Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Associate

Citizens•New York, NY

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Associate will support Citizens Financial Group’s technology acquisition, investment, and strategic partnership efforts. This role will focus on strategy development, financial and market analytics, and execution support across partnership and business development initiatives, with an emphasis on identifying innovative fintech solutions that align to CFG’s growth priorities. The Associate will work closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to evaluate opportunities, build business cases, and support deal execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Experience in strategy, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, fintech partnerships, or a related field.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into clear business insights.
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive‑level presentations.

Responsibilities

Conduct market and competitive analyses to identify high‑priority fintech companies aligned to CFG’s business objectives.
Research emerging industry trends and dynamics to inform CFG’s strategic direction and partnership agenda.
Support strategic partnership and business development initiatives for the Commercial business and other lines of business, as needed.
Develop detailed business cases for partnership and business development opportunities, including validation and quantification of economic value to CFG.
Support due diligence efforts, including financial analysis and review of prospective partners and opportunities.
Perform ad hoc analyses related to the performance and evolution of existing partnerships.
Support deal execution activities across the partnership lifecycle.
Drive coordination among internal stakeholders for select initiatives, ensuring alignment across business, technology, legal, risk, and finance partners.
Create executive‑level presentations, materials, and analyses to support decision‑making and approvals.