Performance Lead – Office Chief Operating Officer

Job Description – Performance Lead – Office of the Chief Operating Officer

Equitable – Primary

Location:

United States, NY – New York. Organization:
Equitable.

Schedule:

Full‑time.

At Equitable, our power is in our people. We are individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

The Performance Lead for the Office of the Chief Operating Officer serves as the central support for the Chief of Staff to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the COO’s Office. This role reports to the Chief of Staff. The base salary for this position is $110,000 and is eligible for variable compensation.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

• Support preparation for all Board, Committee and senior leadership meetings, including research, summaries and drafting talking points.
• Analyze complex data to develop informed recommendations.
• Track and monitor projects across the COO organization, including managing work streams, follow‑up and action trackers.
• Manage deliverables and track OKRs to align with organizational goals.
• Handle day‑to‑day administrative tasks, including audits and ad hoc research.
• Play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency across the executive’s function.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑driven; ability to develop and implement solutions with limited guidance.
• High integrity, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Comfortable navigating fast‑paced, dynamic environments.
• Proven ability to leverage Microsoft Office & Project, PowerPoint and Excel (including charts and graphs) to draft executive‑level presentations.

• Business Acumen
  :
  Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes needed for making sound decisions.
• Business Data Analysis
  :
  Ability to collect, identify, analyze and interpret business data using various techniques.
• Communicating for Impact
  :
  Knowledge of effective listening and communication techniques.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration
  :
  Ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions.
• Effective Presentations
  :
  Ability to present information to groups with appropriate formality.
• Knowledge of Organization
  :
  Understanding of the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, and operating principles.
• Managing Multiple Priorities
  :
  Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives and projects, prioritizing and allocating time effectively.
• Results Orientation
  :
  Ability to drive critical activities to completion and meet or exceed established targets.

At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well‑being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives. We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently—where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities. We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well‑being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws. Equitable participates in the E‑Verify program.

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