Business Director - Digital Strategy

Company: Capital One
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

We are looking for an exceptional and innovative individual to join Capital Ones elite Digital Strategy team that is defining and leading the company---s transformation into a great information and software company. As a Director for this ultra-high impact team, you will focus on overall strategy definition, identification and evaluation of new areas for investment, and supporting strategy execution across our enterprise team and lines of business. Areas of emphasis include digital payments and commerce, digital identity, technology platforms, as well as emerging technologies such as machine learning / AI and blockchain. This team thinks strategically about entire industries to identify new sources of value for the company and builds the organizational momentum needed to seize breakout growth trajectories. This position will afford the right candidate extraordinary opportunities to spearhead Capital One---s transformation, creating and monetizing new opportunities at the intersection of technology and financial services. This is a demanding and rewarding strategy role, where you get to work with some of the most forward-leaning and innovative leaders in the industry to define our company---s future direction. You need to be a great conceptual thinker and a student of the financial and tech world, constantly seeking to understand ongoing developments and their implications, excel in isolating signal from noise and communicating complex concepts in compelling and actionable ways to senior audiences, and not be afraid to roll your sleeves to understand critical details when needed. You will have the liberty to define your own path to solutions, focused on results, not process. You will need to be highly proactive and self-driven, yet also be willing to take direction and respond to urgent requests when needed. Your strategic insights will drive tangible change and help lead Capital One through one of the most ambitious transformations in corporate America. Responsibilities: Drive and support a range of strategic initiatives, partnering with both business and technology stakeholders. Identify and evaluate new business models and opportunities from emerging technologies. Given the extent of our goals, this may include evaluating potential partnerships, alliances, and acquisitions to advance our strategic agenda. Package strategic and analytical insights into clear, concise and ---executive-ready--- presentations. Communicate findings to senior management and to the broader organization, influencing upwards and laterally to drive organizational change and alignment. Ensure that our recommendations are driven through to implementation, by providing thought leadership and, when necessary, stepping in to lead execution. Develop and implement analytical frameworks to monitor and optimize the concrete impact our initiatives are having on key business results. Ideal candidates will possess: Experience at a leading management consulting firm and/or within a top tier corporate strategy / venture capital group. Experience with strategy and innovation in technology, telecom, media, and/or financial services; start-up experience a plus. Best-in-class analytical capabilities: top-notch quantitative, problem-solving, and conceptual skills. Solid people leadership skills: Ability to build and leverage the capabilities of a high-performing team, as well as business partners across the enterprise. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing. High motivation and self-direction, taking personal ownership for results and professional development. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you feel as excited about this opportunity as we do, please do get in touch. We---re here to change banking for good, and want the best and most passionate strategists to join lead the revolution Basic Qualifications: Bachelor---s Degree At least 7 years of experience in analysis Preferred Qualifications: Master---s Degree 2 years of experience in financial services 2 year of experience in consulting 2 years of experience in people management

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