Associate, Strategy & Operations

Position: Associate Strategy & Operations

Department: Strategy

Reporting to: Lead Strategy & Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Bentonville AR; Jersey City NJ; D.C.; Denver CO

Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Associate Strategy & Operations. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to support cross-functional projects with analysis coordination and high-quality deliverables.

About the Position

Provide foundational research analysis and coordination across cross-functional initiatives building experience and enabling timely data-driven decisions for leaders.

What you will do

In this role you will support the execution of cross-functional projects through research analysis and coordination. You will assist senior staff with governance planning and household operational activities while building foundational skills. You will also contribute to the adoption of enterprise systems and processes that improve efficiency and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of cross-functional projects across WEI contributing analysis research and coordination.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform organizational and household operational priorities.
• Assist in preparing materials for governance (e.g. Board decks principal briefings) under direction from senior team members.
• Provide logistical and analytical support for annual planning strategy tracking and enterprise processes.
• Contribute to household operational projects by coordinating with stakeholders and supporting implementation.
• Work closely with Senior Associates and Leads learning from feedback and contributing to team deliverables.
• Support the use and integration of enterprise systems in day-to-day workflows.

Who we are looking for

Skills needed

• Strong analytical research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications required for your success

• Bachelors degree required.
• 02 years of experience ideally in strategy consulting financial services or professional services.

Additional Helpful Experience Includes

• Familiarity with wealth investment and liquidity concepts.
• Exposure to family office philanthropy or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience using analytical tools or data visualization platforms.
• Internship or project experience in consulting or professional services.

Personal attributes that support your success

• Produces accurate high-quality work with attention to detail; eager to learn and build skills.
• Approaches challenges with curiosity; demonstrates resilience when priorities shift.
• Manages tasks reliably; meets deadlines and follows through consistently.
• Communicates with professionalism and discretion; begins building credibility with colleagues.
• Works constructively with peers; open to feedback and coaching.
• Acts with integrity humility respect initiative and discretion.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background addition you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Benefits Information

Compensation Range: $104000.00 - $130000.00

Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical dental and vision insurance a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

About the Strategy Team

The Strategy team partners with leadership and family enterprises to align priorities steward governance processes and drive cross-functional execution. We lead annual planning enterprise performance tracking and process improvements and we strengthen systems and data to enable high-quality decision-making and reliable household operations.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal philanthropic and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Waltons family.

We value trust mutual respect and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints support their growth and empower them to contribute meaningfully.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.