Location: New York,NY, USA
Next Street: Where teamwork and entrepreneurship meet Next Street was founded in 2005 with the belief that small businesses are the engines of inclusive growth in underserved markets. Serving as a trusted advisor to some of the country's most dynamic organizations, Next Street revolutionizes how organizations provide capital, customers and services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. We create strategies and tools for public, private and social institutions to drive equitable small business growth in the communities across the US. Next Street directly serves hundreds of individual businesses every day through tailored small business development services and programs.We look for professionals who aim to combine their diverse backgrounds and experiences with a passion for mission, offering our team members an unparalleled opportunity to work at the intersection of doing well and doing good. Next Street is a for-profit ‘business for good' and a certified B Corporation with offices in New York City, Chicago, and Boston.Position Summary Next Street's Advisory practice is looking for a high-performing Managing Associate to lead strategy consulting engagements, work directly with and advise senior client executives, and manage and coach junior staff. This role will have significant opportunity to help shape and drive Next Street's next phase of growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client services, is passionate about small business and enjoys working in a nimble, entrepreneurial environment.Client Management & Delivery (70%)Manage 3-4 active project teams Develop project scope, in partnership with senior staffDevelop and manage against project plansServe as day-to-day point of contact for clients and senior staffStructure and guide qualitative and quantitative market, financial, and organizational analysesDevelop high-quality and tailored client recommendationsPresent recommendations to and facilitate working sessions with senior client executivesOversee development of compelling client deliverables in PowerPoint, Word, and ExcelDevelop and manage long-term relationships with client executivesManage project profitability, and ensure effective use of firm resourcesCollaborate across offices, business lines and levels to leverage the Firm's expertise to advance client solutionsFirm Management (20%)Lead codification and development of firm's Advisory offeringsManage talent; responsible for performance management, coaching, and development for direct reportsSupport knowledge management and dissemination throughout the firmParticipate in recruiting efforts, as neededOversee special projects or take on other responsibilities, as neededProactively partner with Programs and Capital teams to identify points of intersection and collaborationBusiness Development (10%)Identify new business development opportunities with existing or new clientsSupport business development processes, including participating in pitch meetings and contributing to proposal developmentWe are looking for someone with Skills and experienceBachelor's degree; Master's degree in business, finance, or other relevant field beneficial5-7+ years work experience with a top-tier professional services firm, including background in financial services and/or strategy development2+ years managing project teams, with demonstrated thought and client leadershipDemonstrated success leading project teams to deliver high-quality outcomesExhibited analytical skills and sound judgment in problem-solving and decision-makingProven ability to effectively set and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentCharacteristicsA commitment to inclusive development and a passion for small businessAn appetite to build a business and take entrepreneurial initiativeA demonstrated capacity for collaboration and teamwork at all levels of tenureA commitment to develop one's personal leadership, in addition to cultivating one's abilities to lead others, the work, and the organizationA strong desire to continuously learn through work across industries, client segments, and communities of practiceA willingness to challenge and be challenged, regardless of seniorityNext Street is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.To Apply Please follow directions on our website.#J-18808-Ljbffr