We are seeking an exceptional, highly strategic, and results-driven Strategic Business Execution Lead, SVP. Reporting directly to the Head of Business Execution and serving as a critical strategic operational partner to the Head of Partnership Cards & Development, this role acts as the operational backbone of the business.
In this role, you will drive business management, financial oversight, executive governance, and cross-functional execution while partnering with senior leaders across Partnership Cards, Finance, Human Resources, Risk, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and USCC. The successful candidate will be a versatile business leader who can quickly understand a broad range of topics spanning financials, operations, technology, credit, and strategic initiatives. This individual will translate complex information into actionable insights, develop executive-level communications, and drive successful execution of key business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Governance & Strategic Communications
Executive Cadences & Leadership Forums: Establish, coordinate, and facilitate Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and senior leadership forums
Executive Offsites: Design and lead high-impact strategic offsites for the Head of Partnership Cards & Development and executive partners, aligning teams around key business priorities
Executive Communications: Author executive briefing decks, leadership presentations, performance reviews, and strategic communications that clearly communicate priorities, business performance, and strategic direction
Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, synthesizing financial, operational, technology, credit, and market insights into strategic recommendations and business decisions
2. Strategic Business Management & Financial Oversight
Annual Planning & Financial Management: Lead annual planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management processes in close partnership with Finance and business leadership
Forecasting & Variance Analysis: Direct monthly forecasting, quarterly outlooks, and variance analysis across all expense categories
Productivity & Financial Impact: Proactively identify cost optimization opportunities and productivity initiatives that enhance business performance
Strategic Decision Support: Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide insights to support leadership decision-making
3. Cross-Functional Business Execution & Strategic Initiatives
Cross-Functional Program Delivery: Drive complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning Marketing, Credit & Risk, Operations, Technology, Finance, Human Resources, and Partner organizations
Stakeholder Alignment: Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior leaders across business lines, and corporate support functions to drive alignment and execution
Strategic Initiative Leadership: Coordinate enterprise-wide efforts to ensure accountability, remove barriers, and successfully deliver key business priorities
Operational Excellence: Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, improve processes, and enhance overall business effectiveness
4. Business Operations & Administrative Management
Business Operations & Workforce Governance: Lead business operations and administrative management activities, including headcount governance, hiring approvals, organizational reporting, workforce analytics, position management, and operational governance routines
Management Reporting: Maintain operational reporting and business metrics that provide visibility into organizational performance and support leadership decision-making
Operational Controls & Data Integrity: Ensure data integrity and effective administration of workforce and organizational processes
Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and strengthen organizational effectiveness
Recommended Qualifications:
10+ years of…