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At Branch, we're transforming how brands and users interact across digital platforms. Our mobile marketing and deep linking solutions are trusted to deliver seamless experiences that increase ROI, decrease wasted spend, and eliminate siloed attribution. Our Branch team consists of smart, humble, and collaborative people who value ownership over all. Everything we do is centered around creating a great product, team, and company that lives and breathes our motto: Build Together, Grow Together, Win Together.

Branch is seeking a Manager of Business Strategy to support both our customers and our Go-To-Market team as we continue to grow. In this role, you'll uncover and shape the data behind customer strategies, craft compelling narratives, and act as a trusted in-house consultant for pre- and post-sales teams. You'll also serve as a thought leader and advocate for Branch's position in Mobile Growth, regularly presenting to senior stakeholders at some of the world's most recognized brands (e.g., Spotify, NBC, Starbucks, Depop, Venmo, Marriott, etc.).

As a Manager of Business Strategy, you'll identify opportunities, quantify them with models, and guide leadership on where you think we should head next. By analyzing customer and market data, you'll shape marketing, sales and business development efforts. Beyond providing insights, you'll influence high-impact decisions by backing your perspective with solid analysis. You solve previously unsolved problems, making reasonable assumptions, and defending your logic with intellectual integrity.

You will thrive in this role if you have experience in data-driven environments (e.g., consulting or finance) and know the difference between uncovering the real story in the data versus forcing the data to fit a narrative. Whether it's building visualizations that summarize and answer the "so what?" or creating decks that persuade and inform, turning complex analysis into clear, actionable insights should come naturally to you.

As a Manager of Business Strategy, you'll get to:

• Analyze proprietary customer and external market data to uncover insights, build quantitative models, and project the business impact that Branch provides.
• Provide tailored mobile growth consulting and best-practice recommendations to brand partners, guiding their app and mobile strategy.
• Advise teammates on strategic use cases and support prospective customer opportunities.
• Identify, propose and build internal strategic initiatives, leveraging data to accelerate Branch's growth.
• Write blog posts, present collateral, and host webinars as a thought leader for Mobile Growth and broader MarTech topics.
• Be part of a high performing, and highly collaborative team that gets exposure to leaders within Branch, and among the elite brands that make up our customer base.

You'll Be a Good Fit If You Have

• At least 3+ years of experience in analytical roles, preferably in consulting or finance.
• At least a year in a strategically consultative or influential role, creating and delivering informative and persuasive presentations to senior stakeholders (could be in-house).
• Experience researching new problems, formulating hypotheses, performing data driven analysis, and packaging conclusions.
• Conceptual and tactical understanding of quantitative modeling and forecasting.
• A creative mindset with the initiative to identify gaps or opportunities, bring fresh perspectives, and proactively develop plans to drive impact.
• Ability to develop compelling data visualizations and presentations that tell a clear, persuasive story by shaping overarching narratives and designing impactful individual slides.
• Comfort presenting quantitative and strategic content to an audience.
• Willingness to understand mobile linking technology.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from a competitive university, preferably with studies in STEM subjects, economics, finance or business.
• Experience in management consulting/investment banking
• Experience with tech/SaaS landscapes, especially in mobile strategy
• Experience with quantitative large dataset querying.
• Skilled with data visualization tools, understanding how to make compelling points graphically.
• Alternative: experience at a growth stage Internet/Software company.
• Alternative: vertical-specific B2C industry experience, either via consulting or covering as an analyst (could be retail, telecomm, media, finance, etc.).

This role will be based at our New York City, NY office and follows a Hybrid schedule that will be aligned with our Return to Office guidelines. We are not open to other locations or remote work.
This role does not qualify for relocation or visa sponsorship.
In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimated compensation range for this role: the estimated pay range for this role, if based in New York City, NY is $102,000 - $132,000. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in New York City, NY only. Compensation for candidates outside of New York City, NY will be based on the candidate's specific work location. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location and may be more or less than the amount shown above. This role includes a 10% annual bonus tied to company goals.
The salary range provided represents base compensation and does not include potential equity, which is available for qualifying positions. At Branch, we are committed to the well-being of our team by offering a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness programs to paid time off and retirement planning options, we provide a range of benefits for qualified employees. For detailed information on the benefits specific to your position, please consult with your recruiter.

Branch is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you think you'd be a good fit for this role, we'd love for you to apply At Branch, we strive to create an inclusive culture that encourages people from all walks of life to bring their unique, diverse perspectives to work. We aim every day to build an environment that empowers us all to do the best work of our careers, and we can't wait to show you what we have to offer

A Little Bit About Us
Branch is the leading provider of engagement and performance mobile SaaS solutions for growth-focused teams, trusted to maximize the value of their evolving digital strategies. The Branch platform provides a seamless experience across paid and organic, on all channels and platforms, online and offline, to eliminate friction and drive valuable action at the moments of highest intent. With Branch, businesses gain accurate mobile measurement and insights into user interactions, enabling them to drive conversions, engagement, and more intelligent marketing spend.

Branch is an award-winning employer headquartered in Mountain View, CA. World-class brands like Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, Zocdoc and Sephora acquire users, retain customers and drive more conversions with Branch.

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Job Description

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment  to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools —growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org .

DREAM is seeking a strategic, analytical, and impact-driven professional to serve as Director of Business Strategy . Reporting to the Senior Director of Educational & Business Strategy, the Director will support annual and long-term planning processes, guide financial decision-making through robust analysis, and oversee financial reporting and spend management initiatives. As a key thought partner to organizational leaders, the Director will be central in ensuring that financial and strategic efforts align with DREAM’s mission and long-term vision.

This role is ideal for someone with strong financial and project management experience, a keen strategic & analytical mindset, and a passion for using data to drive decisions in a mission-oriented environment.

• Serve as the point person for the annual budget development process.
• Develop budget frameworks, tools, and assumptions; lead budget owner engagement and coordination across departments.
• Drive improvements to streamline budget development and increase engagement from key stakeholders.
• Own monthly reporting processes, including financial statements and dashboards.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison for cost center owners, ensuring accurate and actionable reporting.
• Oversee the development of monthly and quarterly budget-to-actual reviews and variance analyses.
• Conduct complex modeling and scenario analysis to guide strategic decisions and investments.
• Develop business cases for new initiatives and synthesize data into clear, actionable insights.
• Provide qualitative research and financial vetting of high-impact special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Lead system improvements and strong adoption of procurement systems (e.g., Coupa), including user training and compliance tracking.
• Analyze organizational spend patterns to identify opportunities for cost efficiency and process enhancements.
• Build and maintain DREAM’s multi-year financial model to support strategic growth and sustainability goals.
• Translate organizational priorities into long-term projections and financial scenarios.
• Partner with senior leadership to model options for new or evolving strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Provide day-to-day management for the Business Strategy Analyst.
• Set performance metrics and ensure accountability through regular coaching, feedback, and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Other responsibilities related to the role as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree, required; Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Public Policy, Education, Finance) preferred;
• 5+ years of professional experience in financial planning & analysis, strategic finance, consulting, or similar fields;
• Strong modeling, forecasting, and financial analysis skills;
• Deep Excel proficiency;
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information for senior leadership;
• Track record of project management excellence and driving cross-functional initiatives;
• Highly collaborative, self-directed, and aligned with DREAM’s mission and values.

• The Director of Business Strategy is part of the Network Team that currently works 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remote, per week (subject to change).

• We offer comprehensive benefits including:
• Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
• The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
• Dental and vision plans;
• Disability benefits;
• Life insurance;
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
• Flexible spending account options;
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
• Fitness and entertainment discounts;
• A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
• Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses;
• Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;
• Tuition reimbursement support (All FT Roles);
• Access to a professional development fund (NEST Roles);
• All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays.
• Benefits are subject to change.

• DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience. The incoming annual salary range for this position is $125,000  to $140,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All regular employees receive annual compensation increases and have the opportunity to earn both performance- and tenure-based bonuses. Because we value tenure in each role, our salary ranges are not capped.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission. 

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us .

DREAM Maxims  

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

Applying to DREAM

We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.

If you are a current DREAM employee, please click here to review our Internal Selection Process before applying.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.