ProShares Trust II, ProShare Advisors LLC
Director, Strategic Initiatives Bethesda, MD, New York, NY
ProShares Trust II, ProShare Advisors LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
Position Summary
This role offers the opportunity to lead some of ProShares’ highest-impact, cross-functional initiatives aligned with the firm’s strategic growth agenda. This role is tailored for a seasoned, business-oriented leader with a proven track record of driving complex programs from concept through execution. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior executives and stakeholders across functions—including product, distribution, marketing, and operations—to identify opportunities, remove barriers, and deliver meaningful results.
This position plays 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.
Location The position can be based in Bethesda, MD or New York, NY.
Essential Job Functions
Lead Strategic Programs:
Drive 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.
Serve as a Strategic Partner:
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding cross-functional teams through the design and delivery of mission-critical programs.
Frame and Solve Complex Problems:
Collaborate with initiative sponsors to clarify ambiguous challenges, define objectives, and create actionable execution plans from inception to completion.
Manage Cross-Functional Execution:
Provide structure and alignment in fast-moving environments, managing scope, timeline, and risk while ensuring forward momentum.
Drive Accountability and Transparency:
Communicate clearly across levels of the organization, including steering committee updates and risk mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
Apply Adaptive Methodologies:
Use agile principles and pragmatic project management tools to tailor approaches based on initiative size, complexity, and pace.
Resolve Execution Barriers:
Proactively address roadblocks by building consensus, aligning stakeholders, and fostering a culture of urgency and action.
Bring a Consulting Mindset:
Leverage frameworks and tools to support execution—such as strategy development, process redesign, operating model creation, vendor evaluations, and go-to-market planning.
Foster Ownership and Results:
Promote shared accountability while owning delivery timelines, executive expectations, and program success.
Champion a Culture of Excellence:
Encourage transparency, collaboration, and high standards in execution across teams and initiatives.
Education and Experience
MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
10-12+ years of relevant experience, including time in management consulting, business transformation, or enterprise program management within the asset management or financial services industry.
Proven success leading large, complex business programs with cross-functional scope—especially in front-office, product, investment, or distribution settings.
Familiarity with ETFs, mutual funds, or other investment vehicles strongly preferred.
Experience working directly with executive leadership and influencing senior stakeholders across departments.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Expertise in change management, program/project management, stakeholder alignment, including the ability to manage complex business processes through influence when all the resources necessary for a successful outcome are not directly under the individual’s control.
Executive-level communication: able to synthesize issues and present clearly to C-suite stakeholders.
Strong strategic and analytical thinker with a high level of business judgment.
Self-starter with exceptional ownership and follow-through; thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
Skilled in management consulting-style problem solving and structured execution frameworks.
Balanced orientation to detail and big-picture thinking.
The compensation for this position includes salary and incentive pay. The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000-$250,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Total compensation may vary based on experience, role, location, department, and individual performance.
Competitive pay and discretionary bonus
Paid time off
Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability and legal benefit
401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transportation)
Wellness Programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
Education assistance
Additional Programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift
[1] These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ProShare Advisors LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, mental condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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I certify that all information I have provided on this application and candidate profile are true and complete. I understand that any false information or omissions will lead to rejection of my application or, if I am employed by ProShare Advisors or its affiliates (the Company), discipline up to and including immediate termination of employment at the time such false information or omissions are discovered.
I release the company, and all parties providing information to the company about my background and experience, from any liability whatsoever arising therefrom.
I understand that if I am employed by the company, the employment relationship shall be at-will, meaning either the company or I may terminate my employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice. I further understand that the at-will nature of my employment cannot be changed other than by a formal and duly executed written employment contract between the company and me.
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As set forth in ProShares’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:
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A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
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This position plays 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.
Location The position can be based in Bethesda, MD or New York, NY.
Essential Job Functions
Lead Strategic Programs:
Drive 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.
Serve as a Strategic Partner:
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding cross-functional teams through the design and delivery of mission-critical programs.
Frame and Solve Complex Problems:
Collaborate with initiative sponsors to clarify ambiguous challenges, define objectives, and create actionable execution plans from inception to completion.
Manage Cross-Functional Execution:
Provide structure and alignment in fast-moving environments, managing scope, timeline, and risk while ensuring forward momentum.
Drive Accountability and Transparency:
Communicate clearly across levels of the organization, including steering committee updates and risk mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
Apply Adaptive Methodologies:
Use agile principles and pragmatic project management tools to tailor approaches based on initiative size, complexity, and pace.
Resolve Execution Barriers:
Proactively address roadblocks by building consensus, aligning stakeholders, and fostering a culture of urgency and action.
Bring a Consulting Mindset:
Leverage frameworks and tools to support execution—such as strategy development, process redesign, operating model creation, vendor evaluations, and go-to-market planning.
Foster Ownership and Results:
Promote shared accountability while owning delivery timelines, executive expectations, and program success.
Champion a Culture of Excellence:
Encourage transparency, collaboration, and high standards in execution across teams and initiatives.
Education and Experience
MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
10-12+ years of relevant experience, including time in management consulting, business transformation, or enterprise program management within the asset management or financial services industry.
Proven success leading large, complex business programs with cross-functional scope—especially in front-office, product, investment, or distribution settings.
Familiarity with ETFs, mutual funds, or other investment vehicles strongly preferred.
Experience working directly with executive leadership and influencing senior stakeholders across departments.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Expertise in change management, program/project management, stakeholder alignment, including the ability to manage complex business processes through influence when all the resources necessary for a successful outcome are not directly under the individual’s control.
Executive-level communication: able to synthesize issues and present clearly to C-suite stakeholders.
Strong strategic and analytical thinker with a high level of business judgment.
Self-starter with exceptional ownership and follow-through; thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
Skilled in management consulting-style problem solving and structured execution frameworks.
Balanced orientation to detail and big-picture thinking.
The compensation for this position includes salary and incentive pay. The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000-$250,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Total compensation may vary based on experience, role, location, department, and individual performance.
Competitive pay and discretionary bonus
Paid time off
Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability and legal benefit
401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transportation)
Wellness Programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
Education assistance
Additional Programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift
[1] These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ProShare Advisors LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, mental condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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In the past ten years, has the SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, any other federal regulatory agency, any state regulatory agency, foreign regulatory authority, self regulatory organization, or commodities exchange ever:
found you to have made a false statement or omission or to have been dishonest, unfair or unethical?
found that you were involved in a violation of its rules, regulations or statutes?
found that you were a cause of an investment-related business having its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked or restricted?
entered an order against you, imposed a civil money penalty on you or ordered you to cease and desist in connection with investment-related activity?
found you to have made a false statement or omission or to have been dishonest, unfair or unethical?
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I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application, authorize the company to secure information about my background and experience with former employers, education institutions and any relevant agencies, and authorize those parties to provide information to the company concerning my background and experience. I also authorize the company to verify my previous employment, registration, and disciplinary history through information available from the FINRA. I authorize this information to be secured (i) for purposes of my possible employment by the company or its affiliates and (ii) at any time during my employment should I become employed by the company.
I certify that all information I have provided on this application and candidate profile are true and complete. I understand that any false information or omissions will lead to rejection of my application or, if I am employed by ProShare Advisors or its affiliates (the Company), discipline up to and including immediate termination of employment at the time such false information or omissions are discovered.
I release the company, and all parties providing information to the company about my background and experience, from any liability whatsoever arising therefrom.
I understand that if I am employed by the company, the employment relationship shall be at-will, meaning either the company or I may terminate my employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice. I further understand that the at-will nature of my employment cannot be changed other than by a formal and duly executed written employment contract between the company and me.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in ProShares’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
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Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
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