Associate, Strategy & Projects

Description

Who We Are – About Us

At CSC, we equip innovators with the tools they need to accelerate progress and build a better future. CSC Leasing is an organization of innovators dedicated to meeting the equipment financing needs of companies across the United States and international markets. We focus on CapEx financing for mission critical assets, primarily servicing growth equity sponsored companies in the Technology, CPG, AgTech, Robotics and Life Sciences industries.

Founded in 1986, CSC is a family owned and operated business headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. With $1 billion in assets under management, CSC serves innovative companies ranging from fortune 500 companies to venture backed start-ups.

How This Role Impact CSC And Its People

The Manager, Strategy & Projects will play a pivotal role in advancing CSC’s strategic priorities by managing cross-functional initiatives, driving operational execution, and supporting the company’s leadership team on high-impact projects. This role bridges strategy and execution — helping to develop strategies and execute to create measurable outcomes.

What You’ll Do At CSC

• Partner directly with senior business leaders and CSC team members to shape and execute CSC’s strategic priorities — helping turn ideas into action and ensuring alignment across the business.
• Lead and support cross-functional initiatives that drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence across CSC’s business lines.
• Translate complex concepts, discussions, and analyses into clear, compelling presentations and recommendations for senior leaders and the Board.
• Own discrete strategic and operational workstreams, coordinating across departments to gather information, test assumptions, and develop deliverables such as business plans, financial models, and market analyses.
• Serve as a connector between strategy and implementation, ensuring new initiatives are grounded in data, aligned with CSC’s goals, and actionable for the teams who own execution.
• Collaborate with the innovation and technology teams to ensure projects are delivered in a way that achieves both technical success and tangible business outcomes.
• Conduct market research and analysis to evaluate opportunities, define go-to-market strategies, and identify emerging trends across CSC’s target industries.
• Create clarity — ensuring every initiative has a defined objective, measurable outcome, and story that ties back to CSC’s long-term vision.
  
  

How You’ll Do It

• With Ownership: Take initiative and operate with a high degree of autonomy — leaning on your judgment to prioritize, problem-solve, and move projects forward while seeking guidance when needed.
• With Agility: Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment that demands adaptability, resourcefulness, and the ability to prioritize effectively amid competing objectives.
• With Integrity: Deliver on commitments, maintain transparency, and communicate with honesty and respect at every level of the organization.
• With Curiosity: Ask thoughtful questions, dig deep to understand CSC’s business model, and continuously look for ways to improve how we operate and execute.
• With Collaboration: Build trust and alignment across departments by listening first, valuing diverse perspectives, and driving toward shared outcomes.
• With Excellence: Maintain a high bar for quality in everything you produce — from data analysis to presentation materials to project execution.
• With Optimism and Ambition: Approach challenges with creativity and determination, knowing that meaningful progress often starts with big ideas and bold execution.
  
  

The Skills and Experience You’ll Need To Be Successful

We have organized the critical skills required to be successful into four (3-5) key areas:

• Strategic Thinking & Analysis – The ability to connect information across markets, functions, and financial drivers to identify insights and develop actionable strategies.
• Project Leadership & Execution – The ability to organize and manage multiple initiatives, ensuring milestones are met and outcomes are achieved across diverse teams.
• Communication & Storytelling – The ability to simplify complexity, structure narratives, and present data and ideas clearly for executive-level audiences.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset – The ability to operate effectively in high-change, high-growth environments, balancing urgency with sound judgment and empathy.
• Emotional Intelligence & Collaboration – The ability to build relationships, influence without authority, and navigate sensitive or ambiguous situations with empathy and professionalism.
  
  

Required

Experience

• 4–7 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or a start-up environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience building clear, persuasive deliverables for executive audiences.
• Demonstrated comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous settings that require adaptability, prioritization, and self-direction.
• High degree of ownership, curiosity, and accountability — with a track record of taking initiative and seeing work through to completion.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools (e.g., ClickUp, Monday.com, or Smartsheet).
  
  

Preferred

• Background in start-ups or high-growth companies, particularly those in financial services, technology, or innovation-driven sectors.
• Experience in roles requiring close partnership with senior executives.
• Exposure to innovation, technology transformation, or operational scaling initiatives.
• Experience using data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) to create dashboards and translate data into strategic insights.
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) or relevant professional certifications in strategy, finance, or project management.
  
  

What We Believe - Company Vision And Values

At CSC, we believe in the power of innovation to reshape the world. We are committed to enabling businesses to thrive by providing flexible and forward-thinking financial solutions.

Our vision is simple yet profound: We envision a world reshaped by the ingenuity of innovators.

We are guided by six core values that shape our culture and define how we work:

• The Golden Rule – We treat others as we wish to be treated.
• Innovation – We look ahead to identify opportunities with the potential to make things better.
• Integrity – We speak with candor and honor our commitments because our word is our bond.
• Ambition – We strive for excellence, fueled by determination and a relentless work ethic.
• Humility – We value what people bring to the table and appreciate other viewpoints.
• Optimism – We know anything can be accomplished with ingenuity, commitment, and collaboration.
  
  

At CSC, we don’t just provide financial solutions—we build long-term partnerships that help businesses turn vision into reality.