Corporate strategy analyst

Aven Hospitality is an innovative technology provider powered by SynXis®, the leading global hospitality commerce and distribution platform. We empower hoteliers around the world to exceed expectations, solve daily challenges, and stay ahead of the competition. With our comprehensive portfolio of solutions, hoteliers can manage distribution, retailing, payments, operations, and more. Providing hoteliers the tools to maximize revenue, improve operational efficiency, and deliver personalized guest experiences that drive satisfaction. Our tools are built to seamlessly integrate with each hotelier’s unique strategy, elevating guest satisfaction and creating meaningful connections. We are pioneering AI in hospitality technology to unlock new opportunities, drive efficiency, and personalize the guest experience. By prioritizing stability, scalability, and data-driven insights, we equip hoteliers to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing landscape, ready for whatever comes next.

THE TEAM

The Corporate Strategy team shapes the company’s long-term direction, connects strategy with execution, and actively drives the initiatives that grow the business. We work on the company’s most important strategic questions: from long term business planning and board-level decisions to product strategy and new growth programs. We partner closely with senior leaders across Product, Technology, Commercial, Finance, and Operations to turn those decisions into results. This role provides significant exposure to senior leaders, functional heads and VPS. The role offers an early-career professional a rare opportunity to develop broad business, strategy, and leadership skills in a high-growth, Private Equity-backed technology company.

WHY JOIN US

This role is designed for someone who is self-driven, takes ownership of their work, and wants to learn the industry quickly. Here is what you can expect: Work on real strategic priorities, not side projects. You will own workstreams and produce outputs that directly inform the most important executive decisions for Aven. Exposure to senior leadership. You will regularly interact with functional heads across the business, building relationships and visibility that accelerate career growth. A fully remote, high-autonomy environment. We trust people to manage their own time and deliver results. If you thrive with ownership and minimal hand-holding, you will fit in. Broad scope, fast learning curve. Strategy, product, commercial, and operations - you will develop fluency across multiple domains in a compressed timeframe. PE-backed growth context. The company is executing an ambitious long-range plan targeting significant revenue and EBITDA growth. You will be part of that exciting journey.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Strategy Analyst is a core member of the Corporate Strategy team, reporting to the Director of Corporate Strategy. The role spans two main areas of work: (i) corporate strategy and long-range plan support, (ii) product strategy. It is an ideal fit for an early-career professional with a consulting foundation who wants meaningful work, broad exposure, and the experience of driving their own projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Corporate Strategy and Long-Range Planning Support the development and execution of long-term strategic plans and enterprise-wide innovation roadmaps that align with Aven's business objectives and growth strategy. Work with cross-functional leaders to identify emerging opportunities, evaluate market trends, and design initiatives that advance the company's long-term growth plan. Develop business cases, strategic frameworks, and operating models to guide future investments and organizational priorities. Design strategic planning sessions for business leaders to define future-state capabilities, priorities, and execution frameworks. Translate complex business challenges into actionable strategic recommendations that enable sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Apply working knowledge of financial concepts to support strategic discussions: unit economics, margin contribution, revenue drivers. Prepare board presentations, executive materials, and decision-support documents for senior leadership. Establish methodologies, governance frameworks, and planning processes to support enterprise innovation and long-term business planning. Support the launch and execution of business initiatives across functional teams.
2. Product Strategy Evaluate future business opportunities, technology investments, and operational improvements to determine potential impact and return on investment. Develop strategic planning sessions for business leaders to define future-state capabilities, priorities, and execution frameworks. Produce structured analyses to help product and executive leaders evaluate growth paths, tradeoffs and investment options. Assess product performance and how the portfolio is evolving relative to market opportunity. Support leadership and internal stakeholder teams to identify annual priorities and align them to corporate and commercial strategy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Analytics, or a related field. A master’s degree is not required. 2-3 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a comparable analytical role. Consulting firm background or similar; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to produce executive-ready content. Strong proficiency with AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, or similar) as productivity and analytical aids. Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous business problems and develop clear, data-driven recommendations. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to independently produce executive-level presentations. Ability to manage multiple workstreams with limited oversight and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience at a management consulting firm (tier-one or tier-two). Exposure to SaaS, technology, hospitality, travel, or marketplace businesses. Familiarity with product strategy, portfolio management, or competitive intelligence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES

Strategic thinking and structured problem-solving. Strong communication and presentation skills. Intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset. Effective collaboration and stakeholder management. High autonomy and ownership: comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.

CORE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Successful employees at Aven consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned to the Aven A’s: Ambition – Taking initiative, raising the bar, and striving for better outcomes. Action – Turning ideas into results and driving work forward. Acumen – Applying sound judgment, curiosity, and business understanding to make informed decisions.

BENEFITS

Competitive compensation. Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days). 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO). Comprehensive medical, dental, and wellness program. 12 weeks paid parental leave. Fully remote work — work from anywhere in the U.S. Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgement programs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Fully remote position — U.S.-based. Minimal travel expected; occasional travel for leadership offsites or company events. No physical requirements beyond standard office/computer work.

Reasonable Accommodation

Aven Hospitality is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Aven Hospitality position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Aven Hospitality at Contact Us. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Affirmative Action

Aven Hospitality is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW #LI-Remote#LI-TJ1