Title: Senior Strategy Associate Location: New York, NY , Los Angeles, CA /US - Remote Work Type:Remote, Hybrid, Job Description: THE COMPANY: BIRDY GREY Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a person’s life: their wedding. Founded in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee (Founder & Chief Creative Officer) and Monica Ashauer (Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer), Birdy Grey offers affordable bridesmaid dresses starting at just $89, groomsmen suits starting at $199, plus fun gifts and accessories for everyone in the wedding party. Since day one, we've dressed over 2 million bridesmaids and we're proud to be a trusted resource for brides and grooms on their most cherished day. THE OPPORTUNIY: Strategy Senior Associate REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Strategy LOCATION: US - Remote Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY, Birdy Grey supports remote work for eligible roles. We ask that all employees travel to either office once a quarter. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Birdy Grey is looking for a resourceful Strategy Senior Associate to help drive strategic initiatives and consumer insights across the business. Sitting at the intersection of strategy and research, this role will: - Work with the C-Suite to define, prioritize, and execute critical strategy projects - Scope solutions and implement across teams - Directly and quantifiably impact business decisions and performance - Leverage AI to conduct analyses, help problem solve, synthesize research, and communicate findings - Work with the strategy team to define and enable Birdy Grey’s strategic roadmap, with a focus on growth plans, new business categories, and consumer insights This associate is highly analytical and tackles problems in an organized, hypothesis and data-driven manner. This will be a very fast-paced role that requires excellent collaboration skills with team members at all levels. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES - Own the strategy and implementation of key company-wide initiatives by leading cross-functional partners through the project and getting alignment from the C-Suite - Partner with the C-Suite on strategic planning for the company, including developing the strategy roadmap, setting targets (OKRs), and developing an operational execution plan with cross-functional partners - Aggregate and analyze data to mine insights & develop hypotheses to drive improvements across the company - Conduct market and competitor research to understand our consumer, trends, and market sizing on an ongoing basis THE RIGHT CANDIDATE: QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree Required, MBA optional EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS: - 3+ years of experience in management/strategy consulting, including at least 1 year of experience in retail/consumer consulting or a corporate strategy team at a retail brand - Genuine enthusiasm for AI as a force multiplier for the teams — curiosity about emerging tools and how they reshape workflows - Demonstrated track record of exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to present complex ideas in a simplified fashion - Experience working cross-functionally supporting multiple verticals / teams (e.g., marketing, research, finance, operations) - Direct experience in retail, e-commerce, or retail/consumer consulting — familiarity with retail unit economics or DTC business models strongly preferred - Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment with a high degree of autonomy - Expert excel skills to analyze data and build complex dynamic models from scratch - Hard working and willing to roll sleeves up - no job is too big or too small - Experience actively leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini, Copilot) to accelerate your own work and identify opportunities to embed AI-driven automation across operations - Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills - Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform data deep dives to surface actionable insights. - Proactive problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot and/or escalate issues effectively. - Hard working and willing to roll sleeves up - no job is too big or too small. - You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, fluid environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and take initiative to lead projects. NICE TO HAVES: - Start-up experience - Interest in bridal and fashion New York Pay Range $125,000 - $140,000 USD WHY BIRDY GREY: BENEFITS & PERKS (for eligible Full-Time Employees) - Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance + Annual Performance Bonus - Healthcare Benefits: 100% employer covered medical dental & vision plans, 50% spouse and dependent medical coverage + access to One Medical + Mental Health Benefits - Retirement: 401K + up to 4% match after 3 months - Generous PTO: Flexible Open PTO Policy + 11 paid holidays - Wellness: A monthly wellness day + monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays - Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability - Employee Discount: Free bridesmaid dresses + 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products - Family Benefits: 3 months of paid parental leave - Purpose: Join in the success of a high-growth, 80% women, minority founded, early-stage startup by driving performance and building out new processes Highlights: - Birdy Grey is #305 on Inc5000's List of Fastest Growing US Companies 2022 - #22 on BuiltIn’s Best Startups to Work for in LA - Be part of a company innovating the $75B+ US wedding market (IBISWorld, 2019) - Join a Women Founded Small Business blazing trails in the Bridal industry - Birdy Grey is making waves on BuzzFeed, The Knot, Brides, People, Allure, PopSugar, Bustle and more - Named #5 on LA’s 50 Hottest Startups in 2020 by Pitchbook & Dot.LA - Customers can participate in Birdy Grey’s giveback program with The Princess Project, a non-profit that provides prom dresses and accessories to teens in need Additional Information The Lead Announces the 2021 Foremost 50 List: The Annual Power List of High-Growth D2C Brands Cult-favorite bridal brand brings $99 bridesmaid dresses to one-day pop-up in Plano My wedding party wore thse $99 bridesmaid dresses from Birdy Grey and everyone looked amazing, proving you don't need to make anyone spend $400 on a dress they'll wear onc Your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with rights regarding how your data or personal information is treated. 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• Manages the North America (NA) Capital Budget and portfolio of capital projects. • Works with GMs at 7 sites to develop business cases for capital projects. • Serves as SME for capital business case development and approval processing. • Leads and provides project management for large capital investment projects. • Leads a diverse portfolio of strategic projects to help drive both top and bottom-line growth for the business. • Serves as the NA subject matter expert for WAVE and assists General Managers and their teams with project ideation and shop level growth strategies. • Provides training and technical assistance with WAVE as needed. • Plans and leads bi-annual offsites for the NA leadership team with sessions focused on value creation and strategic growth of the business. • Conducts complex scenario planning to proactively provide analysis, make process improvement recommends on alternative development plans. • Effectively summarizes key information such as program progress, timeline updates, risk opportunity assessments and SOPs.

Corporate Real Estate Portfolio Strategy and Analytics Lead Minneapolis, MN Charlotte, NC Full time 2026-0012496 At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description Participates in the identification, design, development, and implementation of assigned projects. Assigned projects may be general or systems related in nature. Interfaces with internal and external resources to ensure successful and timely completion in accordance with user needs. Participates in training users and evaluating the project. Manages the performance of the project team and evaluates overall team performance. Additional Job Information: The Corporate Real Estate Portfolio Strategy and Analytics Lead is a key member of the Corporate Real Estate Portfolio Strategy team, responsible for supporting disciplined portfolio management through rigorous analysis, modeling, and insight generation. The role leverages location, occupancy, utilization, and financial data to develop scenario analyses, evaluate portfolio performance, and assess risks and trade‑offs. Examples of scenario modeling include evaluating location consolidation or expansion strategies, analyzing lease versus own alternatives, modeling changes in occupancy or headcount, assessing cost and capital impacts under varying market or business assumptions, and testing portfolio responses to strategic or regulatory constraints. This role delivers clear, decision‑ready insights that inform capital allocation, optimize portfolio outcomes, and support long‑term planning and governance. Key Responsibilities: - Lead analytical support for portfolio strategy and enterprise initiatives - Build and maintain advanced analytical models to support scenario development - Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, key drivers, risks, and opportunities - Develop clear metrics, scorecards, and business cases that support strategic and investment decisions - Prepare high‑quality Excel and PowerPoint deliverables that convey insights and support decision-making - Provide ad hoc analysis for leadership requests, internal reviews, and strategic initiatives - Manage multiple concurrent projects independently, prioritizing effectively and meeting deadlines - Partner cross‑functionally to drive action Basic Qualifications - Master's degree, or equivalent work experience - 10 or more years of experience in project management activities - Two or more years of managerial experience Preferred Skills/Experience - Expert knowledge of assigned business line or functional area - Demonstrated management and leadership skills - Strong organizational and analytical skills - Advanced knowledge of project management - Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data - Excellent verbal and written communication skills Location Expectations This role is hybrid. Team members who are in a hybrid role typically spend three days a week at the listed U.S. Bank location(s), while having flexibility on their work location for the other working days. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants. Benefits: Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following: - Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) - Basic term and optional term life insurance - Short-term and long-term disability - Pregnancy disability and parental leave - 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan - Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) - Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities - Adoption assistance - Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $133,365.00 - $156,900.00

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Principal, Advisors & Consulting Services, Strategy & Transformation Job Description Summary Mastercard Services provides cutting-edge data analysis and services to Fortune 500s, governments, and nonprofits to make multimillion-dollar business decisions and grow their organizations. Our Advisors Client Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard's rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Mastercard Advisors works with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants. The Advisors & Consulting Service group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing and Program Management. Our Strategy & Transformation consultants lead clients through impactful decision-making as they tackle strategic, tactical, operational and transformational business challenges. They apply a broad set of problem solving techniques to improve the client's overall strategy, performance and operations. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Client Impact • Lead complex client engagements across a range of industries and problem statements• Direct the development of strategies and programs for regional and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value• Own senior client relationships from mid-level to C-suite to drive commercial success • Serve as a trusted client business advisor and generate enthusiasm for the Mastercard team and our recommendations Team Collaboration & Culture • Guide team through complex problem solving to business-focused solutions and recommendations that drive client value • Motivate the project delivery team to produce superior quality deliverables, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels • Own relationship with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firm's intellectual capital • Lead on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to both direct and outside team member QUALIFICATIONS• Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management • Experience coaching and leading teams across large, strategic consulting engagements that involve structured problem solving and stakeholder management • Experience leading senior client relationships • Deep knowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership • Ability to identify new business development opportunities, and experience leading proposal development and scoping of new opportunities • Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm • Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis • Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills • Ability to lead multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Relevant industry expertise• MBA or master's degree with relevant specialization (not required) Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: - Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; - Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; - Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and - Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.