AVP, Enterprise Strategy

Roles Summary/Purpose:

The AVP, Enterprise Strategy is responsible for supporting the development of Synchrony’s enterprise-level growth and diversification plans and will occasionally play a role in support of M&A strategy.  This critical role will work closely with leadership and internal partners to identify and prioritize new businesses, products, technologies, and capabilities that deliver on the organization’s three to five-year vision and roadmap. This role reports to the VP, Strategy within the Business Strategy & Development (BS&D) team.

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 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

• Identifying and researching potential initiatives (e.g., market size, competitive intensity, potential Synchrony share), determining Synchrony right to win, and developing execution strategy (e.g., build, buy, partner), and communicating 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

• 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 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

Grade/Level: 11

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.

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. 

*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

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. is required.  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:

When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all. 

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