Strategic Business Execution; Business Management) Lead, Senior Vice President

Position: Strategic Business Execution (Business Management) Lead, Senior Vice President
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Location:

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States Salary: $ - $Category:
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Citi We are seeking an exceptional, highly strategic, and results-driven Strategic Business Execution Lead, SVP. Reporting directly to the Head of Business Execution and serving as a critical strategic operational partner to the Head of Partnership Cards & Development, this role acts as the operational backbone of the  this role, you will drive business management, financial oversight, executive governance, and cross-functional execution while partnering with senior leaders across Partnership Cards, Finance, Human Resources, Risk, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and USCC.

The successful candidate will be a versatile business leader who can quickly understand a broad range of topics spanning financials, operations, technology, credit, and strategic initiatives. This individual will translate complex information into actionable insights, develop executive-level communications, and drive successful execution of key business priorities.

Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Governance & Strategic Communications Executive Cadences & Leadership Forums:
Establish, coordinate, and facilitate Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and senior leadership forums

Executive Offsites:
Design and lead high-impact strategic offsites for the Head of Partnership Cards & Development and executive partners, aligning teams around key business priorities

Executive Communications:
Author executive briefing decks, leadership presentations, performance reviews, and strategic communications that clearly communicate priorities, business performance, and strategic direction

Strategic Advisory:
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, synthesizing financial, operational, technology, credit, and market insights into strategic recommendations and business decisions
2. Strategic Business Management & Financial Oversight Annual Planning & Financial Management:
Lead annual planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management processes in close partnership with Finance and business leadership

Forecasting & Variance Analysis:
Direct monthly forecasting, quarterly outlooks, and variance analysis across all expense categories

Productivity & Financial Impact:
Proactively identify cost optimization opportunities and productivity initiatives that enhance business performance

Strategic Decision Support:
Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide insights to support leadership decision-making
3. Cross-Functional Business Execution & Strategic Initiatives Cross-Functional Program Delivery:
Drive complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning Marketing, Credit & Risk, Operations, Technology, Finance, Human Resources, and Partner organizations

Stakeholder Alignment:
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior leaders across business lines, and corporate support functions to drive alignment and execution

Strategic Initiative Leadership:
Coordinate enterprise-wide efforts to ensure accountability, remove barriers, and successfully deliver key business priorities

Operational Excellence:
Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, improve processes, and enhance overall business effectiveness
4. Business Operations & Administrative Management Business Operations & Workforce Governance:
Lead business operations and administrative management activities, including headcount governance, hiring approvals, organizational reporting, workforce analytics, position management, and operational governance routines

Management Reporting:
Maintain operational reporting and business metrics that provide visibility into organizational performance and support leadership decision-making

Operational Controls & Data Integrity:
Ensure data integrity and effective administration of workforce and organizational processes

Continuous Improvement:
Drive process improvements that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and strengthen organizational effectiveness

Recommended

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in financial services with a focus on business management or strategic execution

History of managing complex, global initiatives involving multiple senior stakeholders

Strong financial acumen, including P&L analysis, budgeting, resource allocation, and forecasting

Ability to translate financial data into compelling PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership audiences

Proven ability to work in a team of diverse…