Principal Strategy and Business Development Consultant

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Compeer Financial is a member‑owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Hybrid model - up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross‑functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state‑mandated programs.

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is open to any Compeer office location in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

This position is a senior strategy leader and project owner responsible for leading Compeer Financial’s highest‑impact enterprise initiatives. You will drive growth by leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives and shaping the organization’s strategic agenda, operating at the crossroads of strategy, innovation, and business development. Frequently acts as a project lead, working directly with senior leaders and members of the Executive Leadership Team.

Responsible for applying strong strategic judgment, external perspective, and disciplined execution to identify and assess growth platforms, guide the development of new business opportunities, and support the formation of strategic partnerships; including venture pilots, partner collaborations, and merger or acquisition‑related efforts.

• Leads high‑priority, enterprise‑wide strategy and innovation initiatives that span business units, functions, and stakeholder groups.
• Owns project scoping, structuring, stakeholder engagement, and full lifecycle execution from analysis through decision‑making.
• Ensures project outcomes align with broader corporate objectives and financial performance goals.

• Identifies and evaluates external growth opportunities including new ventures, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and potential M&A targets.
• Leads commercial due diligence efforts, partner assessments, financial modeling, and business case development.
• Collaborates with internal innovation, legal, finance, and operations teams to assess feasibility, risk, and value realization pathways.
• Supports early‑stage design, piloting, and transition‑to‑scale of select innovation initiatives.

• Engages with senior leaders and serves as a trusted advisor in the development and refinement of strategic priorities.
• Represents the Strategy team in executive working sessions, steering committees, or external engagements.
• Translates insights into executive‑ready materials and facilitates decision‑making discussions with clarity and confidence.

• Mentors and coaches other team members across multiple projects.
• Sets standards for project delivery, team norms, and internal best practices.
• Fosters a high‑performance culture anchored in curiosity, collaboration, and clarity.
• Contributes to functional development (e.g., tools, frameworks, training) that strengthens team impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, human centered or product design or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform…