Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
MBA strongly preferred.
5-7 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or operations.
Experience in conducting market studies and business modeling for corporate M&A.
Strong financial acumen with expertise in financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting.
Proven ability to integrate acquisitions and manage start-up activities.
Excellent analytical skills to translate complex data into strategic insights.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive market studies and competitive analyses to identify trends and customer needs.
Build and manage complex business models for evaluating M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships.
Support leadership in developing and executing comprehensive business strategies across teams.
Participate in financial forecasting and budgeting to inform strategic decisions.
Assist in planning and supporting business integration or new start-up projects.
Monitor KPIs and financial metrics to track performance and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate in mentoring team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule with in-office days Tuesday through Thursday and remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, including mental health benefits.
401(k) matching with a Roth option for U.S. employees.
Paid time off and holidays, plus a sabbatical program for eligible roles.
Summer hours and paid parental leave for eligible roles.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) groups to foster community and support.
Employee recognition and rewards program, along with charitable matching and a paid volunteer day.
Full Job Description
About the role:
As a Strategy & Operations (S&O) Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping Enova's strategic direction and optimizing business performance. You will actively support new business initiatives (organic and inorganic) by conducting in-depth market studies, building robust business models, and managing acquisitions or business start-ups. You'll partner closely with cross-functional leadership to drive key strategic initiatives, budgeting, and financial planning. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with other teams and offers a strong path to further leadership roles at Enova. Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive market studies and competitive landscape analyses to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and potential targets.
Build and manage complex business models to evaluate corporate M&A opportunities, strategic partnerships, and new product lines or businesses.
Support the leadership team in developing comprehensive business strategies and collaborating with marketing, operations, finance, and other teams to ensure execution.
Participate in financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
Participate in planning for and supporting business integration or new business start-up projects.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to track business performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
Assist in managing business risks, evaluating operational efficiencies, and implementing effective monitoring and auditing.
Collaborate in mentoring team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Leverage strong communication skills to present findings and influence senior-level stakeholders through compelling, data-driven storytelling.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
MBA strongly preferred.
5 to 7 years of experience in a fast-paced environment (strategy, corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or operations strongly preferred).
Demonstrated experience conducting market studies and modeling businesses in support of corporate M&A.
Strong financial acumen and a deep understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Experience integrating acquisitions into existing businesses or start-up activities for a new business.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategic insights.
Proven ability to collaborate, motivate cross-functional teams, and drive performance to achieve and exceed business targets.
Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement.
The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $115,000 to $165,000. Actual annual salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, experience, and level assessed during the hiring process and may fall outside of the range shown. Additional compensation for this role may include a [bonus] and [restricted stock units]. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in Company benefits, described in more detail here.
Benefits & Perks:
Our hybrid roles require in-office work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule fosters collaboration, team connection, and strategic planning, enhancing communication and effectiveness to drive results.
Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
401(k) matching plus a roth option (U.S. Based employees only)
PTO & paid holidays off
Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
Summer hours (for eligible roles)
Paid parental leave
DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
Employee recognition and rewards program
Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day...Plus so much more!
About Enova
Enova International, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides online financial services to consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Enova offers a variety of products, including short-term loans, lines of credit, and installment loans, and operates in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Brazil. The company uses advanced analytics and proprietary technology to assess creditworthiness and provide fast, convenient access to credit. Enova is committed to responsible lending and has implemented various initiatives to promote transparency and fair treatment of customers.
