$180K – $210KExecutiveFull Time
The Job/What You'll Do:
The Corporate Strategy Team leads the strategic ideation, implementation, and execution support for our business and culture transformation in order for us to meet our strategic priorities and to create sustainable competitive advantage over the long term.
The Corporate Strategy team partners directly with the CEO, Executive Committee (EC) members, and Functional leaders to help solve the most important and complex questions and challenges facing AssetMark. The team focuses on enterprise issues, including strategy, growth initiatives, market testing, and adoption.
The individual in this role will report directly to the VP, Corporate Strategy, and will partner with Business / Functional Leaders, Corporate Development, Finance, and a broader set of stakeholders to support various strategic initiatives.
This is a full-time position. We will only consider candidates for this position who can accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our office locations in Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL or Concord, CA.
Responsibilities:
AssetMark is seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as the Director, Corporate Strategy reporting to the VP, Corporate Strategy. As part of the Corporate Strategy Team, support the strategic planning process to development of vision, mission, and long-term strategy objectives through analysis of research and data, communicating priorities and execution with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Help develop and support the enterprise corporate strategy:
Partner with the VP, Corporate Strategy, to develop and refresh the enterprise strategic roadmap
Synthesize and evaluate business and function strategies, and analyze the enterprise-level impact
Continuously engage business unit leadership teams to understand priorities, challenges, and implications to strategy
Advocate and message the corporate strategy to business units
Lead interviews with stakeholders to understand trends, priorities, and issues to be addressed
Lead strategy setting exercises, including strategic reviews and scenario planning
Shape company-wide strategy communications and help cascade the strategy through the organization
Focus on the firm’s most pressing strategic & growth objectives:
Provide rigorous analysis and insights to guide decision-making on near-term and long-term opportunities
Partner with senior leaders to identify, refine, and prioritize the firm’s highest-impact strategic and growth initiatives
Translate complex strategic issues into clear, actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders
Ensure alignment of cross-functional efforts to accelerate progress on priority initiatives and measure outcomes against defined objectives
Lead market & competitive intelligence:
Support research engagements to develop AssetMark’s position on long-term strategic issues and opportunities
Gather and report intel on competition and market trends in support of our strategic choices, directly to the senior leadership team
Analyze and communicate how industry news and trends affect AssetMar
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Being entrepreneurial and self-directed – able to take a conceptual business challenge from an initial set of facts and hypotheses to real, practical solutions
Working closely with senior business leaders as a trusted advisor
Being intellectually curious and interested in the future of financial services and shaping an industry through one of its major stakeholders
Managing complexity and leading multiple projects with an unrelenting focus and prioritization
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills for both internal and external audiences
Exceptional collaboration, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
Project-oriented and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities
Demonstrates a commitment to fact-based dialogue; willing to push thinking toward better outcomes
Success in developing or being part of high-performing teams and creating alignment
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 8 to 12+ years of relevant experience with requisite competencies in corporate strategy, finance, transformations, or business development.
Management consulting experience preferred
Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $180,000-$210,000. This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Who We Are & What We Offer:
We are AssetMark, a company on the move, shaping the future of financial services. Growth is in our DNA. Every day, we combine technology, insight, and collaboration to create new possibilities for advisors, for our people and for our investors. At AssetMark your ideas matter; they’re heard, valued, and drive meaningful change. Join a team that sets new standards and creates space for you to thrive and do your best work.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to help our 10,500+ financial advisors make a meaningful difference in their clients’ lives. We do this by combining powerful technology, holistic support, and expert consulting to help advisors run stronger, more efficient businesses. Backed by a comprehensive suite of investment solutions and a trust company that boasts of $150B+ AUM, our platform empowers advisors to deliver exceptional service and an outstanding client experience.
Our Values
Heart. Client Success. Integrity. Respect. Excellence. Our values are how we show up every day.
We believe in:
Leading with Heart, in truly making a difference in the lives of others: teammates, clients, investors and communities.
Obsessing over Client Success, bringing a relentless focus on what matters to clients that sets us apart and creates loyal, lasting relationships.
Unyielding Integrity, doing what’s right, always. Even when it’s hard.
Collective Respect, in being authentic, inclusive and valuing all voices while winning together.
Operating with Excellence, in learning fast, continuously improving, innovating and collaborating to find new and better solutions.
These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define what it means to be part of the AssetMark family.
Our Culture & Benefits
Our culture brings our mission and values to life. Here, we do what’s right, embrace diverse ideas, and innovate together. We also offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family—because thriving at work starts with thriving in life.
Flex Time or Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off
401K – 6% Employer Match
Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO
HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only)
Volunteer Time Off
Career Development / Recognition
Fitness Reimbursement
Hybrid Work Schedule
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
