Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expertise in change management, program/project management, stakeholder alignment, including the ability to manage complex business processes through influence when all the resources necessary for a successful outcome are not directly under the individual’s control. 10-12+ years of relevant experience, including time in management consulting, business transformation, or enterprise program management within the asset management or financial services industry.

SNI Companies has partnered with a growing financial firm in search of a Director, Strategic Initiatives. The candidate for this position can either sit in the Washington DC - Baltimore area or New York City, New York. This is a full time direct hire position with a hybrid schedule. 

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
• 10-12+ years of relevant experience, including time in management consulting, business transformation, or enterprise program management within the asset management or financial services industry.
• Proven success leading large, complex business programs with cross-functional scope—especially in front-office, product, investment, or distribution settings.
• Familiarity with ETFs, mutual funds, or other investment vehicles strongly preferred.
• Experience working directly with executive leadership and influencing senior stakeholders across departments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in change management, program/project management, stakeholder alignment, including the ability to manage complex business processes through influence when all the resources necessary for a successful outcome are not directly under the individual’s control.
• Executive-level communication: able to synthesize issues and present clearly to C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinker with a high level of business judgment.
• Self-starter with exceptional ownership and follow-through; thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in management consulting-style problem solving and structured execution frameworks
• Balanced orientation to detail and big-picture thinking.

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