Corporate Strategy Director

T. Rowe Price; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus eligibility

Hybrid work schedule

Generous retirement plan

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

T. Rowe Price is seeking a Director of Corporate Strategy to partner with senior leadership and define the firm’s long-term strategic agenda.

The role demands experience from leading strategy groups or top-tier consultancies, with a track record of guiding executive decisions and cross-functional programs in asset management or broader financial services. The successful candidate will translate industry trends, client needs, and competitive dynamics into actionable plans, and will drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 8+ years of total relevant work experience
• Experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm and/or a leading corporate strategy function
• Experience advising C-suite and senior executives on strategic decisions
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and managing multiple workstreams
• Exceptional problem-solving and hypothesis-driven analytical skills
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Experience driving enterprise transformation, growth initiatives, operating model redesign, or strategic planning efforts

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping enterprise strategy
• Evaluate growth opportunities and drive critical business initiatives
• Synthesize data from multiple sources and communicate recommendations to executives
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with a strong executive presence and stakeholder management
• Contribute to strategy development in asset management and financial services

Skills

Strategy consulting

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You'll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you'll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.

About the Team

The Strategy and Corporate Development Group at T. Rowe Price partners closely with T. Rowe's leadership team to define and execute the firm’s long-term strategic agenda, drive growth initiatives, and enhance competitive positioning. The team operates as strategic advisors and execution partners, supporting enterprise-wide priorities including strategic planning, growth initiatives, innovation, and corporate development.

Role Summary

The Director, Corporate Strategy will bring at least eight years of professional experience with progressive responsibility, including significant experience at a leading strategy consulting firm or within a high-performing corporate strategy organization. Experience serving asset management, wealth management, investment services, or broader financial services clients is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will possess exceptional problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate ambiguous business challenges into actionable strategic recommendations.

This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping shape enterprise strategy, evaluate growth opportunities, and drive critical business initiatives. They will bring a strong understanding of industry trends, competitive dynamics, client needs, distribution models, product strategies, and emerging opportunities across the asset management landscape. The individual will synthesize data from multiple sources, develop compelling insights, and communicate recommendations clearly and confidently to executive stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines rigorous analytical thinking with strong executive presence, stakeholder management capabilities, and a demonstrated track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in dynamic environments. Experience supporting enterprise transformation, growth strategy, operating model design, market expansion, product innovation, or major strategic programs within asset management or financial services is highly desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of the forces shaping the investment management industry and the ability to translate those insights into actionable business strategies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND -8+ years of total relevant work experience


• Experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm and/or a leading corporate strategy function with progressive responsibilities


• Demonstrated success advising C-suite and senior executives on strategic business decisions


• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously


• Exceptional problem-solving and hypothesis-driven analytical skills


• Ability to structure ambiguous business issues and develop actionable recommendations


• Strong executive communication, presentation, and facilitation skills


• Experience driving enterprise transformation, growth initiatives, operating model redesign, or strategic planning efforts


• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business performance drivers

Preferred:

• Experience within asset management, wealth management, financial services, or fintech


• MBA from a leading program


• Experience supporting board-level or executive committee discussions


• Experience leading strategic initiatives through implementation and change management

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$159,000.00 - $272,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$175,000.00 - $299,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$199,000.00 - $339,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

Benefits

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, You'll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.

Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:

• Competitive compensation


• Annual bonus eligibility


• A generous retirement plan


• Hybrid work schedule


• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy


• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days


• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

Learn more about our benefits.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.