AVP, Enterprise Strategy

Roles Summary/Purpose

The AVP, Enterprise Strategy is responsible for supporting the development of Synchrony’s enterprise-level growth and diversification plans and will occasionally play a role in support of M&A strategy. This critical role will work closely with leadership and internal partners to identify and prioritize new businesses, products, technologies, and capabilities that deliver on the organization’s three to five-year vision and roadmap. This role reports to the VP, Strategy within the Business Strategy & Development (BS&D) team.

• Support development of agenda and materials for Executive Leadership Team and annual Board of Director strategy review (in coordination with Strategic Management Office);
  Focus will be on developing Enterprise-level growth strategy and associated content
• Partner with Finance team to determine implications of growth strategies on key company metrics (e.g., assets, EPS, ROA projections, etc.)
• Partner with business platforms, functions, and finance to ensure materials are presented in a compelling, consistent and timely manner
• Support approval process (e.g., Management Committee review and sign-off)
• Work with leadership to ideate & define potentially new enterprise growth and diversification initiatives for the organization
• Identifying and researching potential initiatives (e.g., market size, competitive intensity, potential Synchrony share), determining Synchrony right to win, and developing execution strategy (e.g., build, buy, partner), and communicating findings
• Support and lead other C‑Suite special projects/initiatives where needed
• Work with the M&A team and ELT to develop and update enterprise diversification M&A strategy
• Support M&A team, when needed, to define strategic rationale behind potential acquisition targets
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3+ years’ experience in financial services, management consulting, business strategy or similar focus or in lieu of degree, 5+ years’ experience in financial services, management consulting, business strategy or similar focus
• 1+ years project management experience, including working with cross‑functional business partners, communicating with both technical and non‑technical resources
• Proficient in the use of MS Office product suite with advanced experience with Excel and Power Point
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple work streams simultaneously
• Experience in developing data‑driven perspectives and presenting insights to business leaders
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

• Strategy consulting experience
• Experience in Financial Services, specifically credit cards and/or retail banking
• Strong quantitative skills with experience creating data‑driven recommendations
• Ability to identify, track emerging market/industry trends
• Flexible, collaborative approach and positive attitude
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to voice unpopular opinions if they are the right approach for the business
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with some presentation experience and high emotional intelligence
• Experience partnering cross functionally and influencing at all levels of the organization

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The salary range for this position is 90,000. USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge. Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.