Strategy Director

USAA•San Antonio, TX

23h•Remote

About The Position

As a dedicated Strategy Director, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to help lead and influence a LOB/staff business area toward its next phase of profitable growth. The incumbent will lead internal consulting projects working collaboratively with leadership to make key strategic decisions in the areas of strategy development, growth strategy, organizational design and operating model and business transformation. The person will also play a leadership role in supporting the development and communication of the three-year strategic plan. The person will develop key relationships with leaders and executives across the organization and communicate with senior leadership to influence and align the organization into action.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Engineering or Science discipline; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
8 years of strategy consulting, corporate or business unit strategy or relevant work experience; or an Advanced Degree in Business or STEM and 6 years strategy consulting, corporate or business unit strategy or relevant work experience.
Strong critical thinking skills and inquisitive mindset, with ability to elevate thinking and apply judgment to how components fit into the broader picture.
Proven track record in project management.
Proven track record of leveraging experience and analysis to influence business decisions.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

10 plus years experience marketing financial products within the banking industry.
15 plus years experience leading high performing cross-functional teams in the financial industry.
15 plus years managing risk and control assessments.

Responsibilities

Develop long-term vision and direction: Create and communicate a clear vision for the organization's future growth and success. This may involve facilitating market research and analysis, identifying key trends and opportunities, and setting strategic goals and objectives.
Communicate and align strategy: Effectively communicate the organization's strategy to senior management, employees, and other stakeholders to ensure that all levels of the organization are aligned with and working towards the same goals. Support the design, development, and facilitation of strategy off-sites.
Lead internal consulting projects: Identify and frame strategic opportunities and issues faced by the organization. Draft project proposals, design work plans, and conduct or oversee key pieces of analysis to deliver strategic insights and recommendations. Create compelling storylines that clearly articulate findings, insights, and recommendations. Influence and drive stakeholder alignment and execution.
Monitor and assess external trends: Conduct or oversee industry and competitive research to identify potential strategic opportunities and threats. Communicate insights and recommendations to leadership, facilitating alignment on responsive actions to be taken.
Lead strategic planning: Play a leadership role in the development and communication of the organization's three-year strategic plan.
Monitor and report on progress: Monitor the progress of the organization's strategic initiatives and report on results to senior management and other stakeholders. Adjust the strategy as needed based on changing market conditions or other factors.
Mentor and develop teammates: Support the development and coaching of junior teammates.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.