Senior Associate, Strategy

A Senior Associate (SA) on the Strategy team is someone who can independently conduct research, generate insight, produce well-written outputs, and influence and support senior decision makers using strong communication skills. 

• Own and manage a range of diverse, multi-stakeholder project  
  • Develop clear and manageable project scopes and workplans based on limited information and structure ongoing work accordingly, adapting during the project as necessary. 
  • Proactively keep senior leaders informed of project findings and key project developments. 
  • Collaborate effectively with team members across NYCEDC and other City agencies.

   

• Use quantitative and qualitative research to develop insightful hypotheses and deliver clear, effective recommendations to senior stakeholders 
  • Lead informational interviews with internal and external stakeholders.  
  • Conduct analysis in Excel, including but not limited to work on with budgets or financial statements. 
  • Identify insightful, strategic solutions with a clear path forward.

   

• Communicate positions and recommendations in an effective, clear and structured way with senior leaders at EDC and City Hall. 
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across EDC, other city agencies, and City Hall. 
• Contribute proactively to team culture and support an environment of learning and belonging.