Analyst Senior Lead, Strategy & Planning

Analyst Sr. Lead, Strategy & Planning

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About the Role

As an Analyst Sr. Lead, Strategy & Planning, you will shape and execute the Capital Markets AI agent strategy, accelerating the adoption of AI-powered capabilities across client-facing products and workflows. You will evaluate build, buy, and partner opportunities, develop business cases for AI investments, and collaborate across Product, Technology, Architecture, Data, Risk, and Commercial teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions. The ideal candidate combines strategic planning and financial analysis expertise with hands-on experience applying AI technologies to solve complex business challenges and drive measurable outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead strategic planning initiatives that support long-term business growth and organizational objectives.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, emerging AI technologies, and business performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to evaluate AI investments, partnerships, and innovation opportunities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership on growth, transformation, and operational priorities.
• Lead cross-functional planning and execution efforts across Product, Technology, Data, Architecture, Risk, and Commercial teams.
• Design and improve operating models, planning processes, governance frameworks, and performance measures.
• Monitor KPIs and strategic metrics to inform decision-making, resource allocation, and execution priorities.
• Drive business transformation and process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, decision quality, and customer value.
• Develop build, buy, and partner strategies for AI-enabled capabilities, assessing vendors, partnerships, and internal development options.
• Serve as the primary business stakeholder for strategic AI initiatives, defining objectives, success measures, governance, and executive reporting.
• Mentor team members in strategic planning, financial analysis, business modeling, and problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in strategic planning, management consulting, corporate strategy, finance, product management, business analysis, or related disciplines.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, and business case development.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and communicate complex recommendations effectively.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across multiple stakeholders and business functions.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, strategic planning frameworks, and performance management.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience using AI platforms, copilots, agentic technologies, reasoning models, or workflow automation tools to improve business outcomes.
• Experience developing business cases, operating plans, or strategic recommendations involving AI, automation, digital transformation, or emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or a related field.
• Experience in financial technology, banking, payments, financial services, or other regulated industries.
• Expertise in analytics, business intelligence, data visualization, and enterprise transformation.
• Experience developing strategy and operating models, leading organizational change, and evaluating, implementing, and scaling AI-enabled solutions, including agents, copilots, automation, LLMs, RAG, AI governance, technology partnerships, and build-versus-buy decisions.

What We Offer You

At FIS, you can grow your career as far as you want to take it. Here's what else we offer:

• Opportunities to make an impact in fintech
• Personal and professional learning
• Inclusive, diverse work environment
• Resources to give back to your community
• Competitive salary and benefits

The pay range for this full-time position is $138,440.00 - $235,350.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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