In this role, you are provided with the opportunity to influence the direction of the business by supporting a portfolio of strategic initiatives that address critical challenges to the firm.
As a Senior Associate on the Commercial and Investment Banking (CIB) Strategy team, you will support mission-critical projects, including but not limited to: assessing growth opportunities strategies – geographic, industry or product, putting together strategic roadmaps by identifying unmet or emerging client needs, refining client segmentation and/or client coverage models, understanding emerging trends or new entrants, assessing operating models, including redesign or automation, and supporting the creation of CEO-level executive communications. Projects are typically team-based and include close collaboration with the Commercial & Investment Banking Committee and senior executives.
Our team comes from top strategy consulting firms, investment banks, and leading undergraduate and graduate programs. The Head of Strategy is responsible for defining the overall strategic direction of the business, reports directly to the Commercial & Investment Banking CEO, and is a member of the Commercial & Investment Banking Operating Committee. The Commercial & Investment Bank comprises Global Banking (combining the Commercial, Corporate & Investment Bank), Payments, Markets & Securities Services. These businesses offer lending, payments, investment banking, market-making, financing, custody and securities products and services to a global base of corporate & institutional clients.
Job responsibilities:
Apply structured problem-solving and design thinking to address top strategic prioritiesGather, synthesize, analyze and present project data and findings (e.g., financial modeling, valuation)Develop innovative solutions to transform the business model and product offeringPerform competitor/industry research leveraging both public and non-public sourcesDevelop strategic presentations for internal and external audiencesSupport multiple project work streamsRequired qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
At least 5 years of experience with a premier strategy consulting firm or an internal strategy consulting / corporate strategy teamDemonstrated experience with consulting toolkit / broad range of analytical tools and problem-solving approachesDemonstrated experience with managing project work streams Strong client management and executive-level communication skillsTrack record of demonstrating a high level of personal initiative, setting and achieving challenging goals, and demonstrating entrepreneurial leadershipPreferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
Experience in financial services industry MBA or an advanced business degree from a top-tier program