Director of Corporate Strategy
Apply NowCompany: Cambridge Associates
Location: Boston, MA 02115
Description:
Firm Overview
Cambridge Associates is a leading global investment firm. We work with endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients to build, implement and manage bespoke investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Our goal is to meet clients wherever they are in the investment process. We offer a variety of services to complement those needs, including acting as an outsourced investment office and non-discretionary portfolio management. Committed to independence since our founding more than 50 years ago, we are motivated only by what is best for our clients.
Our clients trust the experience, leadership, and integrity of our investment professionals. We have a global team of outstanding investment portfolio managers/advisors and an extensive research platform to support them. With more than 1,400 employees in eleven locations around the globe, we are constantly looking to discover new ways to add long-term value to our clients' portfolios. This extensive network helps us to identify and access the best investment opportunities around the globe. Our manager coverage across multiple asset classes ranging from traditional equity and fixed income to alternative investments such as hedge funds, private credit, private equity, venture capital and real assets affords us the privileged bird's eye view of investor portfolios and deepens our investment expertise and thought leadership.
At Cambridge Associates, we believe that culture is central to your success and ours. We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive and diverse. Here, we get the opportunity to work closely as a local team serving local clients while leveraging our global community. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters and we hold true to a culture that enables you to succeed
The Director of Corporate Strategy will lead project teams and report to the Global Head of Corporate Strategy, who sits on Cambridge's Leadership Team and reports to the CEO. The Corporate Strategy team works with the CEO and Leadership Team to set the strategic direction for the firm and execute its strategic initiatives. The team also works with senior leaders to address other critical business projects and problems related to a variety of topics including growth, efficiency, competitive intelligence, organizational structure, and operations, among others. In addition, the team manages the firm's inorganic activities by evaluating M&A, strategic investments, strategic partnerships, and team lift-outs.
Our ideal candidate is an effective leader who is talented at both analytical and conceptual problem solving, has a balance of both strategic thinking and detail-orientation, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, can communicate clearly and concisely with senior leaders, and is energized by helping organizations grow and operate effectively.
Responsibilities
Requirements
The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.
Cambridge Associates is a leading global investment firm. We work with endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients to build, implement and manage bespoke investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Our goal is to meet clients wherever they are in the investment process. We offer a variety of services to complement those needs, including acting as an outsourced investment office and non-discretionary portfolio management. Committed to independence since our founding more than 50 years ago, we are motivated only by what is best for our clients.
Our clients trust the experience, leadership, and integrity of our investment professionals. We have a global team of outstanding investment portfolio managers/advisors and an extensive research platform to support them. With more than 1,400 employees in eleven locations around the globe, we are constantly looking to discover new ways to add long-term value to our clients' portfolios. This extensive network helps us to identify and access the best investment opportunities around the globe. Our manager coverage across multiple asset classes ranging from traditional equity and fixed income to alternative investments such as hedge funds, private credit, private equity, venture capital and real assets affords us the privileged bird's eye view of investor portfolios and deepens our investment expertise and thought leadership.
At Cambridge Associates, we believe that culture is central to your success and ours. We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive and diverse. Here, we get the opportunity to work closely as a local team serving local clients while leveraging our global community. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters and we hold true to a culture that enables you to succeed
The Director of Corporate Strategy will lead project teams and report to the Global Head of Corporate Strategy, who sits on Cambridge's Leadership Team and reports to the CEO. The Corporate Strategy team works with the CEO and Leadership Team to set the strategic direction for the firm and execute its strategic initiatives. The team also works with senior leaders to address other critical business projects and problems related to a variety of topics including growth, efficiency, competitive intelligence, organizational structure, and operations, among others. In addition, the team manages the firm's inorganic activities by evaluating M&A, strategic investments, strategic partnerships, and team lift-outs.
Our ideal candidate is an effective leader who is talented at both analytical and conceptual problem solving, has a balance of both strategic thinking and detail-orientation, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, can communicate clearly and concisely with senior leaders, and is energized by helping organizations grow and operate effectively.
Responsibilities
- Apply structured problem-solving to address top opportunities and challenges for the business
- Independently drive projects and manage stakeholder relationships
- Serve as thought partner to senior leaders, frequently in 1:1 settings
- Mentor and direct work of junior team members
- Structure quantitative and qualitative/conceptual analyses, including for potential acquisitions and other ventures
- Conduct internal and external interviews with stakeholders
- Identify implications of data and analysis to arrive at recommendations
- Develop concise communications for senior management
- Bridge the gap from recommendations to implementation
- Work collaboratively with team members and partners throughout the firm
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA or advanced business degree from a top-tier program preferred
- 5 years of experience at a top management consulting firm (ideally with financial services industry experience) or in a strategy function at a premier financial services firm
- Minimum of 1 year as an engagement manager or equivalent
- Experience with M&A transactions and transaction due diligence preferred
- Strong and diverse experience solving analytical and conceptual problems
- Strong client management and influencing skills
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.