that celebrates performance
• the opportunity to have an impact within a team large enough to grow professionally, but agile enough for your voice to be heard
• opportunities that will shape your career

Not forgetting benefits designed to promote your happiness, health and fulfillment:

• Flexible paid leave and teleworking policies
• Stock options, because it’s your business too
• Contributions to your retirement plan, because your future is important to us
• Training opportunities to develop your skills and career
• A health and well-being allowance to help you feel at the top of your game
• Time off to volunteer and get involved in your community
• Interest groups, ranging from employee-led groups to sponsored sports teams
• A computer purchasing program to purchase your personal MacBook
• Improved parental leave to support growing families
• Propel your growth. Find your team.
• At Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, international mobility and benefits designed to support you, all within a motivated, diverse and inclusive team that is passionate about the success of our communities.
• Lightspeed is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free workplace.
• Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.

About the Company

Powering the commerce that drives the global economy, Lightspeed's all-in-one commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, adapt and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud solution transforms and unifies online and offline operations, omnichannel sales, expansion to new locations, international payments, financial solutions and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montreal, Canada, in 2005, Lightspeed is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, the company serves businesses in the retail, restaurant and golf industries in more than 100 countries.

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