Strategic Adviser in New York: Shape the Future of Fortune 500 Companies

We are seeking a visionary Strategic Adviser to guide our most critical corporate initiatives. This role is the nexus of insight and action, where your analysis will directly influence board-level decisions and market-defining strategies for industry leaders. If you thrive on solving complex puzzles and architecting paths to unprecedented growth, this is your platform.

About the Role

As a Strategic Adviser, you will operate at the highest echelon of business strategy, partnering directly with C-suite executives and board members of major corporations. You will diagnose organizational challenges, identify transformative opportunities, and design actionable roadmaps that drive market share, revenue, and sustainable competitive advantage. This is not a consulting role in the traditional sense; it is a trusted, embedded partnership where your intellectual capital shapes the trajectory of billion-dollar enterprises. You will work across our New York hub and with global teams, leveraging cutting-edge data and a deep understanding of economic, technological, and regulatory currents.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Corporate Development

• Lead high-stakes strategic projects including market entry, M&A due diligence, portfolio optimization, and digital transformation.
• Develop 3-5 year corporate strategies that align with long-term vision and shareholder value creation.
• Orchestrate scenario planning and war-gaming sessions to prepare clients for disruptive market shifts.

Stakeholder Leadership & Influence

• Craft compelling narratives and data-driven presentations for board meetings, investor relations, and key stakeholder negotiations.
• Facilitate alignment among diverse senior leadership teams, often mediating conflicting priorities to forge consensus.
• Build and maintain a network of industry experts, academic partners, and technology innovators to enrich advisory perspective.

Insight Generation & Analysis

• Conduct primary and secondary research to generate proprietary insights on industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging business models.
• Translate complex data sets and macroeconomic indicators into clear, actionable strategic recommendations.
• Identify early signals of disruption and develop proactive strategies to capture first-mover advantage.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• 10+ years of experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain) or in a senior corporate strategy role (e.g., VP of Strategy, Chief of Staff) at a Fortune 500 company.
• Proven track record of leading and executing complex, multi-million dollar strategic initiatives that resulted in measurable financial or operational impact.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a top-tier institution is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional analytical rigor paired with superb storytelling and executive communication skills. You can distill chaos into clarity.
• Mastery of strategic frameworks (e.g., Porter’s Five Forces, Blue Ocean Strategy) but with the pragmatism to adapt and invent as needed.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, humility, and emotional intelligence to build trust with seasoned leaders.
• Fluency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau) and comfort with financial modeling.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a compensation package that reflects the elite caliber of this role and the value you will create. The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 – $220,000 USD/year, highly competitive and dependent on proven experience and impact. This is complemented by a discretionary performance bonus structure with significant upside potential tied to client success and firm profitability.

Comprehensive Executive Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Premium medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family, with 100% premium coverage.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with aggressive company match, supplemental life/disablement insurance, and comprehensive financial planning services.
• Time & Flexibility: Generous PTO policy, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that respects deep work and boundaries.
• Growth & Development: Annual learning & innovation stipend ($10,000+) for conferences, courses, and research. Dedicated time for thought leadership and publishing.
• Perks: Central New York office with premium amenities, technology budget, and executive club memberships.

The Ideal Candidate

You are not just a strategist; you are a architect of futures. You possess the rare ability to see the chessboard five moves ahead while ensuring every stakeholder understands their role in the play. Your recommendations are bold yet grounded, visionary yet executable. You are energized by the pressure of the boardroom and find profound satisfaction in turning “impossible” into “accomplished.” This role is for the individual who has already mastered the playbook and is now ready to write the next chapter for global industry.