Location: Chicago with travel required
Experience - Preferred / Required: 5 to 7 years

Perform research and analysis around product and service offerings, industry and competitive dynamics, new business ventures, and other strategic business initiatives. Synthesize complex ideas and formulate original points of view. Manage business planning and analysis activities. Analyze and present business performance results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Strategy:
Conduct quantitative, strategic, and financial analyses of current and future business initiatives
Interact with business executives to understand problems, test hypotheses, and provide insights
Analyze company data and synthesize analysis into key findings and actionable recommendations
Conduct competitive landscape analysis and manage relationships with the Industry /Company supply    chain
Assess impact of non-traditional competitive threats and make appropriate recommendations

Business Planning:
Collaborate with clients finance organization/departments to create financial forecasts including    monthly, quarterly, and annual business planning activities
Rationalize and align the internal project delivery plan with the business plan

Business Measurement:
Create, analyze, and present business performance metrics
Identify business performance gaps and recommend corrective actions
Communicate business performance to the client management in the form of periodic reports.

Qualifications:
Masters degree in Business or Finance, MBA preferred
5+ years minimum professional work experience
Prior strategy consulting / AEC (Architecture- Engineering -Construction) Industry experience preferred
Business analytical skills and comfort in creating and analyzing complex business cases
Broad understanding of traditional strategic analysis frameworks and tools,
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strategic thinker; quick learner; ability to work well in a dynamic environment and execute quickly
Appreciation for how technology can be used to impact business results
Ability to quickly learn company business operations
Ability to navigate complex, matrix organization

Karpedium is looking for energetic and high-performing individuals with strong interpersonal and communication skills. As a firm we look for self-starters who can manage their time effectively.
Competitive salary, bonus, profit sharing and insurance benefits are available for an experienced team player. If you meet these requirements and are interested in becoming part of a great development team, send your resume with project experience and anything further you think might support your selection to

recruiting@karpedium.com