Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Lead
Equitable
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Charlotte • New York • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $186,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop, lead, and continuously evolve the company’s Diversity & Inclusion strategy, embedding inclusive principles into talent practices and core business processes.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on inclusive leadership, equitable workplace practices, and change management.
- Partner closely with HR, Recruiting, Learning & Development, Equitable Foundation, and Communications to integrate Culture & Inclusion initiatives throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Collaborate across functions to ensure inclusion is embedded in initiatives ranging from recruiting and development to sustainability and ESG reporting.
- Lead the design and execution of an early talent pipeline strategy to attract diverse talent to the Equitable Advisors wealth management business.
- Build and manage external partnerships with professional networks, industry organizations, high schools, and universities.
- Coordinate immersive, experiential programs such as externships, one-day branch office engagements, and other hands-on experiences for prospective candidates.
- Represent Equitable and Equitable Advisors at student engagement and recruiting events.
- Oversee Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and inclusive culture campaigns that drive engagement, accountability, and enterprise-wide visibility.
- Represent the company externally on topics related to inclusion, corporate purpose, and ESG, managing select partnerships and industry recognitions.
- Use data, dashboards, and analytics to design initiatives, measure outcomes, and clearly communicate progress toward diversity and inclusion goals.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of experience in Diversity & Inclusion, employee experience, or related people strategy roles (financial services experience preferred)
- Demonstrated success designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-wide D&I strategies.
- Strong background in program design, employee engagement, organizational culture, or change initiatives.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire action at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical capabilities, including experience defining, measuring, and interpreting key metrics.
- Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- High degree of curiosity, cultural awareness, and an authentic commitment to inclusion, equity, and continuous learning.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- a 401(k) plan
- paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Diversity & Inclusion strategyprogram designemployee engagementorganizational culturechange managementdata analyticsproject managementkey metrics measurement
Soft Skills
communication skillsfacilitation skillsinfluencing skillsorganizational skillscuriositycultural awarenesscommitment to inclusioncontinuous learning