Synchrony

AVP, Platform Strategy - Diversified & Value

Synchrony • $90K — $155K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred; 5+ years in financial services, fintech, payments, or consulting, or 8+ years without a degree
  • 2+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or business strategy roles
  • 1+ year driving strategy for business growth and new opportunities
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially advanced Excel and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex business issues and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Support leadership in identifying and assessing growth opportunities
  • Partner with leaders to evolve long-term strategy
  • Develop content for strategy updates to executive leadership
  • Monitor competitive landscape and communicate industry trends
  • Collaborate on special projects like trend research and portfolio strategy updates
  • Translate strategy recommendations into execution plans
  • Identify and evaluate acquisition and partnership opportunities

Benefits

  • Flexible work options, including remote work near Hubs
  • In-person engagement activities for team meetings and training
  • Annual bonus eligibility based on performance
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
Full Job Description
Roles Summary/Purpose:

Reporting to the SVP, Diversified & Value Platform Strategy & Network Operations, the AVP, Diversified & Value Platform Strategy will support the development of long-term strategy and growth plans for the Diversified & Value Platform. As a member of the Platform Strategy team, this role will engage across the Business Strategy & Development (BS&D) function and play a role in support of M&A strategy, strategic partnerships and venture investments.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Support BS&D and Diversified & Value Platform Leadership to identify and assess growth opportunities for the Diversified & Value Platform
  • Partner with BS&D and Diversified & Value Platform leaders to continuously evolve the Diversified & Value Platform's long-term strategy
  • Develop content to communicate strategy updates to Synchrony's Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and other audiences
  • Monitor the competitive landscape and industry trends relevant to the Diversified & Value Platform; research key developments and communicate implications to BS&D and Diversified & Value Platform leaders
  • Collaborate with Diversified & Value Platform Portfolio teams to deliver special projects such as emerging trend research, portfolio strategy updates, and partner workshops
  • Work with BS&D, Diversified & Value, and other cross-functional stakeholders to translate strategy recommendations into execution plans with associated business case
  • Partner with M&A, Ventures and other stakeholders to identify and evaluate acquisition / partnership opportunities relevant to the Diversified & Value Platform
  • Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned


Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred with 5+ years' experience in financial services, fintech, or payments, or consulting or in lieu of a bachelor's degree, a high school diploma / GED and a minimum of 8 years of financial services, fintech or payments, or consulting
  • 2+ year experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, strategic planning or other business strategy related roles
  • 1+ years of experience in driving strategy around business growth including new lines of product, business offerings / new business opportunities. Accelerating growth within new lines of business.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office product suite with advanced experience with Excel and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated ability to lead problem solving for complex business issues and work with multiple stakeholders and viewpoints
  • Experience in developing data-driven perspectives and presenting insights to business leaders
  • Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required


Desired Characteristics:

  • Strategy consulting experience
  • Experience in Financial Services, specifically consumer credit
  • 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 partnering cross functionally and influencing at all levels of the organization
  • 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


Grade/Level: 11

The salary range for this position is 90,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Our Way of Working:

We're proud to offer you 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. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.

*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

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 18 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).


Job Family Group:
Business Strategy

About Synchrony

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company at the heart of American commerce and opportunity. From health to home, auto to retail, our Synchrony products have been serving the needs of people and businesses for nearly 100 years. We provide responsible access to credit and banking products to support healthier financial lives for tens of millions of people, enabling them to access the things that matter to them. Additionally, through our innovative products and experiences, we support the growth and operations of some of the country's most respected brands, as well as more than 400,000 small and midsize businesses and health and wellness providers that Americans rely on. Synchrony is proud to be ranked as the country's #2 Best Company to Work For® by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®.
Learn more about Synchrony
Size
18,000 employees
Market Cap
$14.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+0.7%
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