Director, Strategic Initiatives
The Director of Strategic Initiatives at ProShares will lead high-impact, cross-functional projects aligned with the firm's strategic growth agenda. This role is designed for a seasoned, business-oriented leader with a proven track record of driving complex programs from concept through execution. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior executives and stakeholders across functions—including product, distribution, marketing, and operations—to identify opportunities, remove barriers, and deliver meaningful results.
Key responsibilities include driving end-to-end execution of non-technology business initiatives such as go-to-market strategy rollouts, organizational design changes, front-office process improvements, and distribution optimization efforts. The Director will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding cross-functional teams through the design and delivery of mission-critical programs. Additionally, the role involves framing and solving complex problems by collaborating with initiative sponsors to clarify ambiguous challenges, define objectives, and create actionable execution plans from inception to completion.
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree, with an MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred. A minimum of 10-12 years of relevant experience is required, including time in management consulting, business transformation, or enterprise program management within the asset management or financial services industry. Proven success in leading large, complex business programs with cross-functional scope—especially in front-office, product, investment, or distribution settings—is essential. Familiarity with ETFs, mutual funds, or other investment vehicles is strongly preferred, along with experience working directly with executive leadership and influencing senior stakeholders across departments.
ProShares offers a competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary range of $180,000 to $250,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Total compensation may vary based on experience, role, location, department, and individual performance. Benefits include paid time off, health care benefits (medical, dental, and vision), additional insurance options, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution, spending accounts for health care and transportation, wellness programs, education assistance, and a hybrid work schedule.
ProShares fosters a culture of excellence, encouraging transparency, collaboration, and high standards in execution across teams and initiatives. The company values strategic and analytical thinking, self-starters with exceptional ownership and follow-through, and individuals who thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced environments. This role offers the opportunity to play a central role in shaping outcomes, enabling change, and accelerating the next phase of growth for one of the industry's most innovative ETF issuers.