Senior Director, Corporate Strategy

It Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.  This is more than a strategic shift.  It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!

The Difference You Make:
The Sr. Director, Corporate Strategy will be responsible for consolidating and coordinating the new business and portfolio management decision making process for Auto Lending, supporting the robust and insightful discussion around new initiatives, strategic changes to existing initiatives, and portfolio monitoring. The individual will be working on process design and execution, coordination of information between functions and the application of analytical rigor to support decision making and prioritization.

• Building strong partnerships with the cross-functional program teams in order to enable effective implementation.

• Improving internal and external reporting for strategic relationships

• Providing analyses to drive the discussion on new and ongoing businesses.

• Ensure effective communication within teams, across functions, through sub-teams, and to key stakeholders throughout the organization, including senior management.

• Develop & maintain high performing teams.

What You Bring:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Finance, Accounting, Statistics or equivalent degree. - Required.

• Master's Degree: Finance, Accounting, Statistics or equivalent degree. - Preferred.

Qualifications:

• 10+ Years Process design and process leadership - Required.

• 7+ Years Experience dealing with internal and external customers at a senior level - Required.

• Self-motivated, self-confident individual who is comfortable operating with minimal direction and who thrives in a dynamic environment as a leader influencing change.

• Structured, with strong planning and process leadership skills and with a systematic, logical approach to work.

• Demonstrated ability to build credibility among senior management and peers to gain commitment and support for major initiatives while placing company’s interests first.

• Ability to be involved at various levels and willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves” to do whatever it takes to drive results; not hindered by protocol or process.

• Mission-driven individual with strong levels of perseverance; works toward both individual and team goals.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.

• Ability to recognize key priorities and think ahead.

• Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial investment concepts.

• Advanced in Microsoft office products - Word, Excel and Outlook.

It Would Be Nice For You To Have:

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

What Else You Need To Know:

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

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Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions:

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next:

Review the internal eligibility guidelines here. If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.