Manager, Office CEO

Position: Manager, Office of the CEO
Our Team The Office of the CEO works closely with senior leaders in the organization to support the CEO agenda, executive decision-making, and priority enterprise engagements. The team connects strategic content, relationship management, and execution disciplines across business segments, functions, geographies and external partners. The role requires strong judgment, fast synthesis, and the ability to manage confidential, time-sensitive work with a high degree of professionalism.

Your Role As Manager for OCEO, you will support the execution of the CEO agenda and enterprise priorities by leading strategic deliverables, executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and special projects. You will coordinate with senior leaders and key partners to develop executive-ready materials, drive alignment, and ensure effective execution of priority initiatives. This role reports to the Chief of Staffof the CEO.Core

Competencies Executive Judgment and Prioritization:
Operate in ambiguous, confidential, and fast-moving environments; exercise sound judgment, anticipate needs, and drive execution on priority matters

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving:
Convert market, competitor, partner, and internal inputs into concise insights, briefing notes, and decision-ready recommendations

Executive Communication:
Create clear, polished materials for senior leaders, Board members, and external engagements

Stakeholder Coordination:
Skilled at working across teams and building strong relationships to manage critical activities, events, and logistics

Primary Responsibilities:

Support the Chief of Staff and Office of the CEO in advancing enterprise priorities, executive engagements, and strategic initiatives

Develop executive-level materials, briefings, and communications for the CEO and senior leadership team

Help drive the planning and execution of leadership forums, external engagements, and special projects

Support the Office of the CEO agenda by coordinating scheduling priorities and operational details with Executive Assistants and relevant stakeholders

Monitor progress against key initiatives, identify emerging issues and dependencies, and facilitate timely follow-up with stakeholders

Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to support effective decision-making, communication, and execution

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in corporate or business strategy, executive office / chief of staff support, management consulting, business transformation, or a related role; financial services experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, public policy, international relations, or a related field; MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred

This Position Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job classification.

When you join our team:
• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.#LI-Hybrid The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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