The Strategy Manager supports Cosm’s strategic planning and decision-making across business functions. Responsibilities include analyzing new and existing business opportunities, evaluating partnership deals through financial analysis, monitoring competitors, assisting with financing strategy, and preparing presentations for senior leadership. The role requires strong analytical, financial, communication, presentation, and strategic-thinking skills, with experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or related analyst functions.
Cosm is a global technology company that brings experiences to life in immersive environments. We help our partners create spaces and content that blur the lines of real and virtual across three primary markets: Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions. Cosm was born from the fusion of some of the greatest innovators in the history of technology. Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, Inc., and Cosm Immersive combined forces to power the immersive experiences of the future as Cosm. Innovation is in our DNA.
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Summary:
The Strategy Manager will be a key member of the Strategic Planning team, assisting in the development of the overall strategy for Cosm. The role will report into the Vice President, Strategic Planning and will contribute to strategic decision making across multiple business functions.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze new business opportunities
- Conduct strategic analysis on existing businesses
- Create financial analysis to help leadership evaluate potential partnership deals
- Track and analyze competitor financial and operational information
- Assist in development of financing strategy
- Create and present materials to brief senior leadership
Experience:
- 4+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy/development, or other financial/business analyst function with rigorous attention to detail
- Experience in the media and/or technology industries strongly preferred
- MBA preferred
- Start-up DNA: willing to roll up sleeves, do foundational work and test new approaches. Able to deftly prioritize. Comfortable with ambiguity—unhindered by change and uncertainty—and can methodically work through complex problems
- Eager to collaborate with the Strategic Planning team to solve tough problems
- Passion for data-driven approach, ability to think strategically, drawing out big picture correlations, predictions and recommendations
- Confident and self-aware with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. A high impact presence—capable of quickly establishing credibility, influencing constituencies and persuading professionals at all levels
- Strong finance-based analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
- Deep interest and experience in immersive technology and content
- Strong visual presentation skills to deliver communications that align the organization behind a common vision
The annualized base salary range for this position in California is $105,000 to $140,000. The base salary offered will factor in internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience, among other factors.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. Cosm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Cosm Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Playa Vista (west side).
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