4+ years in corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting
Strong problem-solving skills with advanced qualitative analysis
Excellent process management and multitasking abilities
Effective communicator of complex ideas, both written and verbal
Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with senior leadership
Demonstrates professionalism, good judgment, and discretion
Highly organized with a strong work ethic
Responsibilities
Cultivate relationships within the firm to drive initiatives
Manage leadership requests on business-critical projects
Collaborate on board presentations and proposals for leadership
Report on strategic initiatives to Executive Leadership and the organization
Assess industry trends and conduct competitor analysis
Identify and evaluate strategic acquisition opportunities with leadership
Coordinate with stakeholders for seamless execution of transactions
Benefits
Inclusive culture that rewards hard work
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Emphasis on collaboration and intellectual curiosity
Encouragement to challenge personal limits and empower career advancement
Full 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
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.
New York, New York
About AllianceBernstein Holding LP
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. is a global asset management firm that provides investment management and research services to institutional, high-net-worth and retail investors. The company offers a range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, hedge funds, separately managed accounts, and private equity funds. AllianceBernstein has a presence in over 20 countries and manages assets worth over $600 billion. The company is committed to delivering superior investment performance and providing innovative solutions to its clients.
