VP, Enterprise Strategy & M&A

Job Description:

Roles Summary/Purpose:

Synchrony is hiring a VP, Enterprise Strategy and M&A to support both Strategy leadership and M&A executives in tackling some of the biggest questions facing the firm and the industry. Today, Synchrony is a premier financial technology company focusing on providing end-to-end credit solutions to our business partners and the end consumer.  It is the largest underwriter of Private Label Credit Cards in the United States in addition to providing point of sale finance to retailers and health care providers.

This role will ultimately report into the SVP of Enterprise Strategy and M&A, and split their time across both areas.  The role will focus on addressing enterprise level strategic questions and growth initiatives, managing the broader annual strategic planning process, and evaluating and executing M&A opportunities.  Management will work collaboratively with the individual to help prioritize these efforts on an on-going basis.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you will be required to commute or travel for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events. 

*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Strategy leadership and business executives to tackle some of the most ambiguous and challenging questions facing our industry and approach solving these problems through a data-driven, analytical approach

• Assist in managing the annual strategic planning process that will create the long-term strategy for the business

• Support M&A leadership in identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities – e.g., identify targets that fit with strategy, develop investment theses, and support team in conducting diligence, financial modeling, negotiation and documentation

• Work cross-functionally to ensure effective transition from strategy to execution and to evaluate and execute on M&A opportunities

• Prepare detailed analyses and presentations for the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors

• Present to and communicate with senior leadership across a matrixed organization

• Work with Platform Strategy and Leadership, Ventures, Network Partners, and other stakeholders to develop & execute an aligned strategy

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in investment banking and / or consulting, including demonstrated experience working with a senior team (transaction experience is preferred – in banking or consulting); or in lieu of a Bachelor Degree, 7+ years of experience in investment banking and / or consulting, including demonstrated experience working with a senior team (transaction experience is preferred – in banking or consulting)

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in investment banking and / or consulting, including demonstrated experience working with a senior team (transaction experience is preferred – in banking or consulting)

• Minimum of 3 years project management experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Proficient in the use of MS Office product suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint

• Strength in developing data-driven perspectives and presenting insights to business leaders

• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor Degree

• MBA preferred

• Experience at a top-tier Investment Bank and/or Experience at top-tier strategy Consulting Firm

• Experience in Financial Services, specifically credit cards, is preferred but not required

• Strong quantitative skills with experience creating data-driven recommendations and working on investment analyses

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with exceptional presentation skills and high emotional intelligence

• Team player with experience and successful track record working in matrix environment with cross functional teams

• Experience “managing up” t