Premier & Branch Banking Initiatives Leader

Regular, full-time position. Fluency in English required. 1st shift (United States of America).

About the role

Leads and delivers a portfolio of change and strategic initiatives for Premier and Branch line of business to advance Truist and Consumer & Small Business Banking’s strategic goals. Conceptualizes ideas, translates them into initiatives with clear specifications and functional requirements, and ensures portfolio activities and milestones are achieved on time, within budget, and in compliance with risk management and governance standards.

Partners with CSBB’s Portfolio Management and Change Governance teams and other change management organizations, adhering to documented processes, governance routines, and the change management lifecycle. Navigates a matrix organization, fostering cross-functional partnerships, including direct and indirect leadership. Identifies, measures, monitors, and controls risks associated with business activities in alignment with risk and compliance policies. May lead a team of portfolio or program managers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic initiatives, including business case development, financial analysis, and risk management.
• Influence and build consensus across teams and stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including managers, employees, matrixed teams, virtual teams, and third parties.
• Apply hypothesis-driven problem solving, market research, data analysis, and storytelling to drive insights.
• Create executive-level presentations and written communications using MS PowerPoint, Excel, and other tools.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials—college degree (MBA preferred).
• Eight years of experience in consulting, project management, and/or corporate strategy, or equivalent experience and training.
• Five years of experience in financial services, with deep understanding of industry dynamics, value creation, and technology-driven competitive advantage.
• Proven problem-solving skills, ability to distill insights from large datasets, and structured thinking.
• Ability to bring clarity to ambiguous assignments.
• Demonstrated executive-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Background in consumer financial services or banking.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Project).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA), PMP, and/or PgMP certification.
• Experience implementing large or complex initiatives in a matrix organization.
• In-depth knowledge of management and planning systems theory and its application to complex initiatives.
• Familiarity with the business unit’s mission and processes.

Benefits

All regular teammates (working 20+ hours per week) are eligible for benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k plan.
• No less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on hire date and full-time/part-time status) during the first year, plus 10 sick days and paid holidays.
• Eligibility for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or deferred compensation plan, depending on the position and division.