Analyst/Sr Analyst, Corporate Development

About the position

The Analyst/Sr Analyst in Corporate Development at American Airlines plays a crucial role in the Finance Division, acting as an internal consultant and project manager. This position involves leading cross-functional initiatives, driving decision-making, and assisting with the implementation of project solutions while regularly interacting with all levels of management. The analyst will produce qualitative and quantitative analyses, facilitate decision-making, and create executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize business problems, identify strategic options, define outcomes, and gain consensus among senior leadership on solutions.
• Lead ad-hoc projects, including defining scope, performing strategic analysis and/or financial modeling, project development, planning, and implementation.
• Project manage transformational initiatives by building project plans, facilitating meetings, and following up with key stakeholders.
• Create KPIs and project dashboards to monitor progress.
• Gather information from external and internal sources using various research methods.
• Develop decks and present content to leaders and working groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to take initiative and work effectively in a variety of demanding situations
• Exceptional organization and planning skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to logically structure analysis of complex issues using an analytical framework and develop creative solutions to business challenges
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with all levels of management
• Ability to problem solve and effectively deal with ambiguity
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to take initiative and manage stress while working in a variety of situations.

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Business Administration
• Experience in project management and/or consulting

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Access to 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across the global network.
• Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits from day one, including virtual doctor visits and flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness Programs: Tools, resources, and support for personal wellness.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with employer contributions after one year, depending on the workgroup.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more.