AVP, Enterprise Strategy

About the role

The AVP, Enterprise Strategy supports the development of Synchrony’s enterprise-level growth and diversification plans and occasionally plays a role in support of M&A strategy. This role works closely with leadership and internal partners to identify and prioritize new businesses, products, technologies, and capabilities that align with the organization’s three to five-year vision and roadmap.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Identify and research potential initiatives (e.g., market size, competitive intensity, potential Synchrony share), determine Synchrony’s right to win, and develop execution strategy (e.g., build, buy, partner), and communicate 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

Qualifications

• 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 PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Experience in developing data-driven perspectives and presenting insights to business leaders
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics

• 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

Benefits

The salary range for this position is 90,000.00 - 155,000.00 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.

Pay

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Schedule

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Eligibility Requirements: You must be eligible to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. 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.

Our Commitment

We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute or travel for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

More than 50% of our workforce is actively engaged with our 8 Employee Resource Group (ERGs). These groups are open for everyone to join, regardless of level, background, or life experiences, so all employees can have the opportunity to be passionate about their interests while fostering connections and driving meaningful initiatives at work. Their ideas turn into actions through passion and help Synchrony be a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued and accepted.

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