Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KeyBank is a leading financial institution, and they are seeking a Strategic Planning & Growth Enablement Leader for their Commercial Bank. This role involves partnering with leadership to define and execute strategic business initiatives, driving clarity and alignment across priorities to support business growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including engagement with third-party partners
- Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and achieve business outcomes
- Own, grow, and optimize partnerships across fintechs, venture capital firms, and strategic industry groups
- Lead national and market-level Commercial Bank strategic planning in partnership with Strategy and Performance Management teams
- Serve as the central point of coordination for Commercial Bank Healthcare strategy, partnering across sales, product, operations, and cross-line-of-business teams
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and ensure effective execution across stakeholders
- Establish governance, operating rhythms, and performance tracking mechanisms to support execution
- Define success metrics and key performance indicators; monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed
- Influence senior leadership, including the Commercial Bank Leadership Team (CBLT), to align priorities and accelerate decision-making
- Identify and remove barriers to execution to ensure consistent delivery of strategic objectives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Strategy, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategy planning, management consulting, program management, corporate development or relevant industry roles
- 5 years in commercial banking or related industry experience
- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives
- Experience within financial services, fintech, venture capital, or partnership-driven environments
- Proven ability to work with and influence senior executives and leadership teams
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate complex business challenges into clear, actionable strategies
- Initiative Leadership: Proven ability to lead multiple, high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to drive alignment across diverse teams (sales, product, operations, strategy)
- Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to influence and align senior leaders while building strong relationships across internal teams and external partners
- Business Acumen: Deep understanding of commercial banking, market dynamics, and growth drivers
- Data-Driven Performance Management: Leverages analytical thinking to guide decision-making, define KPIs, track progress, and drive accountability for results
- Program Management: Expertise in structuring work, managing dependencies, and driving execution
- Change Leadership: Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive organizational alignment during change
- Partnership Development: Experience building and managing fintech, VC, and strategic partnerships
- Communication: Clear, concise, and effective communication with executive-level presentation skills
- Operational Excellence: Ability to establish governance, processes, and operating rhythms
- Adaptability: Comfortable navigating evolving priorities and ambiguous business conditions
- MBA or other advanced degree
- Experience managing external partners, vendors, or consulting resources
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, PMP, or similar)
Benefits
- Eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives
- Flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment
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