Business Strategy Lead

Jack Henry•Monett, MO

1d•$160,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Advisor, Business Strategy serves as a strategic partner to some of Jack Henry’s largest and most critical banking clients as part of the Regional Banking Office. The role provides executive-level guidance to shape banks’ long-term technology and operational direction, align strategies, identify modernization opportunities, and help bank leaders make informed decisions. It operates independently across technology, operations, talent assessment, digital transformation, and regulatory alignment, evaluating current practices against industry best practices and recommending strategies, solutions, and roadmaps. As the strategic lead for the overall relationship, the Senior Advisor serves as a trusted resource for senior bank executives, guides major transformation initiatives, supports technology planning, and aligns bank priorities with Jack Henry’s capabilities. The position may be worked remotely within the United States except California, though the general information lists the workplace type as hybrid. Travel of up to 20% is required. The salary range is $160,000–$200,000, determined by location and experience. The position is ineligible for immigration sponsorship or support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
15+ years of experience in banking or financial services, consulting for financial institutions, or leading large-scale banking technology and transformation initiatives.
Proven experience advising or partnering with senior banking executives, such as CIOs and technology leaders, on technology strategy, digital transformation, and long-term operational planning.
Ability to work independently in an executive-level consulting capacity and provide strategic insights, evaluations, and roadmaps aligned with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.
Ability to travel up to 20% for onsite executive engagements and high-touch relationship needs.

Nice To Haves

Extensive financial services expertise, with a strong record of strategy, execution, and leadership within major financial institutions.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the bank and Jack Henry.
Experience implementing financial services technology best practices, including organizational design, talent management, and business process optimization.
Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives, with adaptability, sound judgment, and a focus on outcomes in complex, high-visibility environments.
Experience with Jack Henry solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies, plans, and proposals to address business opportunities and challenges identified by client financial institutions.
Partner with financial institution executives and educate senior leaders and board members about digital and technology industry trends and competitive influences.
Define business imperatives and challenges through management consultations, team meetings, case framework analysis, and other strategies.
Assess current technology effectiveness, digital maturity, and business process efficiency.
Design and implement transformational programs involving technology, organization, communications, business process management, and strategic programs to support revenue growth, improve customer experience, or reduce expenses.
Interview stakeholders, managers, and executives, and conduct focus groups to gather data, analyze activities, and provide feedback.
Research market and technology trends, client competitors, product demand and capability, best practices, and related topics to support client analysis.
Summarize gathered data and facts and draw logical conclusions based on valid, supported information.
Develop and present recommendations and proposals for projects, programs, and solutions in a thoughtful, cohesive manner.
Apply analysis, subject matter expertise, and best practices to individual requests as appropriate.
Provide thought leadership, education, and support to the account team on behalf of the client.
Perform other job duties as assigned.