Analyst, Strategic Business Development

Position Purpose: The Home Depot ("THD") is redefining the future of retail. As the 4th largest retailer and 7th largest ecommerce retailer in the US, we have been named one of the world's most innovative companies and are on a mission to meld our 2,200+ stores, 400k+ associates, dozens of unique services, and award-winning website to enable "doers" of all types, whatever the job is at hand.

The Strategic Business Development ("SBD") team helps lead the charge, working with business partners to both develop and execute THD's corporate strategy. SBD starts the process by leading THD's annual strategic planning efforts to identify the most critical focus areas for the next 1-3 years and, based on those focus areas, works with business leaders to determine the optimal mix of tactics to advance that strategy.

With the strategy defined, SBD heavily supports key organic growth initiatives (via research, planning, and implementation) and oversees all aspects of inorganic growth (i.e., partnership development, corporate venture capital investments, mergers, and acquisitions). As part of SBD, team members will deepen their knowledge of retail generally and home improvement specifically, investigate emerging technologies influencing retail, and explore various retail functional strategies (i.e., customer in-store and online experience, merchandising, pricing, delivery, marketing, etc.).

The Analyst role is a key member of the SBD team. Working with SBD leadership, the Analyst is heavily involved with research, financial modeling and valuation, materials creation, and project management workstreams that are critical to defining and executing THD's strategy. Within this role, the Analyst receives exposure to the whole THD business and has the opportunity to effect change from within one of the world's leading retailers.

Key

Responsibilities: 40% Corporate Strategy Formulation: Conduct specialized research, interviews, and analysis to evaluate market landscapes, competitors, and current business strategies Support the annual enterprise strategic planning process 40% Organic Initiative Execution: Support cross-functional project teams to manage and execute high-value initiatives Support special projects and requests for the board of directors, C-suite, and executive and senior leadership teams 20% Inorganic Growth: Target, evaluate, and maintain a pipeline of M&A / partnership/minority investment opportunities Perform financial analysis, valuation, and process management to enable deal execution Execute post-merger integration efforts with acquired businesses Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Reports to a Director Travel

Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical

Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area.

Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum

Qualifications: 1 to 2 years of prior experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, corporate strategy, or strategy consulting Experience in the application of research findings to the retail environment History of promotion/advancement ahead of the status quo Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education: No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience: 1 Preferred Years of Work Experience: No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience: None Preferred Leadership Experience: None Certifications: None Competencies: None As the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate over 2,200 retail stores across North America.

All of our associates have one thing in mind - helping our customers build and improve their homes and businesses.