SVP & GM – Venmo

Synchrony•Orlando, FL

1d•$235,000 - $390,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the General Manager - Venmo, this role is responsible for strategy development and execution for the portfolio via the leadership of their Client Development and cross-functional teams. The General Manager develops annual plans and coordinates activities with the direct leadership team across the portfolio and its related functions; and directs others in the execution of these plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or, in lieu of a degree, a high school equivalent plus 12+ years of business development / client management within the credit card, fintech, BNPL, or Digital Wallet platforms industry.
Minimum of 7 years of business development/client management experience in within the credit card, fintech, BNPL, or Digital Wallet platforms industry.
Minimum of 5 years negotiation and contract management experience
Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

MBA
Strong marketing, creative and analytical skills
Ability to influence senior corporate decision makers
Ability to effectively interface and represent Synchrony Financial at the most senior levels in the client organization
Ability to innovate and find creative solutions to meet business goals
Proven ability to work independently yet as key member and contributor to a broader team
Demonstrated success leading/influencing a team, with proven track record of delivering results
Strong overall knowledge of card business including risk, collections, operations, marketing and finance
Superior financial acumen
Proven experience with digital forward products and technical knowledge
Skilled communicator (both written and verbal) who influences and negotiates with great latitude on outcomes
Broad and comprehensive understanding of theories and practices in a discipline.
In-depth knowledge of how own function integrates within the business unit and of direct competitors (products/services).

Responsibilities

Develop and manage strategic action plans to achieve performance targets.
Understand portfolio dynamics to develop, support and implement key business strategies.
Own and drive overall portfolio financial performance, as well as key growth metrics.
Lead the cross-functional client team in supporting the client
Partner with client and cross-functional teams in achieving strategic projects and key deliverables.
Understand and deliver key client metrics.
Assess client team performance against goals and take proactive action as needed.
Develop and maintain excellent working relationship with client groups and all key stakeholders.
Represent SYFs interests in negotiations with the client.
Work closely with client operations teams to develop/implement training initiatives as needed.
Provide leadership to ensure adherence with all external and internal Compliance and Regulatory requirements.
Develop and support all existing client incentives and partner with required teams to manage client gain share.
Manage weekly and monthly client and corporate reporting.
Support business-wide initiatives, as needed
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned