Consumer Solutions Strategy Analyst

Consumer Solutions Strategy Analyst

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst for WDC’s Consumer Solutions Business. The position offers a unique opportunity to participate in a wide breadth of high-value strategic projects and transactions. Our successful candidate is expected to partner with functional leaders in the business unit as well as other functions throughout the organization on several areas of our strategy process, from the formulation of business strategies to the evaluation of high-impact strategic initiatives.

You are expected to research new markets and ecosystems to influence and drive new areas of growth and transformation. The role is fast-paced, unstructured, and comes with leadership visibility, who often make meaningful strategic decisions based on the analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the in-depth analysis and execution of various strategic opportunities, including the development of comprehensive business cases
• Conduct market and competitive research to provide support for strategic initiatives, ecosystem analyses and possible M&A activities
• Develop well-argued and structured presentations to Consumer Solutions senior team, with clear recommendations and requests for approvals, as well as actionable and measurable plans
• Partner with other functional teams such as Product Management and Product Marketing in managing and prioritizing the strategic opportunities
• Participate in Consumer Solutions annual strategic planning process, providing project management, helping drive strategic thought, and uncovering attractive business opportunities
• Support strategic alliances and partnerships by developing business cases and coordinating activities with various stakeholders
• Help lead cross-functional teams aimed at achieving the strategic and financial objectives of the projects which can range from new market, partnership and ecosystem explorations to innovation and inorganic growth efforts

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, whether in professional service (i.e. investment banking, strategic consulting) with a reputable firm or in the high technology industry (i.e. corporate or business strategy, corporate development, engineering, operations)
• Knowledge of the consumer technology industry a plus
• MBA with a bachelor's degree in business, economics, accounting, engineering, or any other technical or quantitative discipline

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [emailprotected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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