Senior Analyst at Motional

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Autonomous Mobility, Automotive, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, economics, or other relevant field of study
  • 1-3 years of experience in Strategy Consulting, Corporate Strategy / Development, or other related field, preferably within software/technology or automotive/mobility industries
  • Excellent presentation skills and ability to develop executive-ready materials in PowerPoint or Google Slides
  • High level of intellectual curiosity and ability to grasp new concepts quickly
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret both quantitative and qualitative data and synthesize multiple data sources into a cohesive, executive-level deliverable
  • Ability to multitask and work in an organized, detailed manner
  • Self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity

Responsibilities

  • Conduct primary and secondary research on market trends and competitive dynamics in the autonomous mobility space to inform Motional’s long-term strategy
  • Develop and maintain competitor benchmarking materials outlining key movements, commercial and technology strategies, and financial performance to deliver insights to Motional’s management team
  • Assist in preparing materials for Board of Directors meetings and other official communications with shareholders
  • Develop and maintain a dynamic market sizing model to quantify total addressable market (TAM) for Motional’s target markets/use cases
  • Partner with Finance and Commercialization teams to support ongoing maintenance of Motional’s commercial business plan and conduct scenario analysis to pressure test key assumptions
  • Support Engineering teams to develop strategic product roadmaps and assess new opportunities to leverage Motional’s technology, and prepare materials for executive review
  • Conduct secondary research to support various strategy development projects (e.g., transportation landscape across key regions, regulatory analysis, product and competitive analysis, etc.)

Skills

Market Research
Competitive Analysis
PowerPoint
Google Slides
Market Sizing
Financial Modeling
Scenario Analysis
Strategic Planning
Benchmarking
Data Synthesis

Motional

Develops fully driverless robotaxis for urban transport

About Motional

Motional develops fully driverless vehicles, specifically robotaxis, aimed at transforming urban transportation. Their all-electric robotaxis are designed to navigate complex city environments safely and efficiently. Motional partners with ride-hailing and delivery services, providing them with advanced autonomous vehicle technology to enhance their operations and reduce costs. A unique aspect of Motional's service is its Command Center, which allows for real-time tracking of each robotaxi, enabling human agents to monitor performance and ensure passenger safety. Unlike many competitors, Motional focuses on integrating its vehicles into existing mobility networks, making driverless technology accessible and reliable. The company's goal is to make autonomous vehicles a safe and integral part of urban transportation.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$5,000MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_NON_VCCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

401K: 401K with up to 7.5% match
time Off: Unlimited sick and vacation days
Transportation: Commuter and fitness benefits
Healthcare: 3 plan options to support diverse needs
IVF: Fertility assistance

Risks

Motional laid off 550 employees, indicating financial and operational challenges.
Aptiv reduced its stake in Motional, impacting operational capabilities.
Delays in autonomous vehicle deployment to 2026 could hinder market entry plans.

Differentiation

Motional offers a state-of-the-art Command Center for real-time robotaxi tracking.
The company focuses on all-electric, driverless robotaxis for urban environments.
Motional partners with ride-hailing services to integrate autonomous vehicles into their operations.

Upsides

Motional raised $475 million from Hyundai, indicating strong financial backing.
Partnerships with Uber and Shake Shack expand Motional's market reach in delivery services.
Increased investment in robotics highlights potential funding opportunities for Motional.

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