Strategy Analyst Jobs in Illinois
Strategy Analyst jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, concentrated in corporate strategy, financial services, healthcare strategy, and management consulting, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst through senior and principal roles. Chicago anchors the market, with Peoria and Naperville adding meaningful volume, and employers like Morningstar, Baxter International, and Boston Consulting Group's Chicago office among the anchor hirers. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois listings are competitive intelligence, M&A strategy, and operational strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
The Credit Card Risk Strategy Analyst leads the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of quantitative credit strategies for Huntington’s consumer credit card acquisition programs. The role is responsible for account approval strategies, initial credit line assignment, and risk-based pricing strategies. This position also monitors the credit risk profile and performance of newly acquired accounts to ensure alignment with established portfolio loss and risk-adjusted return objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing oversight of consumer credit card new account origination strategies, including segment-level performance reporting and change management.
- Design, execute, and evaluate policy experiments and A/B tests, translating analytical findings into actionable credit policy and strategy enhancements.
- Manage forecasting, monitoring, and reporting frameworks that provide timely visibility into credit risk performance and emerging portfolio trends.
- Partner cross-functionally with Credit Administration, Underwriting, Fraud, Model Risk Management, Product, and Legal/Compliance to advance business priorities and ensure alignment with risk and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing the full analytical lifecycle, including project development, execution, presentation, implementation, and post-implementation monitoring.
- Demonstrated understanding of credit card profit-and-loss (P&L) drivers and financial performance. Analyze data using SQL/SAS to review performance, conduct comprehensive analyses, propose strategy changes, and validate implementations.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- 7+ years experience in analytics role in financial services. 5+ years experience with SQL/SAS
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA/MS or Ph.D in Statistics, Economics, Finance, or Business Analytics
- Experience with Tableau, Snowflake, or comparable data visualization tools, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong analytical skills and thought process, with a high degree of attention to detail
- Ability to articulate problem solving methodology used to research and create solutions
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once, prioritizing within tight time constraints .
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Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) ( No = eligible for overtime pay)
Workplace Type:
OfficeOur Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Compensation Range:
$102,000 - $208,000 Annual SalaryThe compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.
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- Fintech
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
- Banking & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in strategy analyst jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, or a related analytical field
- Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, scenario analysis, or strategic frameworks
- Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Ability to synthesize large data sets into clear executive-level presentations and recommendations
- Experience working cross-functionally with finance, operations, or product teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and leadership engagement
Strategy Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a strategy analyst in Illinois?
Strategy analyst roles in Illinois do not require a state-issued license or certification. Most employers hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, or a quantitative field, and many of the larger Chicago-area firms prefer or require an MBA for senior tracks. Building proficiency in financial modeling and data visualization, and targeting Chicago's dense consulting and corporate headquarters ecosystem, is the most direct path into the role.
How much do strategy analysts make in Illinois?
Strategy analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $104,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,610 for the lowest 10% to over $175,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire strategy analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring strategy analysts in Illinois right now include Kraft Heinz, DRW, and Newmark, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major consulting offices makes Illinois one of the more active states for this role across a wide range of industries.
Which Illinois cities have the most strategy analyst jobs?
Chicago, Rosemont, and Pekin account for the largest share of strategy analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and consulting firms, while Naperville and Peoria contribute openings tied to large manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services employers headquartered in those markets.
Are there remote strategy analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 58% of strategy analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based, analytical nature of the role. The work that most commonly goes fully remote involves competitive research, financial modeling, and presentation development, while roles requiring direct executive access or cross-functional facilitation tend to stay hybrid.
How can I get hired as a strategy analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a rotational or analyst development program at one of Chicago's large employers. Companies like Abbott, Allstate, and Exelon run structured rotational programs for recent graduates that include strategy and corporate development exposure. Lateral moves from financial analyst, business analyst, or operations roles are common, and completing a case competition or earning a CFA Level I can meaningfully strengthen an application without prior strategy-specific experience.
Where can I find and apply to strategy analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to strategy analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across Chicago and the broader state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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