Senior Analyst, Strategy (Hybrid)

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For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Senior Strategy Analyst will conduct analysis, research, and development of a go-to-market strategy for new, online degree and non-degree programs at top-tier higher education institutions. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting comprehensive and detailed market research, competitive landscape assessments, and feasibility analyses. This role requires that the candidate be able to design clear problem statements, conduct structured analysis, and communicate strong insights and recommendations through written communications such as PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.  This individual will also play a strong role in devising strategic options and operational improvement recommendations that position Kaplan’s own business (Supplemental Education), Kaplan Higher Education and Purdue Global for continuous growth in enrollments and revenue and improvement to the student experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Support

  
  

  • Conduct comprehensive analysis and market research to support strategic decision-making.

    
    

  • Develop and present strategic recommendations to senior management.

    
    

  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

    
    

  • Independently build and analyze strategic projects, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
     

    
    

  M&A Pipeline Support

  
  

  • Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities within the education sector.

    
    

  • Evaluate potential M&A opportunities, including financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning.

    
    

  • Maintain and update the M&A pipeline and company database to ensure accurate tracking of opportunities and progress.
     

    
    

  Continuous Improvement

  
  

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives as needed and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

    
    

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of strategic analysis and M&A activities.

    
    

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• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office

  
  

• 30-day notification period preferred

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.

  
  

• Proven experience (6+ years) in strategic analysis, M&A, corporate development or consulting.

  
  

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

  
  

• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

  
  

• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau).

  
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  
  

• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic initiatives and deliver results.

  
  

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

  
  

• High attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with mergers and acquisitions, financial planning, and analysis.

  
  

• MBA preferred

  
  

• Proficiency in project management and coordination across global teams.

  
  

• Familiarity with the education industry

  
  

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Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions.  Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors.  Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible.  Information regarding benefits can be found here.

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Diversity inspires innovation and growth in the Kaplan community.  Kaplan strives to be a model employer for inclusiveness.  Not only does Kaplan value its employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoints they bring to the Organization. Kaplan's employees bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds that give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and exceeding our students' needs in today's global market. Learn more about our culture.