Lead Location Strategy Consultant

• Partner the across the COO organization to drive location strategy planning and execution, including forecasting headcount changes, evaluating ongoing risks, and managing progress reporting
• Lead the design and execution of enterprise location strategies that align with long-term business objectives, leveraging deep market intelligence, workforce analytics, and scenario modeling
• Develop and implement workforce strategy frameworks that optimize talent placement, team structures, and geographic distribution to support evolving business priorities
• Partner with the Corporate Properties Group to manage office exits, consolidations, and footprint optimization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and effective stakeholder communication
• Support creation of robust analytical dashboards and reporting tools to monitor progress against strategic objectives, delivering actionable insights at the market, business unit, and enterprise levels
• Craft and deliver compelling presentations to executive stakeholders, translating complex data and strategic findings into clear, persuasive narratives that drive decision-making

5+ years of Strategy and Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• Experience leading location strategy efforts within a large financial services organization
• Background in consulting, internal strategy, or corporate finance with a focus on enterprise transformation or workforce optimization
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for analytics and PowerPoint for executive-level storytelling
• Experience presenting to and influencing senior leaders through data-driven storytelling and strategic presentations
• Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand environment