Business Strategy Manager

About The Role

New Story is seeking a talented Business Strategy Manager in Mexico City, Mexico (consideration will be given to other locations within Mexico).

This role is critical to New Story's goal of providing affordable housing solutions for 1 Million people by 2030.

The Business Strategy Manager will create, lead, and expand our business strategy as it pertains to our partnerships with innovative start-ups developing innovative models and technology, established companies addressing affordable housing for low-income households, financial service providers (inclusive of fintechs), construction companies, and construction material companies among others.

For each partnership, the Business Strategy Manager will assess organizational performance, develop achievable goals, implement processes that improve organizational effectiveness, and build a sustainable competitive advantage that expands the market systems portfolio.

This is a new role, and this individual will have the opportunity to help shape the process of business analysis, business planning and strategy implementation to support expansion of the market systems focused housing interventions portfolio of New Story.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Support the development of long-term strategy of the interventions that organizations are developing in partnership with New Story.
• Identify threats, risk mitigation strategies, and opportunities for the interventions that partner organizations are developing in partnership with New Story.
• Assess market trends and competitors that can support and/or hinder the expansion of the interventions partners are developing in partnership with New Story.
• Present findings, projections and recommended actions to improve the organization directly related to the interventions developed in partnership with New Story. i.e. Marketing plans, business processes, sales agents training, etc.
• Plan, implement and manage proposed recommendations along with other team members.
• Work alongside the monitoring and results measurement manager to make sure projects are moving forward and suggesting business improvements based on performance.
• Support and guide senior executive decision-making processes.
• Contribute to the development of reports and presentations from the Impact team (monthly, quarterly, annual) for various stakeholders of New Story.

Who You Are

• Degree in business or related field, MBA preferred.
• 5 years of experience in business administration, operations, management consulting or strategic planning.
• Excellent understanding of business operations and procedures.
• Experience with financial services for the low income households is a plus.
• Experience with affordable housing is a plus. Experience with digital finance is a plus.
• Highly skilled at creating business models, business plans and financial projections.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Outstanding research and analytical abilities.
• Exceptional project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and delivers high-quality work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey complex information and investment opportunities to internal and external stakeholders in compelling formats.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build trust with diverse stakeholder groups, including investment committee, Board members, and co-investors.
• Able to travel to different locations within Mexico, and to Atlanta when required. Spanish and English language required.

Compensation

Our offer will be commensurate with experience. Our general range is between $55,000-65,000 USD/year.

About New Story

We pioneer solutions to end global homelessness. We work with local organizations around the world to build successful, thriving communities, and we are fully committed to researching and developing new ways of building better and faster. We’re a young team based in Atlanta and San Francisco. Usually, you can find us drinking coffee or bubble tea and eating churros wherever we can find them.

About Our Culture

Culture is #1 for us. We invest significant time, focus, and resources to building the best environment possible. Why? Over the course of the year we spend a large chunk of our time at work.

So at New Story, we want our team to find fulfillment, autonomy, mastery, and joy at work. A workplace where you can bring your whole self. At New Story, you can expect to find a culture that reflects our values:

Humble Pursuit Of Excellence.

A combination of personal humility and intense professional will.

Express Gratitude and Empathy.

How would you like to be treated? That’s how we strive to treat others. Always go above and beyond to do for others what you'd like them to do for you.

Improve Through Learning and Feedback. Learn why something worked or didn't work, then implement the learning into future actions.

Team of Founders. An extreme ownership mindset where you see a problem, take action, and go above and beyond to help the team.

Think Big, Breakdown, and Execute. Set big measurable goals, formulate a plan, then execute the plan with relentless focus.

Simplify. Do more with less. This applies to everything: marketing, design, team meetings, writing, operations, and beyond.

Our Benefits

• You'll find our benefits are aimed at supporting a full and healthy lifestyle in all areas of life.
• Full Healthcare. We believe in thriving communities and that starts with our team being happy and healthy.
• We offer a generous medical , dental, and vision care package alongside a monthly wellness stipend, so you can invest in your own wellness and health.
• Unlimited Vacation after the 1st Year.
• We believe you should have a flexible schedule that makes space for family, wellness, and fun.
• For the first 12 months, you'll have 12 days of PTO plus paid holidays. After year one, you can enjoy an unlimited vacation policy. 401k Investment Plan. New Story offers
• 401k investment plan so you can save money for the long-term.
• Trip to the Field. It’s amazing to meet the families we help and see the homes up close and personal. You'll get to visit the work first hand in either Mexico, Haiti, or El Salvador.
• Commuter Benefits. We’re grateful for all the time and energy each team member puts into getting to work every day. For some, getting to work takes additional time and expense because of their commute, our commuter benefits policy helps to offset that.
• Maternity and Paternity Leave. Mothers are given 12 weeks paid time off post birth/adoption. Fathers can choose to take up to 4 weeks paid time off post birth/adoption. We strongly recommend mothers and fathers to take the full time.
• Adoption Reimbursement. For families who are willing to adopt, thank you! New Story will reimburse eligible team members up to $10,000 for adoption related expenses
• Team Summits. Every 6 months we have a full team summit where we have fun, reflect, and plan for the upcoming quarter. Past trips have been in Tahoe, CA and Whidbey Island, WA.
• Continuing education. We believe in always learning and leveling up our skills. Whether or not it's a conference or online course you'll find we invest in each team member so they can be the best at their craft.
• A Welcoming Place for All

New Story strives to nurture a welcoming culture of shared values and radical candor for everyone. We welcome all applicants, regardless of background, to submit an application. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) are especially encouraged to apply!

We know we will only succeed if we have a team who brings a wide variety of perspectives and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time of hire.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.