Senior Director, Strategy and Growth Initiatives

Chime Chime · Fintech · San Francisco, CA · Strategy and Growth Initiatives

This role is for a Senior Director of Strategy and Growth Initiatives at Chime, a fintech company. The primary focus is on defining and driving the company's long-term strategy, identifying growth opportunities, and translating vision into actionable initiatives. The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder influence skills, with experience in strategy, consulting, or operating roles within financial services or fintech. While the company is in fintech, the role itself is not directly AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Identify and lead high-impact strategic initiatives that drive long-term growth and business durability
  2. Analyze market, competitor, and consumer trends to inform company strategy and priorities
  3. Partner closely with senior leaders to shape long-term vision and drive alignment across the organization
  4. Translate strategy into actionable plans and ensure initiatives are executed across cross-functional teams
  5. Develop deep analytical insights and research to support decision-making and prioritization

Skills

Required

  • 10+ years of experience in strategy/management consulting, corporate strategy, or operating roles within financial services or fintech
  • MBA or equivalent experience
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial modeling and data-driven decision making
  • Experience leading and managing project teams and driving initiatives end-to-end
  • Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

  • hands-on experience with data analysis, market research, or product analytics

What the JD emphasized

  • 10+ years of experience in strategy/management consulting, corporate strategy, or operating roles within financial services or fintech
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial modeling and data-driven decision making