Business Associate Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Hyundai Capital America (HCA) helps people move forward. Through Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Finance, we deliver innovative financing, leasing, and insurance solutions to more than 3 million customers and businesses nationwide.

We're a company driven by growth, innovation, and people. At HCA, you'll find opportunities to build new skills, expand your career, and make a real impact-while working in a diverse, inclusive, and valuesdriven environment. We're proud to support our communities through volunteerism, philanthropy, and engaged Employee Resource Groups.

If you're looking for a fastpaced, collaborative workplace where your ideas matter, join us as we lead the future of financing freedom of movement. Apply today.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Business Strategy Associate is responsible for the identification of market and industry insights including production of the quarterly industry insights report, providing innovation assessments for new business opportunities, identifying capability gaps, and monitoring internal and external risks.  In addition, this role will serve as a liaison working with cross-functional teams to ensure initiatives align with the business strategic direction.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Market and Industry Insights Assessments

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative market research, including opportunity sizing, competitor landscape, and industry benchmarking to support strategic decisions.

• Provide innovation assessments on new business opportunities, identifying capability gaps to support enterprise strategic direction.

• Summarize and generate quarterly industry insights report for the organization.

• Monitor ongoing internal and external risks to minimize impact to the organization and strategic roadmap.

 Support Project Initiatives

• Support enterprise strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with business strategic goals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate discussions and coordinate changes and meet deadlines.

• Collaborate with internal teams to identify business opportunities and operational improvements.

Support Leadership Meetings

• Prepare presentations and communications for executive regarding annual planning meetings, strategic decision making, etc.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Strategic Initiatives, Research, Competitive Intelligence, Data Analytics, and/or Performance Management managing intelligence gathering and benchmarking.

• Captive automotive finance knowledge a plus.

• SAS, SQL, Python, and other data analysis tools experience a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing Research, Finance or related field required.

• Working knowledge of primary and secondary research techniques.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with all levels of the organization and guide teams in aligning with strategic goals.

• Strong organization and multitasking abilities to manage cross-functional projects.

• Proven ability to align articles and features with company goals and messaging.

• Proven ability to create content and interview stakeholders to gather insights for quarterly publications.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

At HCA, our people drive our success. That's why we offer a competitive rewards package that supports your health, financial future, and overall wellbeing-at work and beyond.

• Hybrid flexibility - 4 days in office, 1 day remote

• Vehicle perks - monthly vehicle allowance plus purchase and lease discounts

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans

• Employer-funded HSA contributions to help reduce healthcare costs

• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting from day one

• 100% company-paid life and disability insurance

• Wellbeing benefits including fitness and health resources

• Leadership programs and career development that support continuous learning

• Paid Volunteer Time Off and a company charitable donation in your honor

Because great benefits help you thrive-personally and professionally.

OTHER DETAILS

Our Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace-because we believe diversity builds stronger teams. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided during the application process is requested in good faith and will be used solely in accordance with applicable employment laws.

California Privacy Notice

This notice only applies to our applicants who reside in the State of California.

The latest version of our Privacy Policy can be found here. This Privacy Policy provides you with notice, at or before the point of collection, about the categories of personal information to be collected from you, the purposes for which your personal information is collected or used, and whether that information is sold or shared, so that you can exercise meaningful control over our use of your personal information. We are providing this notice to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 ("CCPA"). 

If you have any questions about CCPA regarding California residents or HCA team members, please contact the Privacy Team at Privacy2@hcs.com.