AVP, Enterprise Strategy

Roles Summary/Purpose

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 vision and roadmap.

Essential 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 on developing Enterprise-level growth strategy and associated content
• Partner with Finance team to determine implications of growth strategies on key company metrics
• Ensure materials are presented in a compelling, consistent, and timely manner
• Work with leadership to ideate and define potentially new enterprise growth and diversification initiatives
• Identify and research potential initiatives, assess Synchrony’s right to win, and develop execution strategies
• Communicate findings to stakeholders
• Support and lead other C-Suite special projects/initiatives as needed
• Work with the M&A team and ELT to develop and update enterprise diversification M&A strategy
• Support M&A team to define strategic rationale behind potential acquisition targets
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3+ years’ experience in financial services, management consulting, business strategy or similar focus
• 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 in 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 balance multiple workstreams simultaneously
• 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, entrepreneurial mindset, willingness to voice unpopular opinions, flexible, collaborative approach and positive attitude, 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

Grade/Level

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. Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.