Strategy & Operations Analyst

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

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.