AVP/Manager, Talent Strategic Initiatives

Manager, Talent Strategic Initiatives
Bernstein Private Wealth Management (PWM) is seeking a Manager, Talent Strategic Initiatives to help shape and scale high-impact talent programs that strengthen our employee experience, advance our culture, and support business growth.

This role sits at the intersection of talent strategy, program management and cross-functional stakeholder managementpartnering closely with PWM and Client Group leaders, as well as Talent, Community and Belonging, and Marketing partners.

In this role, you will lead the strategy-to-execution work for formal development programs and signature talent initiatives, including the PWM Women's Council and AB Mosaic. The PWM Women's Council was founded in 2023 to help Bernstein Private Wealth Management be the leading advisory firm for women and aspirational employer of choice for women in finance. We achieve this through coordinated go-to-market and talent management strategies. AB Mosaic is an initiative founded in 2025 that enhances AB's architectural integrity by fostering connections, expanding career pathways and championing the professional growth of our multicultural talent pool. We achieve this through cohort-based mentorship programs, professional development and collaborating with other AB groups to create more career transparency.

Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Partner with executive leadership to evolve the mission and strategy of key talent initiatives

Drive clarity, alignment, and outcomes across council priorities

Own timelines, governance, and KPIs across a portfolio of initiatives

Maintain forward-looking roadmap of initiatives (now
ext/later)

Lead mentorship, development programs, and key partnerships\

Support execution of talent development programs and experiences

Partner with marketing and business leaders on events and strategic initiatives

Execute special projects that impact talent, retention, and development

Job Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in strategy, talent, consulting, or program leadership

Strong project management and stakeholder influence skills

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Ability to multi-task and work autonomously under pressure to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Ownership mentality with willingness to step in to keep momentum

Location:

Any US-based Private Wealth Management office

New York, New York; Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Miami, Florida; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Nashville, Tennessee; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Stamford, Connecticut; Tampa, Florida; Washington DC; West Palm Beach, Florida

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