Senior Business Strategist

At MFS you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

The Senior Business Strategist partners with Global Distribution leadership to define execute and monitor long-term business strategy. This role integrates strategic planning business management and advanced analytics (including AI/GenAI) to drive growth improve performance and enhance decision-making with a focus on Global Institutional and Non-US retail. The position serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership translating data into actionable insights and ensuring effective execution of key initiatives across Global institutional and non-US retail markets.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Business Strategy & Planning

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute global distribution strategies aligned with enterprise priorities.

• Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning including growth initiatives.

• Conduct analyses to identify opportunities risks and trends.

• Develop strategic recommendations and executive-level presentations for leadership forums.

• Support cross-functional initiatives including operating model optimization product strategy and distribution effectiveness.

Business Management & Execution

• Monitor progress against strategic objectives and provide actionable insights and course corrections.

• Partner with business leaders to prioritize initiatives and manage strategic roadmaps.

• Establish reporting frameworks that provide clear actionable performance insights.

• Ensure alignment accountability and transparency across global teams.

Advanced Analytics & Data-Driven Insights

• Leverage internal and external data to analyze sales market share and client segments.

• Design and implement analytics use cases and framework working with the business stakeholders and advanced analytics team.

• Identify trends risks and opportunities; translate insights into strategic recommendations.

• Partner with business stakeholders GDS and data science and automation team to build scalable analytics and AI/GenAI capabilities.

• Drive adoption of analytics tools and promote a data-driven culture.

• Continuously enhance analytics capabilities to improve efficiency and outcomes.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 8-12 years of experience in strategy consulting business management or analytics.

• Experience within asset management financial services or related industries strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of global asset management (with a focus on institutional and non-US retail distribution models and investment products.

• Proven experience in strategic planning and execution of enterprise initiatives.

PREFERRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

• Experience with advanced analytics AI/GenAI and business intelligence tools.

• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced global environment.

• High degree of intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset.

• Collaborative approach with the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.

• Data-driven decision-maker who turns insights into action.

• Communicate complex business and analytical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

• Drive cross-functional alignment without direct authority.

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At MFS we believe in fair and transparent compensation. For that reason were including the salary range for this position. This range reflects our good-faith expectation forwhat well pay depending on the candidates experience training and addition to the salary we also offer significant and competitive incentive compensationbased on both individual and company performance. Other components of our Total Rewards Package include:

• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)

• Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider

• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8000 annually

• Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches

• Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves

• Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account

• Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)

• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars employee assistance program with a focus on mental health subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass) where you can workout at gyms studios and boutique fitness locations near you join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps

Our compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for talent while ensuring equity across employees performing comparable work. We are committed to transparency if you have questions about how we arrived at this range or what additional benefits and bonus opportunities come with the role well be happy to discuss them

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At MFS we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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