Strategic Initiatives Director

The role

The Strategic Initiatives Director will evaluate strategic opportunities and develop recommendations for senior leadership. This role involves mobilizing cross-functional teams to execute growth initiatives across corporate strategy, development, and partnerships.

What you will do

• Lead assessment and prioritization of strategic growth opportunities.
• Translate ambiguous questions into structured analysis and recommendations.
• Work across Strategy, Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, Product, Content, and Marketing teams.
• Monitor market dynamics, competitive activity, and emerging business models.
• Build strategic, commercial, and financial frameworks.
• Evaluate strategic partnerships including fit, economics, and feasibility.
• Partner with leaders to shape deal structures and implementation roadmaps.
• Prepare materials for senior leadership, executive committees, and board discussions.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and maintain action logs.
• Support integration-related initiatives and post-closing integration.

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, management consulting, investment banking, private equity / investing, or a related strategic program leadership role.
• Track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from definition through execution.
• Strategic judgment and analytical rigor including market assessment and financial analysis.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior executives and business leaders.
• Ability to create structure, clarify ownership, and follow through on commitments.
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice to have

• MBA or other advanced degree

Benefits

• Salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
• Flexible time off policies.
• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance.
• Health Saving Account HSA program.
• Health care and dependent care FSA.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employer paid commuter benefit.
• Support program for new parents.
• Pet insurance.

About the company

Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a community of over 100 million fans. It is an independently operated joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex.