AO/Project Manager, Bernstein Advisory Services

• *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.

• *Group Description:**

• Bernstein Advisory Services is a growing strategic advisory business serving ultra\-high net worth clients and advisors across the Bernstein platform. As the business continues to scale, we are seeking a highly organized, adaptable, and proactive project management professional to help build operational infrastructure, support advisor engagement, and drive execution across a wide range of strategic initiatives.
• This is a unique opportunity to join an entrepreneurial business at an early stage and work closely with a senior business leader on high\-impact initiatives that support growth, client engagement, and operational excellence.

• *Job Description:**

• The Project Manager will serve as a key execution partner to the head of Bernstein Advisory Services, helping coordinate business operations, manage strategic projects, support advisor engagement efforts, and streamline internal processes.
• This role requires a high degree of independence, judgment, and problem\-solving capability. The ideal candidate is someone who can operate effectively in a fast\-paced, evolving environment with minimal oversight, anticipate needs, and proactively drive work forward across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Given the global nature of the role, this position will operate in a follow\-the\-sun support model, helping maintain momentum across projects and initiatives outside of U.S. business hours.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• *Business Operations \& Project Management**

• Manage and coordinate a variety of operational and strategic initiatives supporting the Bernstein Advisory Services business
• Track deliverables, maintain project timelines, and proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, or follow\-up items
• Create structure and process around emerging business needs in a rapidly evolving environment
• Serve as a central coordination point across internal stakeholders including advisors, marketing, operations, finance, and leadership teams

• *Revenue Tracking \& Invoicing Support**

• Help develop and maintain processes for tracking advisory service engagements and related revenue streams
• Coordinate invoicing workflows and monitor payment collection processes
• Track advisor participation and support accurate reporting related to sourced opportunities and associated compensation tracking
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and scalability over time

• *Pipeline Management \& Advisor Engagement**

• Maintain and update dashboards and pipeline reporting related to inbound advisory inquiries and opportunities
• Track incoming requests and ensure timely follow\-up with advisors and internal stakeholders
• Monitor stale or inactive opportunities and proactively coordinate next steps
• Support strategic advisor engagement efforts, including helping identify high\-potential advisors and tracking outreach activities

• *Proposal \& Content Development**

• Support development and coordination of client\-facing and advisor\-facing materials including presentations, case studies, flyers, and proposals
• Partner with marketing teams to help drive content from draft stage through final production
• Leverage prior proposals, templates, and existing materials to create first drafts of customized proposals and engagement documents
• Convert draft content and slides into polished PowerPoint presentations and presentation materials

• *Strategic Support**

• Assist with data gathering, analysis, and internal business insights to support growth initiatives
• Help build scalable processes and operational infrastructure for an expanding business
• Contribute to ad hoc strategic projects and evolving business priorities as the platform continues to grow

• *Qualifications**

• 5\+ years of experience in project management, business operations, consulting support, client service, or a related role within financial services or a professional services environment
• Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve problems proactively with limited direction
• Experience supporting senior executives or business leaders in a fast\-paced environment preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills required
• Experience working with CRM systems, dashboards, and pipeline tracking tools preferred
• Comfort operating in a highly collaborative, cross\-functional environment
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive client and business information
• Familiarity with ultra\-high net worth client environments and expectations preferred

• *What Will Make Someone Successful in This Role**

• Ability to anticipate needs rather than wait for direction
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on broader business objectives
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn a specialized business
• Ability to balance operational execution with strategic thinking
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Pune, India