Accordion works at the intersection of sponsors and management teams throughout every stage of the investment lifecycle, providing hands-on, execution-focused support to elevate data and analytics capabilities. So, what does it mean to work at AccordionIt means joining 1,000+ analytics, data science, finance technology experts in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment while transforming how portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion s future by embracing a culture rooted in collaboration and a firm-wide commitment to building something great, together.
Headquartered in New York City with 10 offices worldwide, Accordion invites you to join our journey.
Data Analytics
Accordions Data Analytics (DA) team delivers cutting-edge, intelligent solutions to a global clientele, leveraging a blend of domain knowledge, sophisticated technology tools, and deep analytics capabilities to tackle complex business challenges.
We partner with Private Equity clients and their Portfolio Companies across diverse sectors, including Retail, CPG, Healthcare, Media Entertainment, Technology, and Logistics.
DA team delivers data and analytical solutions designed to streamline reporting capabilities and enhance business insights across vast and complex data sets ranging from Sales, Operations, Marketing, Pricing, Customer Strategies, and more
Role Overview:
As a part of Strategic Initiatives function at Accordion, you will be working to support the Leadership of DA Practice to improve efficiency in the internal operations, develop and implement new initiatives and contribute to the overall business strategy of the DA practice of the organization. In the role of Manager Strategic Initiatives, you would be involved in hands-on execution of strategic initiatives and projects, from understanding problem statement, problem-solving, project planning and implementation, and creation of reports, dashboards presentations. You should be a self-starter and demonstrate high-level of task ownership.
What You will do:
The roles and responsibilities of Manager Strategic Initiatives will include the below:
Drive thought leadership and work closely with DA leadership in the organization by identifying strategic opportunities and executing key initiatives
Execute and track progress of critical strategic initiatives driven from DA leadership and drive closure of key action items by following through with the stakeholders
Develop and execute the strategy and roadmap for various internal functions, such as Talent Acquisition, Learning Development, Client Partnerships , in co-ordination with the leadership team.
Track performance through KPIs for the company, including internal functions and analyze operational data of all the functions to find relevant and present insights and make recommendations to leadership
Develop holistic understanding on client delivery operations, internal functions operations and governance model of DA practice
Solve problems through structured thinking, research, project planning, and on-ground execution and drive closure of key action items by following through with the stakeholders
Prepare the agenda and presentation for various forums/meetings that involves functional area leaders and Provide final versions of PowerPoint decks assigned to you in-line with company formatting guidelines
Identify process gaps and opportunities to enhance inter-functional coordination and solve problems through structured thinking, research, project planning and on-ground execution
Ideally, you have:
B.Tech/B.E; MBA is additionally preferred.
4-7 years of experience in a cross-functional role, preferably in Analytics domain
Problem solving acumen with an eye for detail and an analytical bent of mind
Attributes of being a team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint skills
Why Explore a Career at Accordion:
Collaborate with Prominent Private Equity Firms: Develop deep understanding of the intricacies of the Private Equity landscape, setting you on a path to excel in the dynamic world of finance and analytics
High growth environment: Semi-annual performance management and promotion cycles coupled with a strong meritocratic culture, enables fast track to leadership responsibility
Cross Domain Exposure: Interesting and challenging work streams across industries and domains that always keep you excited, motivated, and on your toes
Entrepreneurial Environment: Intellectual freedom to make decisions and own We expect you to spread your wings and assume larger responsibilities.
Fun culture and peer group: Non-bureaucratic and fun working environment; intellectual environment that will challenge you and accelerate your learning curve
Other benefits to full time employees
Health and wellness programs that include employee health insurance covering immediate family members and parents, term life insurance for employees, free health camps for employees, discounted health services (including vision, dental) for employee and family members, free doctor s consultations, counsellors, etc.
Corporate Meal card options for ease of use and tax benefits
Work dinners, team lunches, company sponsored team outings and celebrations
Reimbursement support for travel to the office, as and when promulgated by the Company
Cab reimbursement for women employees beyond a certain time of the day
Robust leave policy to support work-life balance. Specially designed leave structure to support woman employees for maternity and related requests
Reward and recognition platform to celebrate professional and personal milestones
A positive transparent work environment including various employee engagement and employee benefit initiatives to support personal and professional learning and development.