Strategy Group Manager, SVP - Promotional Strategy

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and addresses high impact strategic issues across its portfolio of businesses.
• Work in close partnership with business heads and senior leadership to identify opportunities and issues of strategic importance.
• Develop transformational strategies to grow and re-position businesses.
• Drive change by partnering with business leadership with clear accountability.
• Provide clarity in complex problems, facilitate decision-making, and guide high value investments.
• Lead projects across their lifecycle: identifying and structuring the problem, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and obtaining buy-in for change.
• Manage all aspects of client service, including planning, prioritizing, and organizing projects.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with executives across the business.
• Identify opportunities to add value beyond the scope of formal projects.
• Contribute to continuous team improvement and management, including recruiting, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage a team or multiple teams, including management of people, budget, planning, performance evaluation, hiring, disciplinary actions, and budget approval.
• Assess risk when making business decisions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and safeguarding the firm's reputation.
• Shape promotional strategy through insights by partnering with marketing and product leaders.
• Own the end-to-end strategy and execution of high-impact initiatives in the promotional space.
• Navigate ambiguity with confidence, manage multiple initiatives, anticipate risks, and maintain momentum.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships, lead meetings, resolve dependencies, and ensure alignment on strategic plans.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in people management.
• Relevant experience in strategy consulting.
• Previous project management experience including planning and execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound business judgment.
• Ability to influence organizational change at senior levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience managing complex business operations with Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility.
• Good understanding of banking products.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership presence and ability to command respect from senior leaders.
• Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities effectively.

Nice to Have

• Experience in financial services or banking industry.
• Experience with cross-functional team leadership.
• Knowledge of promotional and marketing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in people management and strategy consulting.
• Experience in project planning and execution.
• Profit and Loss management experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $176,720 - $265,080 annually.
• Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.
• Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.