LEAD CLIENT STRATEGIST

DCG ONE•New York, NY

3d•$135,000 - $147,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Client Strategist serves as the strategic partner for our flagship client, American Express, embedding deeply in the client’s brand and culture to ensure all work is insight-driven, strategically aligned, and culturally relevant. This role elevates day-to-day execution into cohesive solutions that build trust and strengthen long-term partnerships. While primarily focused on Amex, the strategist may occasionally support other clients. Success comes from deep brand knowledge, strong relationships, and a mindset of asking “why” at every turn. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for client partnership, we invite you to apply!

Requirements

6-10 years of progressively responsible experience in strategy, marketing (agency or in-house), brand planning, account strategy/planning, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated success serving as a senior strategic advisor to complex or high-visibility client relationships.
Experience supporting enterprise or matrixed client organizations; financial services or similarly complex industries preferred but not required.
Strong generalist strategist background with comfort flexing across marketing, product, and communications.
May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance.
Strong Organizational Skills
Initiative and Independence
Self-Motivation
Customer/Client Focus
Attention to Detail
Time management
Written and Oral Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Ability to Motivate and Influence
Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
Technical Skills
Results Driven
Multi-Tasking and Prioritizing Skills
Collaboration and Teamwork
Flexibility & Adaptability

Responsibilities

Client Immersion, Cultural Alignment, and Strategic Leadership Develop and maintain deep fluency in the client’s brand, culture, language, products, and business priorities.
Serve as the primary strategic advisor and cultural bridge between the client and internal agency teams.
Strategic Thinking & Advisory Ownership Lead the strategic framing of work across all assignments, from large-scale initiatives to day-to-day requests.
Consistently challenge assumptions and ask “why” to uncover insights, clarify intent, and elevate deliverables.
Develop and own strategic frameworks, points of view, recommendations, and narratives that guide client and internal decision-making.
Ensure all work connects tactical execution to broad brand, marketing, and business objectives.
Marketing, Brand, and Product Strategy Integration Partner with client stakeholders to understand marketing and product priorities across business lines.
Identify and articulate connections between product initiatives, marketing campaigns, and customer experience.
Translate client objectives into a clear strategic direction for creative, digital, and production teams.
Bring forward relevant market trends, competitive insights, and thought leadership to inform client strategy.
Internal Enablement & Influence Partner closely with Account Management and cross-functional teams to elevate the strategic lens applied to all work.
Provide strategic context, brand guidance, and rationale to internal teams to ensure work resonates with the client.
Support and strengthen internal and client-facing presentations through clear strategic storytelling.
Document and share insights and learnings internally to build institutional knowledge and strategic consistency.