Program Leader, Strategic Group

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

The Strategy Group partners with leaders of business lines to articulate strategic roadmaps and business plans, and drives strategic evaluations and analyses that seek to tackle Wellington's most pressing business challenges. The Group is critical to Wellington's ability to lean into growth and innovation, scale delivery, and enhance the pace and efficiency of strategic decision making, as the business rapidly grows both in size and complexity. The Program Leader will report to the Head of Strategy and will work on initiatives to develop and embed long-term strategies focused on growth, innovation and evolution of our business. The Program Leader will help define and track overall project plans and assume end-to-end responsibility for large and complex workstreams within a project to drive outcomes. They will work closely with key stakeholders / subject matter experts to conduct research, understand issues, develop new solutions & strategies for change, and create buy-in for recommendations to complex and cutting-edge challenges facing our clients and firm. Over time, they will develop repeatable playbook and templates to embed an institutionalize this practice for the firm.

THE ROLE

Essential responsibilities and expectations of the Program Leader include, but are not limited to :

Play a pivotal role in cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges across various business lines to manage a portfolio of strategic projects.

Act as a thought partner to the Head of Strategy Group to help shape the scope and approach to each project

Develop and own end to end project plans for one or more initiatives at a time

Lead key workstreams autonomously, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.

Collaborate with and across divisions / regions to evaluate the intersections and complexities of a project across business lines, markets and clients, and shape recommendations for forward investment

Manage regular cadence of communication to all stakeholders

Craft in-depth analyses using advanced tools and techniques to drive sophisticated hypothesis generation.

Thoughtfully distill and communicate insights, steering decisions for often ambiguous, complex opportunities

Develop constructs that frame key issues, propose fact-based recommendations, and assess trade offs

Challenge work in progress, results, and re-orient any analyses if needed

Support the execution and implementation of insights and recommendations

SKILLSET / QUALIFICATIONS

7 years of experience in the asset management industry; In-depth knowledge of financial markets (public and private) and a strong understanding of the investment business (across client / investment / commercial lenses) via direct experience will be critical to the success of this role. Prior Investment Banking or Strategy / Management consulting will be considered additive.

Strong understanding of the industry, structural trends, and competitive landscape

Possess or have the ability to quickly learn Wellington's investment capabilities / content

Exceptional complex project management skills and ability to develop frameworks for projects

Strategic mindset, critical thinker, creative problem solver

Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to figure things out on the field

Strong management and communication skills. The ability to bring together all stakeholders and persuade senior leaders to take action is essential

Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative) and a high capacity for conceptual thinking.

Agility in shifting between projects and teams.

Demonstrated leadership in diverse group settings and adaptability to evolving project landscapes.

Exceptional time management and communication skills

Strong sense of urgency and drive

Globally minded

Ability to work independently, with minimal direction

Broad perspective of firm with strong relationship building skills

LOCATION

The role may be located in Boston or New York.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law . If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com .

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is :

USD 100,000 - 225,000

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salary is only one component of Wellington's total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and / or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition / CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)

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Salary : $100,000 - $225,000