Director, Strategic Initiatives

Mariner

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Director, Independent Strategic Initiatives is a pivotal leadership role within the Independent growth channel, serving as a trusted partner to the Head of Mariner Independent. Ensuring decisions are well-informed, priorities stay on track, and execution moves forward smoothly across the organization.Focusing on the infrastructure of execution—gathering and synthesizing information, preparing leadership for decisions, facilitating alignment, and ensuring initiatives stay on time and on target. The Director will ensure alignment across teams, drive critical projects, and help shape the strategic roadmap that supports our long-term Independent objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of experience in strategy, business development, management consulting, or related fields within financial services or a similarly regulated industry.
• Proven ability to partner with senior executives and across multiple functions
• Project management skills with a track record of driving complex initiatives from concept to execution
• Analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a future-oriented mindset
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple competing priorities

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Experience with financial services products, markets, and regulatory landscape preferred

Responsibilities

• Organize and synthesize data for decision making – ensuring leadership receives organized data insights ahead of decision making
• Prepare and coordinate leadership meetings, presentations, and follow-ups to ensure effective execution of business priorities
• Ensures agendas are focused, discussions stay on track, and follow-ups are consistent
• Manage communications and information flow between the Independent, leadership and internal/external stakeholders
• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives aligned with Independent objectives and market trends.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities and threats, informing future strategies.
• Facilitate scenario planning, forecasting, and risk assessment to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timely delivery, and measurable outcomes
• Drive accountability and performance management for key initiatives, coordinating efforts between business units, marketing, and other stakeholders
• Champion innovation by identifying emerging technologies, partnership opportunities, and business o models that can accelerate growth
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement forward-looking strategies, including digital transformation and new market entry
• Improve internal processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and communication within Mariner Independent
• Support talent development and people planning initiatives in partnership with HR and leadership

Benefits

• We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community.
• We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals.
• We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees