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Digital Solutions & Enablement TeamPosition: Senior Analyst, Digital Solutions & EnablementPosition OverviewThe Digital Solutions & Enablement team serves as the central hub for executing strategic technology initiatives across Commonfund’s investment management businesses. By collaborating closely with business stakeholders, we uncover opportunities, design solutions, and drive adoption organization wide. Through structured change management and cross-team coordination, we ensure alignment and embed new capabilities across the firm.As a Senior Analyst, you'll work alongside the Managing Director transforming concepts into delivered outcomes. We own the full lifecycle: business analysis, solution design, and implementation.You'll lead stakeholder discovery, evaluate technologies, build project plans, and manage delivery. No playbook exists. You’ll assess each situation, determine the approach, and execute. We collaborate on strategy and complex decisions. You drive day-to-day work: structuring problems, managing stakeholders, and delivering results.This position is based in our Norwalk, CT office.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Design & Business AnalysisLead discovery to uncover pain points, map workflows, and surface requirements Structure ambiguous business challenges into clear problem statements and requirementsResearch and evaluate technology solutions, building comparative analyses with recommendationsAnalyze data to quantify impact, identify trends, and build business casesServe as liaison between business stakeholders and IT, ensuring proposed solutions are technically feasible and meet business needsProject Execution & DeliveryManage full project lifecycle including planning, timeline management, progress tracking, and deliveryLead meetings and working sessions, prepare agendas, document action items, and follow up on commitmentsMaintain project documentation including status reports, meeting notes, risk logs, and issue trackersOwn project communications, ensuring stakeholders stay informed of progress and changesChange Management & Adoption Create training materials, user guides, and process documentationSupport the development and execution of communication plans for technology rolloutsDefine success metrics and track adoption post-implementationConduct post-mortem reviews, documenting lessons learned and process improvementsRequired QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (required)Experience3-5 years of experience in technology implementation, project management, business analysis, consulting, or operationsExperience translating between business needs and technical requirementsProven track record managing discrete projects or workstreams with minimal supervisionExperience developing business cases, analyzing data, and presenting recommendationsExperience evaluating technology solutions, building comparison frameworks, and presenting findings to stakeholdersFinancial services or professional services experience strongly preferred (asset management, banking, or related)Skills & CompetenciesCritical thinking and problem-solving with the ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes, and develop solutions without a prescribed approach Self-starter who drives results, proactively identifying what needs to happen and keeping stakeholders informed along the wayComfortable with ambiguity, thrives when the path forward isn't clear; able to frame problems and identify viable paths forwardAdvanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools Excellent communication skills with ability to build credibility across all organizational levels Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Salary : $125,000 - $145,000