Manager Strategic Initiatives
GLG is seeking a highly motivated Manager to support the Director of Strategic Initiatives in advancing high-priority strategic and transformation efforts. This individual will contribute to cross-functional initiatives that drive value creation, shape GLG’s future growth, and help maintain our position as the world’s leading expert insight platform. The position is well-suited for someone looking for on-the-ground experience implementing value creation work, with an emphasis on the role of AI in driving sustainable value. The ideal candidate is a structured thinker, analytical problem solver, and proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Support & Execution
- Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives and transformation projects, with a focus on AI efforts
- Prepare project plans, status trackers, and stakeholder updates.
- Assist in identifying and resolving project roadblocks.
Financial & Strategic Analysis
- Conduct research and analysis on internal data, industry trends, role of AI in market insights space, and competitive landscapes.
- Develop models, dashboards, and reports to inform strategic decisions.
- Translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
Presentation Development
- Create high-quality materials for senior leadership, including executive updates, board presentations, and planning documents.
- Help synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives.
Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with stakeholders across business units to gather inputs, align objectives, and support implementation.
- Coordinate meetings, workshops, and follow-ups to ensure project momentum.
Business Development & Market Research
- Assist in commercial due diligence efforts for potential M&A opportunities, including market sizing, growth assessments, and competitor profiling.
- Help evaluate strategic options and partner/build/buy opportunities.
Qualifications
- 3-6 years of experience in investment banking (preferred), consulting, corporate strategy, or business operations.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Exceptional communication and PowerPoint presentation capabilities.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.
What We Offer:
Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
- Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
- Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
- Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
- Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location
Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation.
About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group
GLG is the world’s insight network. Our clients rely on GLG’s global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).
We serve thousands of the world’s best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.
GLG’s industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company’s culture.
To learn more, visit www.GLGinsights.com.
Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.