Business & Strategy Consultant, GTM Services (GTMS) - job 14 of 21

As a Business & Strategy Consultant at GTM Services, your primary responsibilities will include developing both ad-hoc and scheduled reports, along with dashboards that highlight key performance metrics. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements, analyze performance data, and identify areas for improvement. Your role also involves presenting deliverables to the leadership team and assisting in the creation of presentations for executive reviews.

To excel as a Business & Strategy Consultant in GTM Services, candidates typically need a background in business administration, data analytics, or a related field. Experience with data visualization tools, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities are essential. Additionally, prior experience in strategic consulting or performance analysis will be highly beneficial for successfully navigating the demands of this role.

In the Business & Strategy Consultant role within GTM Services, you will collaborate with various teams, including Client Services and Product teams. This collaboration involves gathering insights from different departments and leveraging Visa data to forge effective business solutions. You proactively work across the organization to explore opportunities and drive initiatives that align with strategic goals.

As a Business & Strategy Consultant at GTM Services, you can expect to support a variety of projects, including performance improvement initiatives and the development of reporting benchmarks. You may also participate in task forces that focus on strategic planning and operational enhancements, providing valuable insights that drive measurable outcomes.

The work environment for a Business & Strategy Consultant at GTM Services is hybrid, offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility. This allows for dynamic engagement with colleagues while also providing the autonomy to work independently on critical projects, ensuring a balanced approach to productivity and teamwork.

When answering this question, be sure to provide specific examples of projects where you've developed reports and dashboards, highlighting the tools and methodologies used to analyze data. Discuss how your insights have led to impactful business decisions and improvements.

To effectively prioritize tasks, outline your strategies for organization, such as using project management tools or frameworks. Discuss how you assess project urgency and importance, and how you communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities.

Prepare a concise story that follows the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Results) format. Describe the context, the specific improvement opportunity you identified, the steps you took to address it, and the results achieved, quantifying success where possible.

Discuss your approach to stakeholder engagement, including methods such as interviews, surveys, and workshops. Highlight your ability to ask the right questions and ensure that you capture all necessary requirements to create meaningful reports.

Explain your process for tailoring presentations, which may include understanding the audience, focusing on key data, and using visual aids effectively. Describe how you solicit feedback and iterate on your presentations to maximize their effectiveness.

Share examples of cross-functional collaborations you've been a part of. Focus on the roles you played, the challenges faced, and how you contributed to achieving common goals, emphasizing the value of diverse perspectives.

Explain your methodology for identifying, analyzing, and optimizing processes. Discuss how you engage with stakeholders to gather insights and how you measure the effectiveness of changes implemented.

Use the STAR method to describe the project, emphasizing your leadership role, the objectives, strategies employed, challenges overcome, and the successful outcomes achieved. Be sure to quantify results if possible.

List the data visualization tools you’ve used (such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar) and discuss your proficiency level. Provide examples of how you've utilized these tools to create impactful visualizations that influenced business decisions.

Share your intrinsic motivations for the role, such as a passion for data-driven decision-making, enjoying solving complex problems, or contributing to strategic initiatives that shape the business direction. Connect your motivations to the responsibilities of the role.