SVP, Strategy – Digital

Synchrony

. Partner with the Synchrony Executive Leadership Team, Digital CEO, platform business leaders, and senior stakeholders to identify and assess growth and new business opportunities .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $330,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and execution within the digital landscape, with a strong focus on business growth and relationship management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

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Strategic PlanningBusiness Growth StrategyRelationship ManagementLeadership ExperienceQuantitative Analysis

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Hard Skills

Management ConsultingFinancial ServicesData-Driven RecommendationsProject ManagementBusiness Development

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationEmotional Intelligence

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Consumer FinancePaymentsLoansCredit CardsM&A

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Synchrony Executive Leadership Team, Digital CEO, platform business leaders, and senior stakeholders to identify and assess growth and new business opportunities
Develop the vision of the Digital competitive landscape and trends, recommending strategies across integrated partners, digital partners, and multiple products
Ensure annual Digital strategic plans align with the organization’s long-term strategy
Translate strategies into targeted actions and growth programs with the Digital senior leadership team
Partner with M&A, Ventures, and other stakeholders to define and execute acquisition and partnership strategies
Lead and deliver key strategic projects
Perform other assigned duties and special projects
Report to the SVP of Platform Strategy and Networks
Participate in annual strategic planning and growth initiatives for the Digital platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of experience in management consulting and/or financial services/payments/consumer finance space; or, in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, a High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 13+ years of experience in those fields
5 years of experience driving strategy around business growth, including new product lines, business offerings, or new business opportunities
Minimum of 5 years of relationship management and leadership experience with cross-functional business partners and senior leadership
Minimum 3+ years of direct team leadership experience
Strong quantitative skills and experience creating data-driven recommendations
Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% or as required
Must be 18 years or older
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation, and submit fingerprints
Must satisfy Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. required; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable
Strategy consulting experience with at least 5 years at a leading management consulting firm or in-house strategy team
Financial Services experience, specifically consumer financing, loans, or credit cards, preferred but not required
MBA preferred
Excellent influencing, leadership, project management, interpersonal, written and verbal communication, presentation, and emotional intelligence skills
Experience working with and presenting to senior executives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Plan target of 25% of salary
Annual Equity target of 25% of salary
Flexibility to work from home near one of the company’s Hubs or come into an office
In-person engagement activities at a Hub, including business or team meetings, training and culture events
Relocation assistance
Inclusive culture and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities