AVP Strategy & Innovation
Core
Lead strategic growth and innovation initiatives from thesis development through solution design, execution, and launch, framing decisions for C-suite executives.
Role type
Senior IC strategy & innovation lead (financial services)
Builds
Strategic partnerships, integrated roadmaps for technology/business capabilities, and operating models connecting growth initiatives to product and distribution functions.
Domain
Financial services (wealth management, banking, retirement, digital distribution, RIA)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic partnership structuring, roadmap development, C-suite engagement, operating model design, AI fluency for analysis and decision-making, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, experience in consulting or technology roles serving financial institutions
Technologies
AI tools for analysis and decision-making
Responsibilities
Develop business cases and define capability requirements for strategic initiatives; manage relationships with distributors and technology providers; translate commercial objectives into implementation plans; establish governance and decision rights across teams; facilitate adoption of innovation capabilities across channels.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
