Analyst, Corporate Strategy, Kyndryl

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Who We Are At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. The Role Job Description Summary Corporate Strategy professionals shape Kyndryl's long-term direction and growth by leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives and supporting executive decision-making. They partner closely with senior leaders to develop and execute enterprise strategies, leverage market, financial, customer, and competitive insights, and solve complex business challenges that drive growth and enterprise value. Combining strategic thinking, analytical rigour, financial expertise, business case development, and executive communication skills, they support strategic planning, growth initiatives, investment decisions, and enterprise transformation programs that strengthen competitive advantage and deliver sustainable business outcomes. Job Description Who We Are At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities. The Role Are you an analytical problem-solver with a passion for corporate strategy, technology markets, and executive storytelling? Are you energised by the opportunity to work on high-impact topics that help shape the direction of a global technology company? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you as an Analyst, Corporate Strategy. In this role, you will support Kyndryl's Corporate Strategy team on initiatives that influence growth, investment priorities, business performance, and enterprise transformation. You will work with strategy leaders, Managing Consultants, business teams, finance partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights, structure analyses, and prepare materials that support executive decision-making. As an Analyst, you will help turn complex business questions into clear, fact-based insights. You will conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, customer and industry analysis, financial analysis, and internal business performance reviews to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and implications for Kyndryl. Your work will support strategic planning, growth initiatives, business case development, investment discussions, and transformation priorities across the enterprise. A core part of your role will be developing executive and board-level narratives. You will help synthesise data, research, and stakeholder inputs into clear presentations, decision materials, briefing notes, charts, and leadership-ready recommendations. You will contribute to storylines that help senior leaders understand key issues, evaluate options, and make informed decisions. You will also support execution by tracking actions, analysing progress, preparing updates, and helping ensure teams remain aligned around priorities and outcomes. While this role does not require deep subject-matter expertise from day one, it does require curiosity, strong analytical capability, attention to detail, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple and compelling way. Our consultants are restless for innovation. They work at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and transformation, helping shape the future of Kyndryl and our customers. If you are a self-starter who wants to build a career in corporate strategy and contribute to high-visibility work, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team and help support the strategic priorities that will define Kyndryl's next chapter. Your Future at Kyndryl As an Analyst in Corporate Strategy at Kyndryl, you will join Kyndryl's Global Strategy Team and work alongside experienced strategy professionals, consultants, business leaders, finance teams, offering teams, and cross-functional subject matter experts. You will build practical experience in corporate strategy, market analysis, financial modelling, business case development, executive communication, and strategic programme support. Through exposure to enterprise-level priorities, senior leadership discussions, and high-impact strategy projects, you will develop the skills, confidence, and business judgement needed to grow into more advanced strategy roles over time. Who You Are You are an early-career strategy, consulting, finance, business analysis, or research professional with strong analytical skills and a desire to build a career in corporate strategy. You are intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with data, research, and business information to develop insights that support decision-making. You enjoy solving ambiguous business problems, breaking complex topics into clear workplans, and translating analysis into structured outputs. You are comfortable with Excel and PowerPoint, can build clear slides and charts, and can communicate findings in a concise and professional manner. You may not yet be a deep subject-matter expert, but you bring strong learning agility, sound judgement, and the ability to quickly understand new markets, business models, and strategic topics. You are collaborative and proactive, able to work effectively with colleagues across functions, geographies, and levels of the organisation. You have a growth mindset, are open to feedback, and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to high-impact work that supports Kyndryl's strategic direction. Required Skills and Experience MBA degree; advanced degree is not required but may be an advantage. 4+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business analysis, finance, market research, competitive intelligence in the IT / technology industry. Strong ability to conduct market research, business research, competitive analysis, industry benchmarking, and trend analysis. Ability to analyse business and financial data, identify key insights, and translate findings into clear implications for strategy and decision-making. Strong Excel and analytical skills, including comfort with financial analysis, business case inputs, scenario analysis, data interpretation, and performance metrics. Strong PowerPoint and executive communication skills, including the ability to create clear, well-structured slides, charts, storylines, briefing notes, and leadership-ready presentations. Structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down ambiguous questions, define analytical approaches, and synthesise information from multiple sources. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to clarity, accuracy, and executive-level polish. Ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and support senior team members on fast-moving strategic initiatives. Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with stakeholders across business units, finance, offerings, sales, delivery, and corporate functions. Interest in technology services, cloud, digital transformation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, or enterprise technology markets. Who You Are Preferred Skills and Experience Experience at a consulting firm, corporate strategy team, technology company, financial services firm, research organisation, investment team, or business analytics function. Exposure to technology services, IT infrastructure, cloud, software, cybersecurity, managed services, telecom, or digital transformation markets. Experience supporting executive presentations, board materials, leadership updates, strategy documents, or investment memos. Familiarity with business case development, financial modelling, market sizing, competitor benchmarking, customer analysis, or strategic planning. Experience working with large datasets, dashboards, business performance reports, or financial metrics. Familiarity with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and other presentation tools. Strong interest in developing expertise in corporate strategy. Being You Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way. What You Can Expect With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed Get Referred! If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address About Company Kyndryl is an IT infrastructure services company that helps businesses optimize and manage their digital environments. With a focus on cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT modernization, Kyndryl supports industries in transitioning to agile and scalable operations, ensuring efficiency and security in business systems. Being You The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way. What You Can Expect Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best. From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth. We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success. We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next. Get Referred! If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.