Truist Financial

Lead Business Operations & Strategy Consultant - Executive Relationship Lead

Truist Financial$120K — $145K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • At least 10 years of relevant business operations experience.
  • Deep understanding of business processes and technology applications.
  • Proficient in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
  • Experience in supporting senior leadership in strategic and operational roles or consulting.
  • Strong executive communication skills for developing key business documents.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee complex cross-functional technology projects.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflows.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align operations with technology strategies.
  • Monitor and report on key performance metrics for operational improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate status, risks, and improvement plans to executive stakeholders.
  • Provide mentorship and development opportunities for team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401k plan with contributions.
  • Paid vacation and sick days, prorated based on hire date.
  • Paid holidays and potential for additional leave options.
Full Job Description
Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by providing strategic, operational, and execution support across complex business and technology environments. Partners closely with leadership to understand organizational priorities, operational challenges, workforce needs, financial drivers, and technology-enabled business impacts. Combines strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and technological fluency to improve decision-making, strengthen operational effectiveness, drive cross-functional alignment, and advance organizational objectives in a dynamic and evolving environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 1. Oversees cross-functional, complex technology projects. 2. Identifies, designs, and implements advanced process and technology improvements to enhance operational workflows. 3. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to align business operations with technology strategies and organizational goals. 4. Monitors, analyses, and reports on key performance metrics to drive continuous operational improvements. 5. Ensures compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards. 6. Communicates operational status, risks, and strategic improvement plans to executive stakeholders. 7. Provides project leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to team members and junior professionals. Qualifications Required Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience. 2. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in business operations or related professional roles. 3. Extensive knowledge of business processes, technology applications, and operational management. 4. Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office). Preferred Qualifications 1. Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams in strategic planning, business operations, program delivery, consulting, or organizational effectiveness roles. 2. Demonstrated ability to build deep knowledge of complex organizations, understand business priorities, and translate leadership objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. 3. Strong business acumen with experience supporting workforce planning, financial management, governance, risk management, operational performance, or organizational strategy initiatives. 4. Proven ability to influence outcomes, manage competing priorities, and partner effectively across diverse stakeholder groups and functions. 5. Technologically fluent with the ability to understand and discuss technology concepts, delivery models, platforms, systems, architecture considerations, and emerging technology trends, and translate technical information into business implications and executive-level insights. 6. Experience working in technology-enabled organizations or partnering closely with technology, product, architecture, engineering, or transformation teams. 7. Strong executive communication skills, including experience developing presentations, business cases, operating reviews, decision support materials, and leadership communications for senior audiences. 8. Ability to identify risks, dependencies, organizational challenges, and execution barriers, and develop practical recommendations that improve performance and operating effectiveness. 9. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, drive alignment across multiple stakeholders, and lead complex initiatives from concept through execution. General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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Join the dynamic team at Truist Financial, a leader in the financial services sector, and propel your career to new heights. At Truist Financial, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in an environment that values diversity and leadership.

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