Manager, Strategy

About the role

This position is for a strategy consultant within Match Group, working with executive leadership and various brand teams. You will help define strategic direction and translate insights into actionable plans. The role involves deep data analysis, synthesizing findings into recommendations, and collaborating across teams to implement proposals.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Analyze industry trends, new technologies, and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
• Benchmark Match Group brands and identify market signals for potential acquisitions, internal development, or partnerships.
• Support resource allocation and strategic planning across different brands and regions.
• Identify portfolio-level opportunities and risks, then develop data-driven recommendations.
• Create financial models from user, market, and financial data to size growth opportunities.
• Present results and strategic implications, outlining implementation paths.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives for corporate and business unit leadership.
• Provide clear perspectives based on analysis, business context, and operational realities.
• Prepare materials for executive forums like Strategic Planning, Board of Directors meetings, and Quarterly Earnings.
• Support project management for these executive programs.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy.
• Experience in consumer technology is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize answers and focus on the implications of findings.
• Strong analytical skills, including market and competitive analysis, using strategy frameworks, and developing business cases with incomplete data.
• Experience in developing and implementing growth strategies.
• Demonstrated success in aligning stakeholders across functional, business, and technical teams.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with experience creating concise, executive-ready materials for C-suite audiences.
• Highly organized and proactive, thriving in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
• Proficient in building presentations using Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficient in conducting analysis and modeling in Excel, including intermediate-level formulas (e.g., index+match, xlookup), pivot tables, and charts.
• Experience writing clear, well-structured executive memos.

Practical notes

Match Group offers medical, mental health, and wellness benefits. Financial benefits include competitive compensation, a 100% employer match on 401k contributions up to 10% (capped at $10,000), and an employee stock purchase program. Employees receive generous PTO and 14 paid holidays. There is an annual training allowance for professional development. Family benefits include 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and child care resources, plus pet insurance and discounts. The company hosts events to foster connection. Work is in-person 3 days per week. If you need accommodation for the hiring process, indicate this in the application.