Managing Director, Strategy & Analytics

Navient • Herndon, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Navient Solutions LLC Navient (Nasdaq: NAVI) helps students and families confidently manage the cost of higher education. We create long-term value for customers and investors through responsible lending, flexible refinancing, trusted servicing oversight, and decades of portfolio management expertise. Our employees thrive in a culture of belonging, where they are supported and proud to deliver meaningful outcomes. This is a hybrid role based in Herndon, VA Our Managing Director will lead and execute high-priority strategic initiatives and analytical efforts across Corporate Finance, supporting the Treasurer’s priorities across funding, capital allocation, investor positioning, and modernization. This role is responsible for structuring, advancing, and delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives across Treasury, Capital Markets, Investor Relations, FP&A, and business units, while developing analytical frameworks that inform strategic decision-making and ensuring disciplined execution with clear accountability and measurable outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field (MBA preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in corporate finance, capital markets, or strategic finance
• Deep expertise in securitization, unsecured funding, and liquidity strategy
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence in a matrixed environment and operate with high degree of autonomy

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of high-impact corporate finance initiatives including funding strategy, capital structure optimization, and strategic transactions.
• Develop analytical frameworks supporting capital allocation, funding strategy, valuation, and performance measurement.
• Support securitization, unsecured funding, liquidity planning, and scenario analysis.
• Establish governance frameworks, manage timelines, track risks, and ensure delivery against objectives.
• Drive coordination across Treasury, IR, FP&A, Capital Markets, and business teams.
• Support development of materials for ALCO, Board, and investor communications.

Benefits

• Paid time off that begins accruing on Day 1, plus My Day and paid company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents, with access to health advocacy support.
• A 401(k) plan with employer match to support long‑term financial security.
• Company‑paid basic life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resources, including digital health and chronic‑condition support.
• Family planning resources.
• Pet insurance.
• Learning, development, and career growth opportunities through tuition reimbursement and our e-learning platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director