At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.

Role Summary

The Wealth Management Director- Strategic Initiatives provides enterprise-level leadership for high-impact, time-bound initiatives that advance the strategy and broader Advice transformation. This role is accountable for driving complex initiatives from problem definition through execution, ensuring measurable outcomes aligned to business objectives.

Operating within Individual Investors’(“II”) Wealth Management Strategy & Transformation team, this leader sets direction, frames decisions, and drives outcomes for priority initiatives while acting as an orchestrator across internal stakeholders rather than a delivery team substitute.

Responsibilities Strategic Initiative Leadership & Ownership:

• Lead high-impact initiatives such as pilot synthesis, modular advice activation, advisor operating model changes, and M&A integration planning.
• Define initiative scope, success metrics, and execution plans aligned to priorities.
• Ensure initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes, including revenue growth and client adoption.

Strategic Leadership & Decision Framing:

• Frame ambiguous problems, define hypotheses, and drive decision-making across complex initiatives.
• Develop executive-ready materials that translate analysis into clear recommendations.
• Build business cases quantifying financial impact, investment requirements, and risks.

Cross-Functional Orchestration & Delivery Oversight:

• Coordinate across matrixed teams spanning II, Retirement Plan Services, Technology, Marketing, Legal, and external partners.
• Lead workstreams related to planning and integration with external partners or acquisitions.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and timelines to ensure successful execution.

Operating Model & Change Enablement:

• Act as a problem-solver and integrator, not a program management office.
• Drive accountability across teams without direct authority.
• Support implementation of new capabilities, processes, and operating model changes.
• Ensure initiatives align with broader strategy and do not create fragmentation.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, or transformation roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and financial modeling skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions.
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive audiences.

Preferred:

• Experience in wealth management, financial services, or advisory businesses.
• Background in M&A, integration, or strategic partnerships.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation or large-scale initiatives.
• Strong understanding of operating model design and execution.
• Ability to operate effectively in highly ambiguous, fast-paced environments

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$159,000.00 - $272,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$175,000.00 - $299,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$199,000.00 - $339,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity,and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

Benefits

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.

Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:

• Competitive compensation

• Annual bonus eligibility

• A generous retirement plan

• Hybrid work schedule

• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy

• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days

• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

Learn more about our benefits.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.