Associate

About the Role

The Business Execution Consultant will report within the Equity Distribution Business Management organization and provide broad business management and execution support across Equity Distribution. This individual will work with business managers, sales leaders, and partners across Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Technology, Human Resources, and other support functions to coordinate priorities, prepare management information, and support delivery of key initiatives. Success in this role includes strong organization, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. This role is hybrid with some in office expectation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support business managers and sales leaders in tracking priorities, action items, deliverables, and issues across Equity Distribution.
• Prepare recurring business reviews, management presentations, performance commentary, organizational materials, and other executive-ready content.
• Support financial and workforce management routines, including expense tracking, headcount reporting, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and organizational updates.
• Coordinate client and coverage management processes, including data collection, coverage changes, client-planning materials, and performance reporting.
• Assist with risk and control activities, including evidence collection, procedure maintenance, resiliency planning, access reviews, regulatory requests, and issue remediation tracking.
• Coordinate with Operations, Middle Office, Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, and other partners to support timely resolution of business needs.
• Support workflow, data, analytics, and platform initiatives through requirements documentation, testing coordination, implementation tracking, and user communications.
• Maintain accurate business information, trackers, job aids, organizational materials, and management reporting.
• Support vendor, contract, invoice, and third-party review processes in coordination with business managers and partner teams.
• Provide flexible generalist support across the Equity Distribution Business Management organization as priorities evolve.
• Participate in a variety of assigned and ongoing business operations to ensure success in meeting business goals and objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement by conducting root cause testing of all compliance and business metrics.
• Determine areas of strength or Business Execution opportunity within defined scope of work.
• Review and research strategies and action plans to establish effective processes while meeting performance metrics and policy expectations.
• Utilize independent judgment to guide moderate risk deliverables.
• Present recommendations to develop, implement, and monitor strategic approaches, effectiveness of support function, and business performance improvement opportunities for managing risks of the business.
• Exercise independent judgment and provide guidance in diverse support functions and operations for a single business group within a line of business.
• Collaborate and consult with leaders and executive management.
• Provide work direction to less experienced Strategy and Execution staff.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience
• Or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word proficiency
• Ability to analyze business, financial, operational, or risk information and summarize key findings and actions.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong partnering and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with business partners, senior leaders and key stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting an Equity sales, Equity trading, or related capital markets business.
• Working knowledge of financial and workforce reporting, risk and control processes, client or coverage data, and equity sales and trading workflows.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams, deliverables, and stakeholder requests in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with AI and workflow tools that streamline processes and reduce manual tasks through increased automation.

Job Expectations

• This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing.
• No Visa sponsorship is available for this role.