Investment Management - Business Strategy Manager

Deloitte · Kansas City, MO · 1 wk ago

HybridFinance$156k–$307k/yrFull-time

About the role

Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey—before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.

Business Strategy

Business Strategy is an area of Deloitte’s Strategy Offering, embedded in the Strategy & Transactions team. They are seeking a Business Strategy Manager focused on the Investment Management (IM) industry to advise leading asset and wealth management organizations on their most important business priorities. You will help shape the future of leading organizations—apply today to become part of this incredible team!

Work You’ll Do

Work directly with senior client leaders to solve complex business challenges, define & drive growth strategy, and help organizations transform their operating models and drive change through technology and data.
Work on high-impact engagements across the IM landscape, combining strategic thinking, industry expertise, and hands-on execution.
Provide insight and knowledge of investment management business models, industry dynamics, and strategic issues facing asset and wealth managers.
Play a meaningful leadership role by managing teams, influencing client decisions, and helping deliver measurable business outcomes.
Bring deep investment management industry knowledge, strong strategic and analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex business issues into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Lead complex strategy engagements or major workstreams from problem definition and scope alignment through analysis, recommendation development, and delivery.
Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and provide clear, actionable guidance on critical business issues.
Evaluate market, financial, and operational data; synthesize findings into fact-based insights and strategic recommendations.
Contribute to business development activities, including proposal support, solution shaping, and client presentations.
Bring perspective on investment management subsectors such as asset management, wealth management, hedge funds, private markets, and asset owners.
Oversee and provide guidance to the broader consulting team, including training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university with strong undergraduate academic record
6+ years of management consulting experience focused on Corporate & Business Unit Strategy, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategy, Commercial Strategy, and Business Transformation
6+ years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or a strategy-focused role within financial services or investment management
6+ years of experience working with senior executives crafting and implementing strategies for growth and transformation at the corporate, business, or product level
6+ years of experience creating client-ready materials, including roadmaps, presentations (PowerPoint), business case, business process, and transformation plans, etc.
4+ years of experience using analytical methods and tools to create project analysis and recommendation support
4+ years of experience defining trends across industries and articulating their impact on clients’ business and strategic choices
4+ years of experience leading a team and influencing others, including coaching and mentoring other staff

Preferred