Manager, Global Corporate Strategy - Strategic Planning

Description Introduction

At Western Union, we're more than a trusted name in global payments. We're moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers. Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper. Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger.

Wherever you are in the world, we're committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences. Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that's redefining what's possible.

As a Manager, Global Corporate Strategy supporting the Strategic Planning function of Western Union, you will play a critical leadership role in the development, execution, and performance management of Western Union’s enterprise strategy. You will partner closely with senior leaders across business units and functions to lead strategic planning cycles, ensure alignment to enterprise priorities and drive progress on strategic initiatives globally.

This role requires analytical rigor, hypothesis-driven thinking, and executive communication skills combined with an ownership mindset. You will guide and influence stakeholders across the organization, deliver executive‑ready insights and materials, and lead high-impact strategic efforts that shape the future of Western Union.

• Strategic Leadership & Planning:
  Lead the annual and multi-year enterprise strategic planning process, including coordination across business units, executive stakeholders, and governance forums. Partner with senior leaders to define, align, and refine enterprise-wide strategic priorities and objectives.
• Execution & Initiative Management:
  Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and business objectives. Establish governance, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation processes to drive accountability and successful delivery.
• Insights, Analytics & Executive Communications:
  Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate business performance, strategic opportunities, and market trends. Develop executive-ready presentations, business cases, dashboards, and recommendations for senior leadership, Executive Committee, and Board-level audiences.
• Team & Stakeholder Leadership:
  Build and maintain strong partnerships across business units and functions to drive alignment and execution of strategic priorities. Provide guidance and influence to cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support enterprise strategy initiatives.

Occasional travel may be required (10%-25%)

• * Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• Basic Qualifications
• 2 - 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, or business transformation.
• 2+ years of experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives with executive-level stakeholders.
• 2+ years of experience conducting quantitative business analysis, financial modeling, business case development, or strategic performance analysis.
• 2+ years of experience developing executive presentations and communications for senior leadership audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with 2+ years of experience building complex analyses, dashboards, financial models, and executive presentations.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• Experience conducting market assessments, competitive intelligence, M&A evaluations, or long-range strategic planning initiatives.
• Experience with in financial services, fintech, payments, banking, remittances, or digital commerce industries.
• Experience in a corporate strategy function within a global organization.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what s next. Western Union is well positioned…