Analyst/ Senior Analyst, Marketing Strategy and Operations

Transparent Partners is an independent consultancy that specializes in enhancing customer experiences through a marketing lens. Our goal is to identify the unique mix of data, technology and operational processes that will empower brands to thrive in the ever changing marketing landscape.
Position OverviewWe are seeking a curious, driven and entrepreneurial Marketing Operations & Strategy Analyst with a passion for digital marketing. This role supports the team in delivering against the client’s vision. They contribute to daily interactions with the client helping synthesize needs and disseminating the information across internal teams for activation. They support the creation of scoped deliverables- surfacing relevant research, aggregating key insights from discovery and developing narratives to convey findings. They are responsible for identifying key areas of opportunity for the organization both internal and client-facing.

Position Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in related field: MBA a plus
• 0 - 4 years experience in related or relevant fields
• Ability to take initiative and work in collaboration with internal team as well as external partners 
• Strong commitment to successful management of projects across various functional teams 
• Basic understanding of curiosity around Martech/Adtech, Consumer Data, Digital Marketing and/or Media, 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and apply that research in a meaningful way (i.e. competitive analysis, vendor capabilities, industry trends) 
• Willingness to actively participate in meetings (internal and client facing) 
• Ability to actively listen, demonstrate understanding and distill that information into deliverables  (recap summaries, visual diagrams, presentations) 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with an eye for detail, while being able to see the big picture and keep an end goal in mind. 
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• Important: This role is not eligible for candidates on F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, or requiring any future visa sponsorship. Even if your current work authorization is valid for several years, these visa types require the employer to participate in e-Verify and maintain federal reporting/compliance processes. Transparent Partners does not support these processes, so we are unable to hire candidates on F1 OPT or STEM OPT.

Responsibility: Relationship Management

• Be the primary point of contact for work stream tasks, output development and delivery (internal and external) - developing relationships with targeted stakeholders inside client, agency and technology organizations

Responsibility: Communication and Meeting Facilitation

• Assist PM or lead coordination and scheduling of internal/external meetings
• Grow and maintain knowledge of Marketing technology systems, analytics frameworks, data strategy principles and change management models

Responsibility: Deliverable Excellence

• Assist in the development of client-facing deliverables including (presentations, project roadmaps, research and thought leadership, status reports, etc.)
• Work closely with the Principal/Sr. Principal in the discovery process, executing evaluations and research project

Responsibility: Financial Management

• Partner with the account lead to monitor project pacing, recommend adjustments to balance workload and execute billing

Responsibility: Organizational Development

• Help maintain, inform and improve upon internal process flows and governance
• Develop a deep level of trust across internal disciplines and contribute  to the success of the work stream delivery 
• Play an active role in supporting advancement of Transparent internal goals to educate and advance the team’s collective expertise
• Contribute to Transparent’s branding and awareness efforts through content creation, social marketing and event participation

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision coverage 
• 401k with match
• Chicago, On-Site Required

A senior prefix may be applied if an individual has demonstrated ability to: 
Team Manager | Effectively manage other team members by delegating work as appropriate, providing constructive feedback routinely, and creating targeted opportunities for professional development
Account Strategy | Ability to develop and execute against strategic account plans to strengthen our client partnerships and grow business relationships
Growth Management | Contribute to business growth and development by establishing relationships through trust and integrity, proactively surfacing