Strategic Partnerships & Growth Lead

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard identifies, develops, and launches strategic partnerships that advance enterprise priorities and create client value. The role sits at the intersection of enterprise strategy, business development, and partnership execution, leading opportunities from early-stage development through launch and transition to long-term ownership.

The ideal candidate builds external relationships, collaborates across internal teams, and supports negotiations and due diligence to execute inorganic growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years related work experience in corporate strategy or partnerships.
• Two years' experience in strategic partnerships, corporate development, or related field.
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or similar; graduate degree preferred.
• Asset management or financial services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate enterprise priorities into partnership opportunities with quantitative analyses and financial models.
• Lead Build / Buy / Partner assessments for strategic gaps and growth opportunities.
• Conduct market, ecosystem, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Support design, structuring, and negotiation of partnerships with commercial models and governance.
• Develop partnership frameworks and best practices to improve identification and structuring.
• Lead workstreams within deals and coach junior team members.
• Apply strong time management, analytical, and negotiation skills in cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or similar concentration

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Vanguard identifies, develops, and launches strategic partnerships that advance enterprise priorities and create client value. The role sits at the intersection of enterprise strategy, business development, and partnership execution, leading opportunities from early-stage development through launch and transition to long-term ownership.

The ideal candidate builds external relationships, collaborates across internal teams, and supports negotiations and due diligence to execute inorganic growth