VP Corporate Development and Strategy

Job Description: the firm is seeking an experienced and dynamic Vice President to join the Corporate Development and Strategy team. This role will be instrumental in driving the firms long-term growth across the wealth and alternatives ecosystem by leading the evaluation, planning, and execution of both organic and inorganic strategic initiatives. Working directly with Senior Leadership, this individual will help support the development and execution of the company’s strategic priorities by driving cross? functional alignment, accountability, and momentum to ensure successful implementation of key initiatives.

Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth strategic research, synthesize findings, and present actionable recommendations on new business opportunities to senior leadership. Lead rigorous, data-driven analysis (both quantitative and qualitative) to inform and shape Corporate Development and Strategy recommendations. Incorporate approved AI and automation tools thoughtfully into day?to?day workflows to improve the speed, quality, and scalability of strategic analysis, diligence, and execution. Identify, evaluate, and support strategic opportunities proactively, including partnerships, minority investments, and selective acquisitions aligned with the company’s long-term goals. Run point on key aspects of the due diligence process for select strategic transactions, managing multiple workstreams to ensure thorough analysis and informed decision-making. Work closely with external counterparties and internal stakeholders to advance strategic opportunities from initial evaluation through transaction or partnership execution. Serve as a trusted resource for external market research, competitive intelligence, industry trends, and potential partnership or acquisition opportunities across the organization. Curate and distribute relevant industry insights, enabling teams across the organization to make data-driven decisions. Prepare executive-level presentations, business plans, financial analyses, and industry reports, clearly communicating complex findings both verbally and in writing. Partner with internal stakeholders to support the development and drive execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment and measurable outcomes. Lead special projects for senior leadership in support of the firms broader strategic objectives.