Citizens is seeking a Strategy Associate to support the Unsecured Lending business within the Unsecured Lending Business Performance & Strategic Planning team.

This role partners directly with the Head of Strategic Planning & Business Performance and the Unsecured Lending leadership team to drive business prioritization, strategic planning, and performance management. The Strategy Associate will play a hands‑on role in shaping near‑term decisions and longer‑term strategy by providing structured analysis, executive‑ready insights, and clear strategic recommendations.

This is a high‑visibility role with regular interaction with senior leaders and broad exposure across Consumer, Risk, Finance, Analytics, Technology, and Enterprise Strategy teams. This position is well‑suited for high-performing individuals looking to deepen their strategic skillset, build subject matter expertise in a lending product line, directly contribute to the transformation of a strategic business, while expanding executive exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Performance

• Support quarterly and annual prioritization and strategic planning routines for the Unsecured Lending business
• Assist in the development and maintenance of multi‑year strategic roadmaps aligned to business objectives and investment priorities
• Deliver and maintain a comprehensive view of business performance, translating financial and operational results into insights and actions

Business & Portfolio Strategy

• Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive dynamics to identify growth opportunities and optimize portfolio performance
• Partner with Unsecured Lending leadership to diagnose issues, evaluate options, and develop strategies that drive profitable growth
• Conduct focused analyses across products, channels, customer segments, and pricing to inform decision‑making

Executive Communication

• Own the development and facilitation of executive‑level presentations, including monthly strategy and performance updates
• Synthesize complex analysis into clear, concise materials for senior management and, as needed, the Board

Strategic Initiatives

• Lead or support cross‑functional strategic initiatives spanning multiple functions or business units
• Drive structured problem‑solving on high‑priority, ambiguous topics
• Support ad‑hoc strategic projects as assigned

Enterprise Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Credit Risk, Enterprise Strategy, and Finance partners as needed
• Contribute to business line strategy efforts with a focus on driving outcomes through ideation, effective challenge, and data-driven insights

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, analytics, fintech, or product roles
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills with the ability to independently build executive‑ready materials
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured thinking and quantitative analysis to complex business problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging senior leaders
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment
• Self‑starter with intellectual curiosity, strong judgment, and a bias toward action
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence across functions

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule - Monday-Friday - 4 days in office

Equal Employment Opportunity

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