Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning

Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning – Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Do you thrive in supporting and executing strategies? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning!

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

The Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning will play a critical role in supporting the development, execution, and tracking of Western Union’s enterprise strategy. This individual will partner closely with leaders across the organization to drive strategic planning processes, monitor progress against strategic priorities, and support the development and tracking of enterprise OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). The Senior Analyst will also contribute to a wide range of strategic efforts as needs arise, including developing board materials, building executive presentations, conducting ad hoc analyses, and supporting high-impact initiatives. The role combines analytical rigor, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist in the facilitation and coordination of the annual strategic planning cycle, including preparation of key materials, stakeholder engagement, and documentation.
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the enterprise OKR framework; assist departments in aligning their objectives to enterprise priorities and track progress across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to help launch and track execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring milestones are met and risks are proactively managed.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to inform strategic decisions; develop insights, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Assist in managing cross-functional workstreams, timelines, and deliverables for key strategic projects.
• Create and maintain strategic updates, dashboards, and executive-ready materials to communicate progress on strategy and OKRs.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related analytical field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to create clear, compelling PowerPoint materials for senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Strong people skills: able to build trust and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.  

Salary 

The base salary range is $82,000 – $100,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidate’s qualifications, skills and competencies.

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (<