SVP, Strategy – Digital

Synchrony

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-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 driving strategic growth initiatives and managing cross-functional relationships within the financial services sector. Proven ability to translate high-level strategies into actionable plans while leveraging strong quantitative skills for data-driven decision-making.

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Strategic PlanningRelationship ManagementTeam LeadershipQuantitative AnalysisManagement Consulting

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Hard Skills

Business Growth StrategyData-Driven RecommendationsFinancial Services ExperienceConsumer FinanceNew Product DevelopmentM&A StrategyDigital StrategyProject ManagementManagement Consulting ExperienceMBA

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPaymentsConsumer FinanceLoansCredit CardsStrategic ProjectsDigital TrendsAcquisition StrategyCross-Functional PartnershipsExecutive Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Synchrony Executive Leadership Team, Digital CEO, business leaders, and senior stakeholders to identify and assess growth and new business opportunities
Drive the vision of the competitive landscape and digital trends, recommending strategies across integrated partners, digital partners, and multiple products
Ensure annual Digital strategic plans align with the broader 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 strategy
Lead and deliver key strategic projects
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Report to the SVP of Platform Strategy and Networks
Contribute to the broader annual strategic planning process 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 ability to create data-driven recommendations
Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% 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 not available
MBA preferred
Strategy consulting experience, including at least 5 years at a leading management consulting firm or in-house strategy team preferred
Financial services experience, specifically consumer financing, loans, or credit cards, preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Plan target of 25% of salary
Annual Equity target of 25% of salary
Flexible work options to work from home near a Hub or come into an office
In-person engagement activities including business or team meetings, training and culture events
Relocation assistance
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities