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CSC Leasing · 1 day ago

Associate, Strategy & Projects

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

CSC Leasing is an organization of innovators dedicated to meeting the equipment financing needs of companies across the United States and international markets. The Associate, 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.

BankingCrowdfundingFinancial ServicesLeasing

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Strategic ThinkingProject LeadershipCommunication SkillsEntrepreneurial MindsetExcel ProficiencyPowerPoint ProficiencyEmotional IntelligenceProject Management ToolsData Visualization ToolsMBAEquivalent

Required

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