Company Description

As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals, and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients’ most valued asset-management partner.

With over 4,400 employees across 51 locations in 25 countries, our people are our advantage. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration to create an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business, or providing thoughtful advice to clients, we’re looking for unique voices to help lead us forward. If you’re ready to challenge your limits and build your future, join us.

Job Description Summary

Bernstein Private Wealth Management (PWM) is seeking a Manager, Talent Strategic Initiatives to help shape and scale high-impact talent programs that strengthen our employee experience, advance our culture, and support business growth.

 

This role sits at the intersection of talent strategy, program management and cross-functional stakeholder management—partnering closely with PWM and Client Group leaders, as well as Talent, Community and Belonging, and Marketing partners.

 

In this role, you will lead the strategy-to-execution work for formal development programs and signature talent initiatives, including the PWM Women’s Council and AB Mosaic. The PWM Women's Council was founded in 2023 to help Bernstein Private Wealth Management be the leading advisory firm for women and aspirational employer of choice for women in finance. We achieve this through coordinated go-to-market and talent management strategies. AB Mosaic is an initiative founded in 2025 that enhances AB's architectural integrity by fostering connections, expanding career pathways and championing the professional growth of our multicultural talent pool. We achieve this through cohort-based mentorship programs, professional development and collaborating with other AB groups to create more career transparency.

Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Strategic Ownership & Council Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership to evolve the mission and strategy of key talent initiatives
• Drive clarity, alignment, and outcomes across council priorities

 

Program & Portfolio Management

• Own timelines, governance, and KPIs across a portfolio of initiatives
• Maintain forward-looking roadmap of initiatives (now/next/later)

 

Talent Programs & Partnerships

• Lead mentorship, development programs, and key partnerships
• Support execution of talent development programs and experiences

 

Go-To-Market Collaboration

• Partner with marketing and business leaders on events and strategic initiatives

 

Ad-Hoc Strategic Initiatives

• Execute special projects that impact talent, retention, and development

Job Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, talent, consulting, or program leadership
• Strong project management and stakeholder influence skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to multi-task and work autonomously under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ownership mentality with willingness to step in to keep momentum

Location

Any US-based Private Wealth Management office

New York, New YorkAtlanta, Georgia, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Cleveland, Ohio, Dallas, Texas, Denver, Colorado, Houston, Texas, Los Angeles, California, Miami, Florida, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nashville, Tennessee, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, San Diego, California, San Francisco, California, Seattle, Washington, Stamford, Connecticut, Tampa, Florida, Washington DC, West Palm, Beach, Florida