Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning

Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning – Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Do you thrive in supporting and executing strategies? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning!

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

The Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning will play a critical role in supporting the development, execution, and tracking of Western Union’s enterprise strategy. This individual will partner closely with leaders across the organization to drive strategic planning processes, monitor progress against strategic priorities, and support the development and tracking of enterprise OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). The Senior Analyst will also contribute to a wide range of strategic efforts as needs arise, including developing board materials, building executive presentations, conducting ad hoc analyses, and supporting high-impact initiatives. The role combines analytical rigor, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist in the facilitation and coordination of the annual strategic planning cycle, including preparation of key materials, stakeholder engagement, and documentation.
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the enterprise OKR framework; assist departments in aligning their objectives to enterprise priorities and track progress across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to help launch and track execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring milestones are met and risks are proactively managed.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to inform strategic decisions; develop insights, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Assist in managing cross-functional workstreams, timelines, and deliverables for key strategic projects.
• Create and maintain strategic updates, dashboards, and executive-ready materials to communicate progress on strategy and OKRs.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related analytical field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to create clear, compelling PowerPoint materials for senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Strong people skills: able to build trust and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.  

Salary 

The base salary range is $82,000 – $100,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidate’s qualifications, skills and competencies.

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States – specific benefits include:

• Flexible Time off  

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance 

• Tuition Assistance Program 

• Student Loan Repayment (below manager level only) 

• Parental Leave 

• One day volunteer time off 

• $0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code – Quarterly 

• Recognition Program “Game Changers” 

• Employee Discount Program 

• Global Adoption Assistance 

• Global Scholarship Awards Program 
• 4% Western Union Contribution to 401K  

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.     

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.  

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. 

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.”

#LI-HD1

Estimated Job Posting End Date:

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.