Corporate Development and Strategy

Job description

Who You’ll Work With: Under the leadership of the Head of Strategy, this role will both be a strategic and analytical thinker to support and serve as a thought partner to senior leaders across the organization to deliver key insights and support development of short and long-term strategies. The Corporate Strategy and Development role will perform primary and secondary research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders. They should be excited about entrepreneurially taking ownership of important firm initiatives from start to finish. What You’ll Do: Cultivate strong relationships with leaders across the firm to drive initiatives and change management efforts Manage projects requested the leadership team including exploring topics of importance to the business, obtaining background information on emerging issues, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, as well as gathering resources as needed Collaborate senior stakeholders to assist with board of directors’ presentations and proposals made to leadership teams Report on progress of strategic initiatives to the Executive Leadership team and the broader organization Continued assessment of industry trends and market developments including competitor research and analysis Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and evaluate strategic acquisition opportunities. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of transactions. Coordinate with project managers in managing and organizing the diligence process Establish the ideal prospect profile (e.g., geography, product, sector specialties) that aligns with organizational/business unit needs Develop work product for Executive and Board Communications What We’re Looking For: 3+ years of relevant business experience in corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or similar analytical and/or business leadership roles 4-year degree (advanced degree preferred) Exceptional intellectual curiosity with proven capability to problem-solve strategically using advanced qualitative analytical skills Exceptional process management skills: ability to multi-task and work well under pressure Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively both verbally and in writing Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with senior leadership and highly collaborative Highly professional, demonstrates good judgement and discretion Diligent, strong work ethic; highly organized and detail-oriented Strategic thinking about business growth, structured problem-solving, ability to work independently Must demonstrate research on AB and a clear interest in financial services About AB We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! In accordance with the applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role in New York is as follows: Base Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $180,000.00. Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at AB, which may include, depending on eligibility, benefits, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, and other incentives. All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria. New York, New York