In this role you will have the opportunity to lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives that address critical challenges to the firm.
Job responsibilities:
- Lead initiatives/projects to resolve diverse problems identified by senior managers of the Corporate & Investment Bank
- Lead teams of 1-3 junior strategists to develop solutions in partnership with business leaders
- Develop “trusted advisor” relationships with multiple senior stakeholders
- Gather, synthesize, and creatively analyze data (e.g., financial modeling, valuation analysis) to provide insights, identify issues and arrive at recommendations
- Develop strategic presentations for both internal and external audiences
- Monitor industry trends and shares insightful reports and analyses with broader team and with senior executives
- Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues
- Create and/or contribute to an environment of collaboration and mutual responsibility
- Simultaneously work on multiple projects across the CIB organization
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- At least 6 years of experience from either a premier management consulting firm with experience as a Manager/Engagement Manager/Project Leader, or, investment banking (e.g., M&A, Coverage, Capital Markets) division with experience as a Manager
- Diverse strategic problem solving experience, such as leading multiple CEO/CFO level programs across the financial services sector
- An outstanding ability to analyze problems, apply quantitative analytical approaches, communicate effectively and confidently (both oral and written), influence senior business leaders, work well in cross-functional teams
- Passion to foster an environment of active feedback and continuous development
- Track record of demonstrating a high level of personal initiative, setting and achieving challenging goals, and demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Experience in financial services industry
- MBA or an advanced business degree from a top-tier program
- If coming from investment banking, Financial Institutions Group (FIG) experience preferred