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INTRODUCTION
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
Join our Business Development organization and play a critical role in shaping the future of our asset management solutions. We are seeking a senior, strategic leader with deep asset management expertise who can translate market dynamics, client needs, and competitive insights into a clear product and innovation roadmap. This role acts as a senior thought leader—driving strategic direction, influencing product decision-making, and representing the firm across the industry.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the asset management industry, with strong functional knowledge of products, strategies, and market structure
- Anticipate how asset managers, distributors, and wealth platforms are evolving and identify what clients need to be doing over the next 2–5 years
- Develop client-facing insights that articulate how our products and data address real-world challenges across investment, distribution, and operating models
- Bring a strong point of view on market needs, competitive dynamics, and client priorities to inform product strategy and innovation
- Shape and influence product vision and roadmap definition in partnership with product leadership
- Perform competitive analysis and benchmarking to inform positioning, differentiation, and long-term strategy
- Understand client distribution workflows, sales enablement needs, and retail distribution models
- Engage with clients alongside sales and relationship teams to support strategic discussions and deepen engagement
- Represent the business externally through conference participation, speaking engagements, and industry forums
- Partner with stakeholders across product, sales, marketing, and client success to align strategy and deliver greater client value
- Contribute to the evolution of commercial and engagement models to support sustainable growth
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in asset management, product strategy, product development, or business strategy
- Deep functional understanding of asset management products, investment strategies, and distribution
- Proven ability to translate market intelligence and client insight into actionable strategic direction
- Strong communication skills and credibility with senior internal and external stakeholders
- Experience serving as a strategic advisor to clients or internal partners
- Demonstrated industry engagement, including conference participation or public-facing thought leadership
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative mindset with a strong inclination to partner across functions
- Passion for solving complex client and industry challenges through insight and innovation
COMPENSATION
Base salary: The New York City expected base pay range is $125,000 - $155,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education.
The role is bonus or incentive eligible.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.
Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.
ABOUT ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.
ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards.
BENEFITS
We are proud to offer the following featured benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
- Generous paid time off
- Volunteer Day
- Paid parental leave
- Hybrid working options
- Midtown - centrally located near Grand Central Station and Port Authority
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. For more information, please view https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.
ISS is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state, and local laws. ISS is also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified person with disabilities. ISS prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of disability as it pertains to the job application and hiring process and other terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact ISS_Careers_Accommodations@issgovernance.com. This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers where disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages sent for other purposes, such as following up on an application or other technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
INTRODUCTION
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
Join our Business Development organization and play a critical role in shaping the future of our asset management solutions. We are seeking a senior, strategic leader with deep asset management expertise who can translate market dynamics, client needs, and competitive insights into a clear product and innovation roadmap. This role acts as a senior thought leader—driving strategic direction, influencing product decision-making, and representing the firm across the industry.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the asset management industry, with strong functional knowledge of products, strategies, and market structure
- Anticipate how asset managers, distributors, and wealth platforms are evolving and identify what clients need to be doing over the next 2–5 years
- Develop client-facing insights that articulate how our products and data address real-world challenges across investment, distribution, and operating models
- Bring a strong point of view on market needs, competitive dynamics, and client priorities to inform product strategy and innovation
- Shape and influence product vision and roadmap definition in partnership with product leadership
- Perform competitive analysis and benchmarking to inform positioning, differentiation, and long-term strategy
- Understand client distribution workflows, sales enablement needs, and retail distribution models
- Engage with clients alongside sales and relationship teams to support strategic discussions and deepen engagement
- Represent the business externally through conference participation, speaking engagements, and industry forums
- Partner with stakeholders across product, sales, marketing, and client success to align strategy and deliver greater client value
- Contribute to the evolution of commercial and engagement models to support sustainable growth
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in asset management, product strategy, product development, or business strategy
- Deep functional understanding of asset management products, investment strategies, and distribution
- Proven ability to translate market intelligence and client insight into actionable strategic direction
- Strong communication skills and credibility with senior internal and external stakeholders
- Experience serving as a strategic advisor to clients or internal partners
- Demonstrated industry engagement, including conference participation or public-facing thought leadership
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative mindset with a strong inclination to partner across functions
- Passion for solving complex client and industry challenges through insight and innovation
COMPENSATION
Base salary: The New York City expected base pay range is $125,000 - $155,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education.
The role is bonus or incentive eligible.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.
Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.
ABOUT ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.
ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards.
BENEFITS
We are proud to offer the following featured benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
- Generous paid time off
- Volunteer Day
- Paid parental leave
- Hybrid working options
- Midtown - centrally located near Grand Central Station and Port Authority
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. For more information, please view https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.
ISS is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state, and local laws. ISS is also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified person with disabilities. ISS prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of disability as it pertains to the job application and hiring process and other terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact ISS_Careers_Accommodations@issgovernance.com. This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers where disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages sent for other purposes, such as following up on an application or other technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health126
- Google81
- SentiLink31
- Apple22
- Citi19
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software385
- Healthcare & Medical Services226
- Consulting & Professional Services138
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals84
- Banking & Financial Services82
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in strategy lead jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or business operations
- Proven ability to build and present executive-level strategic recommendations
- Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills
- Experience facilitating cross-functional alignment across business units
- Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
- Proficiency with presentation tools and data visualization platforms such as PowerPoint and Tableau
Tips for Your Strategy Lead Job Search
Quantify strategic impact on your resume
Strategy leads are evaluated on outcomes, not activities. Replace bullet points like 'led strategic planning' with the revenue influenced, cost savings achieved, or market share gained from decisions you drove. Hiring managers scan for proof of business impact, not process ownership.
Tailor your resume to the company's growth stage
Strategy at a Series B startup means something different than strategy at a Fortune 500. If the role is at an early-stage company, emphasize zero-to-one work and cross-functional execution. For large enterprises, highlight structured frameworks, stakeholder alignment, and multi-quarter planning cycles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists strategy lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by reporting structure
A strategy lead reporting to a Chief Strategy Officer operates differently from one embedded in a product or sales org. Read job descriptions carefully for where the role sits organizationally. Roles with a direct C-suite reporting line usually require stronger board-level communication and longer planning horizons.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Most strategy lead interviews include a take-home or live case. Prepare one story that walks through a real strategic problem you defined, the options you evaluated, the recommendation you made, and the result. Being able to walk that through in 10 minutes under pressure is what separates finalists.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify exactly what the strategy lead role owns: headcount, budget authority, and decision rights. A title with no decision-making authority limits your ability to deliver results and constrains your next move. Get alignment on scope in writing before the compensation conversation.
Strategy Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most strategy leads?
The companies hiring the most strategy leads right now include CVS Health, Google, and SentiLink, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring is concentrated in technology, healthcare, and financial services.
How many strategy lead jobs are remote?
About 31% of strategy lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how often strategy work requires only occasional in-person collaboration. Roles focused on corporate and growth strategy tend to be more remote-eligible than those tied to operational or go-to-market execution, which often require on-site presence for cross-functional alignment.
How do you become a strategy lead?
Most strategy leads come from management consulting, investment banking, or internal corporate strategy rotations, where they build structured problem-solving and executive communication skills. Moving into a lead role typically requires demonstrating that you can own a strategic workstream end to end, from problem definition through recommendation and implementation. Building a portfolio of documented strategic outcomes and developing a point of view on the industry you want to work in accelerates that path.
Can you get hired as a strategy lead without direct strategy experience?
It is possible if you can demonstrate equivalent analytical and leadership experience from adjacent roles such as product management, business operations, or finance. The key is reframing your experience around strategic decisions you influenced, not just the function you worked in. Targeting companies with strong internal strategy development programs or smaller organizations where the strategy function is less formally defined can also lower the experience barrier for a first strategy lead role.
What does the strategy lead interview process look like?
The strategy lead interview process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your background and strategic thinking. Most processes then include a case study, either take-home or live, where you are asked to analyze a business problem and present a recommendation. Final rounds usually involve presentations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders who assess both your analytical rigor and your ability to communicate at an executive level.
Where can I find and apply to strategy lead jobs?
You can find and apply to strategy lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing.
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