Business Director- Network Brand Strategy

Capital One•McLean, VA

About The Position

As a Business Director for the Discover Network Brand team, you will tackle the complex brand questions of a global payments leader. You will partner with world-class professionals to design, test, and deploy strategies that drive brand equity and bottom-line growth. We value a mix of high-level conceptual thinking and rigorous quantitative analysis in a collaborative environment that rewards innovation. The Global Payment Network is a unique network built for global connectivity and partnership. The foundation of our global reach and payments infrastructure rests on three powerful payments leaders and distinct network brands that have operated together for almost two decades. Discover Network is an international acceptance network that provides global acceptance to cardholders of participating Issuers from around the world Diners Club International is a premium issuing brand that has 40+ issuers in 35+ countries; the Diners Club network is an international network that provides global acceptance to cardholders of participating Issuers from around the world Pulse is a leading U.S. debit network known for its strength in real-time debit and an extensive global ATM network

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
At least 4 years of experience performing quantitative analysis
At least 4 years of experience performing qualitative analysis
At least 2 years of experience performing people management
At least 2 years of experience performing project management

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
2+ years of experience in payments, financial services, or payment network
1+ year of experience in consulting

Responsibilities

Develop and execute brand architecture and positioning strategies across our three distinct network brands (Discover, Diners Club, and Pulse).
Drive structured problem-solving and decision-making by marrying conceptual strategy with a strong quantitative orientation.
Lead the global brand learning agenda; translate B2B and B2C insights into go-to-market strategies and high-impact content to engage our mix of audiences
Oversee brand health metrics and associations to ensure the portfolio equities remain competitive in a fluid market landscape.
Build and mentor a high-performing team of analysts; foster an environment of continuous learning and accountability across the enterprise.
Manage the multi-year delivery of brand intent, converting high-level strategy into technical business requirements and actionable programs
Act as a strategic liaison between Enterprise Brand, External Affairs, Corporate Strategy, Network Strategy and Product teams to drive alignment.
Distill complex strategic concepts into impeccable written and oral communications to secure buy-in from senior leadership.