To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC.If you’relocated in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.  For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. 

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE

As aSenior Enterprise Strategy Manager,you'llhelp shape the future direction of BECU by bringing an external perspective to our biggest strategic decisions. You'llidentify emerging trends, analyze competitors, benchmark industry leaders, and translate complex market intelligence into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership.

Your workwon'tstop at gathering information – you'll influence enterprise strategy by helping leaders understand what's happening across financial services, fintech, and the broader economic landscape. Whether evaluating disruptive technologies, identifying competitive opportunities, or preparing executive leadership for critical strategic discussions, you'll deliver insights that drive smarter decisions across the organization.

Ifyou'reenergized by solving ambiguous business problems, influencing executive thinking through data and insight, and connecting external trends to meaningful business outcomes, this is an opportunity to make an enterprise-wide impact.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead Enterprise Competitive Intelligence:Drive enterprise-wide competitive intelligence, market research, and benchmarking across financial services, fintech, and adjacent industries toidentifytrends, opportunities, risks, and strategic implications that shape BECU's future.

• Transform Research into Strategic Insights:Analyze complex market data, industry trends, and competitive intelligence, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations that support executive decision-making and enterprise strategy.

• Build Scalable Research Frameworks:Design and continuously improve research methodologies, benchmarking processes, and analytical frameworks that deliver consistent, high-quality insights across the organization.

• Provide Trusted Strategic Perspective:Serve as a subject matter expert on competitor activity, macroeconomic conditions, emerging technologies, and industry disruption, helping leaders understand the external landscape andanticipatefuture opportunities.

• Influence Enterprise Decision-Making:Partner with executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to provide objective, data-driven perspectives that strengthen strategic planning, business prioritization, and organizational decision-making.

• Develop Executive-Level Communications:Create compelling presentations, executive briefings, benchmarking reports, and strategic narratives that simplify complex information into meaningful business insights.

• Drive Continuous Improvement:Establishrepeatable processes that improve the rigor, efficiency, and effectiveness of external research, competitive analysis, and enterprise benchmarking activities.

• Collaborate Across the Enterprise:Build trusted partnerships across business units to understand strategic questions, align research efforts with organizational priorities, and deliver insights that support enterprise initiatives.

• Take on Additional Responsibilities:Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the team and business.

Thisisn’tjust about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• The opportunity to influence enterprise strategy and executive decision-making across one of the nation's leading credit unions.

• Visibility and partnership with senior leaders, contributing directly to strategic planning and organizational priorities.

• The ability to shape how BECU approaches competitive intelligence, market research, and external benchmarking.

• Exposure toemerging trends across financial services, fintech, technology, and the broader economic landscape.

• A collaborative environment that values curiosity, strategic thinking, continuous learning, and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or a related disciplinerequired, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, competitive intelligence, strategic planning, market research,or a related analytical functionrequired. 

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, ambiguous analytical initiatives by defining research approaches, synthesizing complex information into strategic recommendations, and influencing executive stakeholders throughexpertise, sound judgment, and data-driven insightsrequired.

• Proficiencyin MSPowerPoint, Excel, and industry research platforms, with demonstratedability to develop executive-ready presentations and communicate complex business concepts to senior leadership in a clear, compelling, and actionable manner required.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.

• Experience in financial services or consulting with financial services clientsstronglypreferred.

• Knowledge of financial institution trends, fintech innovation, digital transformation, macroeconomic analysis, and competitive intelligence best practices preferred.

• While this position is open to candidates in BECU's approved remote states, candidatesresidingin Washington state are preferred due to the executive-facing nature of the role and opportunities for in-person collaboration at BECU headquarters.

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributionsdon’tjust fill a role but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’sa chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust operational landscape of BECU.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring yourexpertiseto the table, and let’sachieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney