Venture Strategist

Description Summary

We are looking for creative problem solvers who have strong entrepreneurial instincts to help us identify new sources of growth for Huntington. The Venture Strategist will be a key member of the Huntington Innovation Team, responsible for identifying and framing growth opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate external information and intelligence including but not limited to: Innovation trends, technology companies, strategic partners, fintech and new business models.
• Identify key market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging consumer preferences.
• Conduct market assessments, evaluate competitive positioning, market share, and growth opportunities to sharpen assumptions, inform value propositions, and translate early insights into new venture concepts.
• Support the development of business cases (e.g., financial models, market size etc.) and assess feasibility, viability, desirability and strategic fit of new initiatives.
• Prepare presentations for senior leadership on the research and recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of business experience in the Financial Services and/or corporate strategy, product management or management consulting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance field
• MBA preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into actionable insights
• Solid business acumen ensuring market insights are relevant and practical
• Prior experience in market segmentation including sizing, pricing, competitive landscape, channel analysis and VOC (voice of customer)
• Readiness to roll-up-your sleeves
• Strong analytical and problems solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; advanced skills in excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• A curious problem solver who has the ability to bring big ideas to life
• You’re creative and scrappy but can navigate a large organization with ease
• Prior experience in market segmentation including sizing, pricing, competitive landscape, channel analysis and VOC (voice of customer)
• Strong analytical and problems solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; advanced skills in excel and PowerPoint