Job Description:

Roles Summary/Purpose:

The AVP, Enterprise Strategy is responsible for supporting the development of Synchrony’s enterprise-level growth and diversification plans and will occasionally play a role in support of M&A strategy. This critical role will work closely with leadership and internal partners to identify and prioritize new businesses, products, technologies, and capabilities that deliver on the organization’s three to five-year vision and roadmap. This role reports to the VP, Strategy within the Business Strategy & Development (BS&D) team.

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support development of agenda and materials for Executive Leadership Team and annual Board of Director strategy review (in coordination with Strategic Management Office); Focus will be on developing Enterprise-level growth strategy and associated content
• Partner with Finance team to determine implications of growth strategies on key company metrics (e.g., assets, EPS, ROA projections, etc.)
• Partner with business platforms, functions, and finance to ensure materials are presented in a compelling, consistent and timely manner
• Support approval process (e.g., Management Committee review and sign-off)
• Work with leadership to ideate & define potentially new enterprise growth and diversification initiatives for the organization
• Identifying and researching potential initiatives (e.g., market size, competitive intensity, potential SYF share), determining SYF right to win, and developing execution strategy (e.g., build, buy, partner), and communicating findings
• Support and lead other C-Suite special projects/initiatives where needed
• Work with the M&A team and ELT to develop and update enterprise diversification M&A strategy
• Support M&A team, when needed, to define strategic rationale behind potential acquisition targets

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors degree preferred with 2+ years’ experience in financial services, management consulting, business strategy or similar focus
• 1+ years project management experience, including working with cross-functional business partners, communicating with both technical and non-technical resources
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Proficient in the use of MS Office product suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in Financial Services, specifically credit cards and/or retail banking
• Ability to identify, track emerging market/industry trends
• Flexible, collaborative approach and positive attitude
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to voice unpopular opinions if they are the right approach for the business
• Quantitative skills with ability to create data-driven recommendations
• Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with some presentation experience
• Comfort working with teams across the organization

Grade/Level: 10

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD Annual

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA and Metro NY and some positions are bonus eligible.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 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.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 24 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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