Corporate Development and Strategy

AllianceBernstein L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceBernstein L.P. seeks a strategic and analytical thinker for a role that involves collaboration with senior leadership, managing important initiatives, and conducting market analysis. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in corporate strategy or similar roles, paired with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Expect a competitive base salary range of $130,000 to $180,000, plus additional incentives. Join a leading investment management firm dedicated to trust and inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant business experience in corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting.
• Exceptional intellectual curiosity with strategic problem-solving capability.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong relationships with leaders to drive initiatives.
• Manage projects requested by leadership and gather relevant resources.
• Collaborate in creating presentations for the Board of Directors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

4-year degree (advanced degree preferred)

Job description

Who You’ll Work With

Under the leadership of the Head of Strategy, you will serve as a strategic and analytical thinker, working as a thought partner to senior leaders across the organization to deliver key insights and support the development of short and long‑term strategies. The role requires primary and secondary research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders. You should be excited about entrepreneurially taking ownership of important firm initiatives from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

• Cultivate strong relationships with leaders across the firm to drive initiatives and change management efforts.
• Manage projects requested by the leadership team, including exploring topics of importance to the business, obtaining background information on emerging issues, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, and gathering resources as needed.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to assist with board of directors’ presentations and proposals made to leadership teams.
• Report on progress of strategic initiatives to the Executive Leadership team and the broader organization.
• Continually assess industry trends and market developments, including competitor research and analysis.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and evaluate strategic acquisition opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of transactions.
• Coordinate with project managers in managing and organizing the diligence process.
• Establish the ideal prospect profile (e.g., geography, product, sector specialties) that aligns with organizational/business unit needs.
• Develop work product for Executive and Board Communications.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of relevant business experience in corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or similar analytical and/or business leadership roles.
• 4‑year degree (advanced degree preferred).
• Exceptional intellectual curiosity with proven capability to problem‑solve strategically using advanced qualitative analytical skills.
• Exceptional process‑management skills: ability to multi‑task and work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with senior leadership and highly collaborative.
• Highly professional, demonstrates good judgement and discretion.
• Diligent, strong work ethic; highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Strategic thinking about business growth, structured problem‑solving, and ability to work independently.
• Must demonstrate research on AB and a clear interest in financial services.

Base Salary

Base Salary Range: $130,000.00 – $180,000.00 (New York). Actual base salaries may vary based on education, training, experience, past performance, and other job‑related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation, which may include benefits, commissions, year‑end incentive compensation, and other incentives.

About AB

AB is a leading global investment management firm offering high‑quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private‑wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We believe our people give us a competitive advantage and drive success, and we create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

EEO Statement

AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job‑related criteria.