Strategy Analyst

Job Description

Industry: Strategic Management Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Financial Services
Seniority for this role: Entry level
Who We Are Flagship Advisory Partners is a rapidly growing strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm, with a specialized focus on fintech and digital payments. Our team of nearly 35 professionals works from offices in Prague, London, Amsterdam, and Annapolis (near Washington D.C.). We advise financial institutions, payment processors, fintech startups, and private equity investors around the world on how to create value through insights-driven growth strategy and M&A. Our project work spans: Client and Market Insights : Market definition, market sizing, competitive benchmarking, customer portfolio analysis, and voice of the customer interviews. Growth Strategy : Strategic planning, opportunity identification, product design, go-to-market optimization, pricing strategy, and new market entry. Value Acceleration : Operating model definition, strategic partnerships, vendor selection, cost and process optimization, and expert advisory to guide implementation programs. Transaction Advisory : Target identification and screening, commercial due diligence, sell-side representation, and post-merger growth and value activation strategy. Role Overview As a Strategy Analyst, you will collaborate directly with consultants and senior leaders to find insights and advise clients. Your responsibilities will include: Market Research and Analysis : Investigate market trends, providers, products, and other aspects of the payments, banking and credit industries to inform market studies, competitive benchmarking, and product strategy recommendations. Interviews and Data Collection : Manage online panel surveys and conduct interviews with consumers, corporate executives, industry practitioners, and experts. Financial Analysis : Perform complex financial analyses to inform investment business cases, P&L and KPI benchmarking, market sizing estimates, and company valuations. Deliverable Production : Develop client presentations and thought leadership articles. Client Interaction : Attend and contribute to client meetings and workshops. What We Offer Flagship provides a unique opportunity to be part of a small-company environment while working on intellectually challenging assignments for the largest and most innovative companies in the payments and fintech sectors. This role offers a solid foundation to build a career in strategy consulting or potentially move into industry leadership roles. Challenging Work : Engage in diverse and stimulating strategy consulting and M&A advisory projects for top-tier clients. Career Growth : Experience rapid professional development in a meritocratic environment, with opportunities for internal promotions, often at an accelerated pace. Learning Opportunities : Work on 10 to 15 projects per year, interacting directly with senior professionals and C-level clients. Positive Work Environment : Enjoy the supportive, flexible, and fun work environment of a small firm that operates with a high professional standard. We value challenges and celebrate shared success across our firm. Boutique Model : As a privately-held boutique consulting firm, we eschew the bureaucracy that can challenge larger consulting firms and publicly-traded companies. We empower our team members to take ownership of their career and bring an entrepreneurial mindset to our company as we continue to grow and evolve our service offerings. Competitive Compensation : Receive market-competitive salaries and above-market performance bonuses. Work from Home : During their first year at Flagship, our employees work in-person in our office at least 4 days per week in order to maximize their learning and career progression. Following their first year, employees can work in the office at least 3 days per week. All employees benefit from common sense flexibility when it comes to accommodating doctor’s appointments, etc. Accessible Office Location : Our Prague-based Analysts work in person at our Prague office in Pankrac in the City Tower next to the Arkady shopping mall), giving them easy access to public transportation and easy access to shopping, restaurants, and fitness centers. Who We Look For We seek candidates from diverse backgrounds who are looking to leverage their experience in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Work Experience: Minimum: entry-level following completion of a university degree Preferred: prior work experience in consulting, corporate development or strategy, or financial services/fintech operating roles (strategy, partnerships, business operations, or product management) Education: Completion of a university degree, preferably in business or closely-related fields Languages : ability to speak and write English at a professional level is required, professional-level language skills in other major languages (Spanish, French, German, etc.) are valued but are not required. Czech language is not required. Skills: Proven core consulting skills, including: analytical reasoning, logical problem solving, time management, creativity, ability to deal with ambiguous direction and situations, organizational skills, knowledge of core business and financial concepts, and proficiency with common productivity applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.). Motivation: Desire for a more collegial experience where you are known as an individual, enthusiasm for specializing in payments and fintech. Mindset: Enthusiasm for collaboration and teamwork, a desire to learn new topics and become an expert in something, strong work ethic, and a mindset of approaching work challenges without fear of failure or criticism. In-office Work: Employees are required to work in-person at our office 4 days per week during their first year, and then 3 days per week thereafter. Currently in the Czech Republic: Currently physically located in the Czech Republic and available for in-person interviews in Prague. Legally authorized to work in the Czech Republic without sponsorship from Flagship. While Flagship does not sponsor visa applications, Flagship will provide the necessary administrative support needed by non-EU Czech university graduates to transition from a student visa to a right-to-work visa based on their completion of a Czech university degree. Willingness to travel: Willingness to travel on occasion if needed (although most of our work is based in our offices, travel is sometimes required for meetings and on-site interactions with clients). Join Flagship Advisory Partners to accelerate your career in strategy consulting and M&A advisory and help guide the future of payments and fintech innovation. Show more Show less