Principal, Strategic Planning

Principal, Strategic Planning

**_Bring your ideas. Make history. _**
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what **#LifeAtBNYMellon **is all about.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Principal, Strategic Planning to join our Pershing team. This role is located in Chennai, TN - Hybrid.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

- Conducting research and data analysis to inform business decisions and strategic evaluations
- Developing analyses and recommendations that advance the company’s overall business strategy
- Supporting the development of Pershing X, a newly established division that will provide all-encompassing Fintech solutions to the wealth management community
- Supporting the execution of acquisitions and structuring of strategic partnerships
- Articulating the company’s goals and priorities across multiple stakeholder groups to create transparency and confidence in the business strategy
- Evaluating new growth opportunities and perform market entry assessments in wealth management, financial services infrastructure and financial technology sectors
- Developing plans and frameworks to evaluate and analyze strategic hypotheses
- Constructing forecasts and analytical models to quantify business opportunities
- Supporting the execution of M&A transactions through market screening, target due diligence and financial evaluation
- Monitoring and analyzing industry trends and market changes impacting the asset and wealth management industry
- Developing competitive intelligence on broad scope of players in the asset and wealth management industry

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

- Experience at a business consulting firm, strategy function or investor relationship within a financial services organization, or investment banking / transaction advisory role covering financial services
- General knowledge of asset and wealth management industry, major players and client segments
- Experience in market research and data analysis
- Financial modelling experience
- Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude and ability to structure analyses
- Ability to distil complex concepts in simple, practical terms
- Bachelors degree in business or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.5-7 years of related experience preferred. Experience in the securities or financial services industry preferred.

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

- Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
- Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
- Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN - 100% score
- 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
- CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’

Our Benefits:
BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

**BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.**

**Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.