ProShares · 5 months ago
Director, Strategic Initiatives
Bethesda, MD, New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expProShares is a leader in ETF investing, offering a diverse range of strategies to manage risk and enhance returns. The Director of Strategic Initiatives will lead high-impact, cross-functional programs aligned with the firm's growth agenda, collaborating with senior executives to drive complex business initiatives from concept to execution.
Financial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Programs: Drive end-to-end execution of non-technology business initiatives, such as go-to-market strategy rollouts, organizational design changes, front-office process improvements, and distribution optimization efforts
Serve as a Strategic Partner: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding cross-functional teams through the design and delivery of mission-critical programs
Frame and Solve Complex Problems: Collaborate with initiative sponsors to clarify ambiguous challenges, define objectives, and create actionable execution plans from inception to completion
Manage Cross-Functional Execution: Provide structure and alignment in fast-moving environments, managing scope, timeline, and risk while ensuring forward momentum
Drive Accountability and Transparency: Communicate clearly across levels of the organization, including steering committee updates and risk mitigation strategies to keep programs on track
Apply Adaptive Methodologies: Use agile principles and pragmatic project management tools to tailor approaches based on initiative size, complexity, and pace
Resolve Execution Barriers: Proactively address roadblocks by building consensus, aligning stakeholders, and fostering a culture of urgency and action
Bring a Consulting Mindset: Leverage frameworks and tools to support execution- such as strategy development, process redesign, operating model creation, vendor evaluations, and go-to-market planning
Foster Ownership and Results: Promote shared accountability while owning delivery timelines, executive expectations, and program success
Champion a Culture of Excellence: Encourage transparency, collaboration, and high standards in execution across teams and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10-12+ years of relevant experience, including time in management consulting, business transformation, or enterprise program management within the asset management or financial services industry
Proven success leading large, complex business programs with cross-functional scope—especially in front-office, product, investment, or distribution settings
Expertise in change management, program/project management, stakeholder alignment, including the ability to manage complex business processes through influence when all the resources necessary for a successful outcome are not directly under the individual's control
Executive-level communication: able to synthesize issues and present clearly to C-suite stakeholders
Strong strategic and analytical thinker with a high level of business judgment
Self-starter with exceptional ownership and follow-through; thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Skilled in management consulting-style problem solving and structured execution frameworks
Balanced orientation to detail and big-picture thinking
Preferred
MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred
Familiarity with ETFs, mutual funds, or other investment vehicles strongly preferred
Experience working directly with executive leadership and influencing senior stakeholders across departments
Benefits
Competitive pay and discretionary bonus
Paid time off
Health care benefits (medical, dental & vision)
Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability and legal benefit
401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transportation)
Wellness Programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
Education assistance
Hybrid work schedule
Additional Programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift
Company
ProShares
ProShares launched in 2006 and today offers over 140 alternative ETFs designed to serve a range of investor needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve Munroe
Managing Director, CMO
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