Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KeyBank is a national association seeking a Strategic Planning & Growth Enablement Leader for their Commercial Bank Strategy & Ventures Team. This role involves collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to define and execute strategic initiatives aimed at driving business growth and optimizing partnerships within the commercial banking sector.
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 required
- 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 preferred
- Experience managing external partners, vendors, or consulting resources preferred
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, PMP, or similar) are a plus
Benefits
- Eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives
- Please click [here](https://www.key.com/about/careers/working-with-us/benefits.html) for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
- Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Company Overview
At KeyBank we’ve made a promise to our clients that they will always have a champion in us. It was founded in 1849, and is headquartered in Cleveland , Ohio, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.key.com.