Fast Facts
Join Risepoint as a Strategy & Operations Analyst to support data-driven initiatives that enhance growth and efficiency within the organization, focusing on strategic M&A evaluations and operational improvements.
Responsibilities: You will assist with M&A due diligence, conduct market research, develop financial models, and analyze operational workflows, while preparing presentations to communicate insights.
Skills: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, experience in data gathering, market research, and financial analysis, along with effective communication skills are required.
Qualifications: 1-2 years of professional experience in a relevant field such as strategy, finance, or consulting, with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
Location: Remote, United States of America
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $65,000 - $90,000.
Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.
Department Summary
Student Experience is a cross-functional team within the Student Success Center (SSC) dedicated to enhancing every student interaction after lead generation. The Student Experience team collaborates with key stakeholders to develop omni-channel engagement strategies that blend automation with agent-led support, deliver functional training for all student-facing roles, implement scalable tech enablement solutions, and drive performance and insights through a partner-centric approach.
Job Summary
As an Analyst, Strategy & Operations, you will provide data-driven support for key initiatives that drive Risepoint’s growth and efficiency. Reporting to the Director of Strategy, you will work closely with senior analysts and leadership to assist with M&A due diligence, integration efforts, AI strategy, and operational efficiency initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve data gathering, financial modeling in Excel, market research, and presentation development in PowerPoint to support decision-making and project execution.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Description
M&A and Integration Support
- Assist in data gathering, market research, and competitive analysis to support M&A evaluations.
- Build and maintain Excel models to analyze potential acquisition targets and assess financial impact.
- Support post-merger integration by tracking milestones, preparing documentation, and helping align teams on key deliverables.
- Summarize key findings in PowerPoint presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
Operational Efficiency & AI Strategy
- Assist in researching AI-driven tools and automation opportunities to improve marketing, enrollment, and student retention processes.
- Analyze operational workflows and develop data-backed recommendations to enhance efficiency.
- Support process improvement initiatives by tracking key metrics, maintaining dashboards, and preparing reports.
Strategic Initiatives & Project Support
- Gather, clean, and analyze large datasets in Excel to extract insights and trends.
- Prepare clear, concise presentations in PowerPoint to communicate findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Conduct research to identify growth opportunities, industry benchmarks, and competitive insights.
- Work cross-functionally to assist in the execution of high-priority projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Additional Position Responsibilities
- Perform in accordance with Risepoint policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned..
To be successful in this role, you should have:
1-2 years of professional experience in strategy, operations, finance, consulting, investment banking, or a related field.
Strong Excel skills (e.g., financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data cleaning and visualization).
Proficiency in PowerPoint for creating executive-ready presentations.
Experience in data gathering, market research, and basic financial analysis.
Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
Effective communication skills to clearly present findings in written and verbal formats.
A proactive, self-motivated mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an equitable environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws.
Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:
- 18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
- 12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Medical – four options
- Dental
- Vision
- Life & Disability (company paid)
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
- Retirement plan with company match
- Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
- Volunteer Time Off
Supplemental Benefits:
- Wellness program
- Alternative medicine options
- Pet discounts
- Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Personal and Professional Development:
- Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
- Rewards & Recognition programs
Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
