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About the Role

CFM is seeking an Associate / Vice President, Strategic Operations Initiatives to collaborate with the Head of Strategic Operations Initiatives on key firm priorities. This is an early and high-impact individual contributor role within the Strategic Operations Initiatives team, with potential for growth as the function evolves. The team operates at the intersection of business intelligence, strategy, operations, legal, product, and counterparty relationship management.

Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and shape new strategic opportunities, including new investment capabilities, products, markets, client solutions, partnerships, and corporate development topics.
Translate early-stage ideas into structured proposals and decision frameworks.
Build business cases covering strategic rationale, commercial opportunity, operating model implications, and key risks.
Prepare decision materials for senior stakeholders.
Contribute to solution design and implementation planning for approved initiatives.
Support execution of approved strategic initiatives by providing additional research and proposing solutions to identified issues.
Engage with external stakeholders, including PB consulting teams, to progress strategic matters and develop counterparty relationships.
Conduct market, competitor, and peer analysis to inform strategic decisions.
Prepare high-quality materials and recommendations for senior management.

Requirements

Degree from a highly regarded institution.
Associate / Vice President of relevant experience in hedge fund or asset management strategy, COO/business operations, investment bank strategy, or top-tier management consulting.
Strong strategic thinking ability to structure ambiguous problems and translate them into clear frameworks, business cases, and actionable recommendations.
Highly execution-oriented with a track record of driving cross-functional initiatives from concept to delivery.
Clear and precise communication skills, building trust with senior stakeholders through sound judgment and the ability to align and influence across functions.
Solid understanding of financial markets and the asset management or hedge fund landscape.
Ability to engage credibly across trading, technology, operations, risk, and compliance.
High autonomy and ownership, thriving in a lean and high-standard environment.
Comfort navigating complexity and shifting priorities.

Experience Level

Associate / Vice President

Education Level

Degree from a highly regarded institution

About the Company

Founded in 1991, CFM is a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.
We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact.
Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.

Equal Opportunity

We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion.
We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.