Strategy & Enablement, within the Enterprise Transformation organization, sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, leading the development of enterprise strategy and translating strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes. The function connects strategic planning, program and initiative design, strategic roadmaps, decision-making frameworks, and value realization to translate strategic objectives into disciplined execution and measurable business outcomes. Through this work, the team drives organizational alignment, strengthens accountability, and enables informed decision-making to deliver strategic outcomes and long-term enterprise value.
As a Strategy & Enablement Associate, you will support the development of enterprise strategy and the translation of strategic priorities into actionable and measurable roadmaps and detailed plans. Working closely with Strategy & Enablement leadership, the Enterprise Program Management Office team, and partners across business, technology, and functional teams, you will conduct research and analysis, build executive-ready materials, and coordinate the routines that keep enterprise priorities on track.
Success in this role requires intellectual curiosity, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a disciplined approach to execution. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, produce high-quality work products, communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders, and apply direction and feedback to progressively more complex assignments in accelerated timeframes.
Your Primary Responsibilities
The Strategy & Enablement Associate supports the team through research, analysis, and executive material development, and helps drive the execution routines that translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes.
In this role, you will
Conduct market, industry, competitive, and internal analyses to inform strategic plans and identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness.
Gather, validate, and synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations.
Develop executive-level presentations, reports, and narratives that clearly communicate priorities, progress, risks, findings, and recommendations.
Connect signals across initiatives, functions, and external market developments to surface patterns, dependencies, and implications.
Support the translation of enterprise strategic objectives into initiatives, roadmaps, and execution plans.
Support governance frameworks, decision-making processes, and performance metrics by coordinating inputs, maintaining reporting discipline, and tracking actions and decisions.
Coordinate inputs from business, technology, and functional partners to support recurring planning, reporting, and value realization cycles.
Contribute to continuous improvement of Strategy & Enablement tools, templates, processes, and reporting practices.
Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years of related experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, or business transformation.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Demonstrated experience conducting research and analysis and translating findings into structured, well-supported insights and recommendations.
Experience supporting the development of strategies, roadmaps, initiatives, and execution plans.
Experience developing executive-level materials, presentations, and narratives for senior audiences.
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, including slide design, data visualization, quantitative analysis, and storytelling.
Talents Needed for Success
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure problems, analyze complex topics, and develop well-supported conclusions with appropriate guidance.
Comfort with pace and iteration, with the ability to produce a credible first cut quickly and refine it through direct feedback.
Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and consistently produce high-quality outputs.
Resourcefulness and comfort navigating ambiguity, with the ability to seek direction appropriately, ask informed questions, and maintain momentum across competing priorities.
Strategic thinking, with an interest in connecting enterprise priorities, market dynamics, and business outcomes.
Big-picture orientation, with the ability to zoom out to enterprise context and back down to the detail without losing either.
Clear written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages for a range of stakeholders, including senior audiences.
Continuous improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying better ways of working and strengthening team processes and outputs.
Collaborative approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across business and functional teams.
Accountability and reliability, with the ability to take ownership of assigned deliverables and follow through to completion.
Awareness of industry, client, market, and technology trends, with the ability to incorporate insights into analysis and materials.
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
