Ecommerce Business Strategist in undefined at Yahoo Inc

Job Description

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that reaches hundreds of millions of people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love—from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news—with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.

We are seeking a Senior Business Strategy Manager to join Yahoo’s Taiwan ecommerce team. Working directly with executive leadership, this person will help drive strategic planning, industry research and business evaluations. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, be a problem solver, and possess sharp strategic planning skills. They are a high performer with the ability to deliver results in an evolving market dynamics and have a commitment to driving growth while staying ahead of the rapidly changing tech landscape. This individual must be a tactical thinker and an exceptional “doer,”  with a proven track record of executing in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with C-level leadership to execute on critical corporate strategy

• Build and maintain sophisticated business models to support strategic planning and new ventures 

• Manage the process of raw data collection, analysis and visualization

• Conduct in-depth competitive research related to industry trends and market dynamics 

• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to support key initiatives and investment decisions

• Prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations to leadership, communicating strategic concepts, findings and recommendations 

• Assist in the ongoing development and refinement of the company's long-term strategic plans, ensuring alignment with high-level goals and objectives

• Work on special projects and ad-hoc analyses for emerging challenges or opportunities 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed, including product, legal, finance and operations team

Qualifications

• MBA or a graduate degree in a quantitative field

• 5-8 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate development or a related focus; top-tier consulting firm is a plus

• Ideal candidate also has experience in tech, specifically ecommerce, digital advertising, or online media sector would be a strong plus.

• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)

• Proficient in building and maintaining complex financial models, with knowledge of relevant tools and techniques 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision

• An analytical mindset with a critical eye for the bigger picture

• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information

• Proficiency in Mandarin(Chinese) is essential

• By applying to this position, you are required to locate in Taiwan

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (

) or call . Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements. 

If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

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