Sr. Analyst, Commercial Strategy

Location:

127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

Location:

127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio

Hybrid Requirement: selected candidate is expected to work on-site 4 days per week at the nearest Key Bank office (non-branch location).

As a member of the Commercial Bank Strategy Team, the Senior Analyst will work closely with the members of the team and Business Leaders across the Commercial Bank to evaluate and execute strategic business initiatives. They will develop a deep understanding of our markets, customer needs, product functionality, industry trends, and our competitive landscape to support business growth.

• Work alongside the members of the Strategy team to develop and support strategic initiatives – develop strategy in partnership with executives (define problem, structure a framework, build recommendations, and a successful path to execution).
• Coordinate and develop presentation materials and supporting documentation to provide regular status updates on initiatives to Manager and Leadership.
• Analyze internal and external data to provide intelligence and insights to Commercial Leadership.
• Actively participate in, and own, projects and priorities by providing effective reporting, analytic support, and research.
• Analyze project and business results, collect/solicit field feedback and provide thoughts on potential areas for improvement.
• Establish and maintain effective/collaborative working relationships among team members, partners, and support areas.
• Exhibit exceptional project management and organizational skills, collaborating closely with stakeholders and leaders to ensure key initiatives are prioritized, well‑coordinated, and delivered on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Complies with all Key Bank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in related field of study (i.e., Finance, Economics, Accounting, Data Sciences, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Mathematics, or other applicable fields)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in banking, finance, consulting, or similar relevant experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience supporting strategic initiatives, including problem‑solving and strategic thinking.

• Understanding of Commercial Banking products and services.
• Experience supporting the execution of growth initiatives with a structured approach to achieve tight timelines on complex deliverables.
• Ability to synthesize, create, and communicate clear analytical insights to Senior Leadership.

• Strategic Planning:
  Develop business strategies, frameworks, recommendations, and execution plans aligned to organizational goals.
• Business Analysis:
  Evaluate business performance, identify opportunities, and assess strategic outcomes.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze internal and external data to generate actionable insights and support decision‑making.
• Market Intelligence:
  Research market trends, customer needs, industry developments, and competitive dynamics.
• Executive Communication:
  Present complex analyses and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Presentation Development:
  Create concise, impactful PowerPoint presentations and supporting documentation for leadership updates.
• Project Management:
  Manage multiple strategic initiatives, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Build and maintain collaborative relationships across business leaders, partners, and…