Job Summary
Cox Enterprises is a privately-owned communications, media and automotive services company with over $20B+ in annual revenue, 50k+ employees and national brands including Cox Communications, Autotrader, Kelly Blue Book and Axios. Cox has a proud 125-year history of building industry-leading businesses that are rooted in our mission to leave the world in a better place for the next generation.
Cox Strategy & Investments (S&I) is responsible for leading Cox Enterprises' corporate strategy, managing and diversifying our portfolio of companies and investments, supporting investments in the Atlanta Venture ecosystem (including Techstars, Endeavor, Engage Ventures, amongst others) and managing Socium, our venture capital fund. Our team is at the forefront of our efforts to build multi-billion dollar revenue platforms in new industries including Cleantech, Govtech, Edtech, Digital Media and Digital Health.
Strategy & Investments offers the opportunity to make a big impact, working closely with senior executives in a close-knit, supportive team.
Job Responsibilities
As a Sr. Analyst, you will play a critical and highly visible role in driving forward strategic initiatives for Cox. You will work closely with colleagues in the S&I team on projects to drive strategic decisions with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The role will be dynamic, intellectually challenging, and require strong problem-solving, quantitative and communications skills. The successful candidate will be team-oriented, proactive, willing to take on new challenges and have high integrity.
In This Role You Will
- Conduct primary and secondary research on forces shaping our businesses (e.g., macroeconomic factors, emerging technology, portfolio management best practices, etc.)
- Lead financial modeling efforts to guide strategic discussions.
- Translate detailed analysis into concise presentation materials.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with business unit owners, financial planning teams, and division Strategy and M&A teams.
- Assist with strategic, operational, and financial initiatives for portfolio companies as needed.
- Participate in our efforts to strengthen Atlanta's venture ecosystem with local accelerators and startups.
Required Job Qualifications - Experience/Education/Training:
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or related fields.
- 4+ years of professional work experience in strategic analysis and research at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, corporation, or private equity firm. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience.
- Track record of consistent high-level of achievement.
- Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities.
- Self-starter, who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to conduct complex analysis and present findings in a clear way.
- Strong organizational skills and with impeccable attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, research, and financial modeling skills.
- Ability to develop sophisticated PowerPoint presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Open minded, flexible, with an eagerness to develop professionally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with investments or M&A transactions.
- Experience in our sectors of interest.
Other Essential Job Requirements
Travel: Not more than 20%
Compensation
Compensation includes a base salary of $85,500.00 - $128,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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