VP, Strategic Planning

Synchrony•Rapid City, SD

83d•Hybrid

About The Position

Synchrony is hiring a VP, Strategy to support Strategy leadership and business executives in tackling some of the biggest questions facing the firm and the industry. Today, Synchrony is a premier financial technology company focusing on providing wing-to-wing credit solutions to our business partners and the end consumer. It is the largest underwriter of Private Label Credit Cards in the United States. In addition, Synchrony offers General Purpose Credit Cards (CoBrand, Dual Card), Promo Finance, Short & Long-term Installment, Deposit, and other products. This role reports to the SVP of Enterprise Strategy & M&A and will focus on cross-business growth and strategy initiatives and engage in the annual Strategy Session with SYF's Board of Directors. Our Way of Working We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (MBA preferred) and 6+ years of relevant work experience, including 3+ years in Strategy Consulting...or in lieu of completed degree, must have 8+ years of relevant work experience, including 5+ years in Strategy Consulting
Minimum of 2 years of relationship management and leadership experience, including working with cross-functional business partners and senior leadership, communicating with both technical and non-technical resources
Minimum of 2 years project management managing multiple programs/projects simultaneously
Strength in developing data-driven perspectives and presenting insights to business leaders
Proficient in the use of MS Office product suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You 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

3+ years at a top tier consulting firm
MBA preferred
Experience in Financial Services, specifically credit cards, is preferred but not required
Strong quantitative skills with experience creating data-driven recommendations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with exceptional presentation skills and high emotional intelligence
Experience “managing up” to business executives
Flexible, collaborative approach and positive attitude
Entrepreneurial mindset
Project management skills with ability to manage multiple programs through a team-based approach in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Develop expertise in consumer payments and lending - market trends, competitive dynamics, etc.
Collaborate with Strategy leadership and business executives to tackle some of the most ambiguous and challenging questions facing our industry and approach solving these problems through a data-driven, analytical approach
Engage in the annual Strategy Session with SYF's Board of Directors including defining the agenda, developing the general content, working with leadership to prepare their individual presentations, and ensuring a thoughtful, cohesive multi-day session
Drive comprehensive research on competitors and the industry and develop a perspective on key industry trends
Work cross-functionally to ensure effective transition from strategy into design
Assist in managing the annual strategic planning process that will create the long-term strategy for the business
Prepare detailed analyses and presentations for the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors
Present to and communicate with senior leadership across a matrixed organization
Work with M&A, Ventures and other stakeholders to execute an aligned acquisition / partnership strategy
Incubate new ideas for strategic R D
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned