We are seeking a Corporate Strategy Analyst to support the evaluation of business opportunities and execution of key strategic initiatives. This on-site role located in our Downers Grove, IL headquarters includes conducting data analysis, building financial models, and developing presentations for senior leadership. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic planning, monitor initiative performance, and contribute to projects focused on growth and operational improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support the Strategy team to define/analyze new business development opportunities across the full spectrum of Federal Signal’s businesses & markets
2. Support the tactical implementation of strategic initiatives with ad-hoc analysis
3. Leverage data & research to test hypotheses generated to support ongoing assessment of growth objectives/business opportunities at BU and corporate level
4. Create compelling, persuasive presentation materials to communicate key learnings and recommendations to senior level executives
5. Construct models, forecasts and business cases in support of new initiatives and growth opportunities
6. Collaborate directly with senior leaders during the strategic planning cycle, supporting the creation and refinement of 3-year plans across business units
7. Prioritize and manage multiple projects at any one time and with minimal direction from their manager
8. Analytically support select strategic projects across initiatives such as: M& A, integration, sales process optimization, investor relations and other
9. Track/evaluate existing initiative performance & identify optimization opportunities
10. Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required (preferably in analytical field)
• 2-3 years professional experience in investment banking, strategy, consulting, corporate development, or a related analytical field
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Strategic agility (comfortable dealing with ambiguity)
• Self-starter; intellectual curiosity
• Excellent communication, customer engagement/interpersonal skills
• High financial acumen/financial modeling skills
• Data analysis skills (ability to synthesize and distill key trends/take-outs out of large and/or disparate data)
• Relentless work ethic
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects and initiatives and lead to completion/fruition with minimal oversight/supervision

Target salary range: $75, 000-$80, 000

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

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Experience

• 2 - 3 years: Investment banking strategy, consulting, corporate development, or a related analytical field.

Education

• Bachelors or better

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