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 contentPartner 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 mannerSupport 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 organizationIdentifying 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 findingsSupport and lead other C-Suite special projects/initiatives where neededWork with the M&A team and ELT to develop and update enterprise diversification M&A strategySupport M&A team, when needed, to define strategic rationale behind potential acquisition targetsPerform 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 focus1+ years project management experience, including working with cross-functional business partners, communicating with both technical and non-technical resourcesProficient in the use of MS Office product suite with advanced experience with Excel and PowerPointDemonstrated ability to balance multiple workstreams simultaneouslyExperience in developing data-driven perspectives and presenting insights to business leadersAbility and flexibility to travel for business as requiredDesired Characteristics:Strategy consulting experienceExperience in Financial Services, specifically credit cards and/or retail bankingStrong quantitative skills with experience creating data-driven recommendationsAbility to identify, track emerging market/industry trendsFlexible, collaborative approach and positive attitudeEntrepr...