Director, Business Management & Strategic Execution

USAA•Plano, TX

1d•$135,190 - $243,340•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking a talented Director, Business Management & Strategic Execution, who will be accountable for leading a team of strategic planning professionals that execute initiatives, including analysis, oversight and support of business strategy development. Works closely with Executive Management to create, communicate, execute and sustain the strategic business plan that are aligned with USAA Strategy and the Transformation Plan. Provides insight to industry best practices and competitive analysis to support business plan. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position will be based on the Plano, TX. Campus. Relocation assistance not available for this position

Requirements

Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
8 years of directly related business planning consultation experience to include experience leading the development of business strategy for short-term and/or long-term goals.
3 years of direct team lead or management experience.
Experience influencing and managing communication to senior executives, internal colleagues through concise, official and regular updates on status, progress, strategies and roadmaps.
Strong level business acumen in financial services or related industry, and a proven ability to balance strategic thinking with practical implementation skills.
Extensive experience working with clients/customers to realize business issues and develop a strategy for the business's direction from the gathered insights
Demonstrated ability to implement lessons learned to improve training program/strategy.

Nice To Haves

US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Current FINRA Series 7, 66 (or 63 + 65)
Current FINRA Series 9/10
Experience leading cross-function work with digital, product, technology, training, marketing, and front-line teams to launch new capabilities and improve existing processes
Experience working in a contact center environment with direct managerial responsibilities of FINRA licensed advisors.
Direct experience launching and growing a new business and/or organization within a company.
Owns the execution of strategic initiatives across wealth management operations, digital investing, and self-direct platforms
Ability to turn business priorities into plans with clear milestones, owners, measures of success and updates senior leadership

Responsibilities

Leads Executive Leadership Team member(s) and/or senior executives in the development of short and long-term strategic business goals and vision, encourage high-level strategic thinking, and support development of business-unit and functional strategies.
Facilitates, influences, collaborates and establishes accountability across senior leadership for strategic direction, planning and action.
Accountable for the development, execution, and maintenance to the policies, standards and procedures as it relates to the USAA strategy framework.
Oversees critical risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Matures and facilitates the strategy management process in alignment with Function or Line of Business strategy to drive a robust capability in strategy formulation, strategy management, performance management processes and deliverables in coordination with 1st and 2nd line.
Responsible for the identification and oversight of the required planning budget for the organization to include financial management and adherence and tracking against the approved budget.
Conducts business strategy reviews to set the Function or Line of Business growth strategy and assesses progress of strategy achievement.
Oversees a team of employees responsible for supporting the development and communication of business plans; drives accountability and provides guidance to team members through performance management and development.
Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.
Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.