Vice President of Corporate Strategy, Cross River

• 6+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or related fields, including at least 1 year in a managerial or leadership role
• Experience in Financial Services, ideally in Retail Banking, Payments or Fintech
• Proven ability to scope complex problems and develop actionable recommendations
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear insights for various stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the capacity to adapt, innovate, and drive organizational change
• Experience with using and implementing AI/GenAI tools preferred but not required
• Proficiency in advanced analytics and PowerPoint, with a track record of turning data into meaningful narratives

• We are seeking a Vice President (VP), Corporate Strategy to lead high-impact, cross-functional projects that are critical to the development and execution of Cross River’s corporate strategy.
• Reporting to the Senior Vice President (SVP), Head of Corporate Strategy, the role will spearhead key initiatives, including growth strategies, new product launches, and transformation programs
• Develop Internal Thought Leadership
• Maintain a deep understanding of target markets, including emerging client trends, competitive offerings, and the regulatory landscape
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing data-driven insights and actionable recommendations
• Develop and Track Cross River's Strategic Plans
• Contribute to the annual strategic planning process by defining objectives, initiatives, and performance targets
• Monitor progress against the strategic plan and prepare regular updates for the Board of Directors and executive leadership
• Lead and Execute Cross-Functional Initiatives
• Independently scope, plan, and oversee strategic initiatives (for example, collaborating with internal teams to define go-to-market strategies for specific business units, executing new product launches, and evaluating pricing models)
• Ensure cross-departmental communication and alignment, proactively mitigating risks and resolving roadblocks to drive successful outcomes

• Retirement planning
• Employee development fund
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Volunteer opportunities
• Charitable donation matching
• Monthly happy hours
• Free haircuts in our salon located at HQ
• Complimentary dry cleaning at HQ
• Valet parking at HQ
• Shuttle service to/from NYC
• Gym located at HQ
• River Cafe at HQ

Total funding: $848m

Cross River is a fintech and banking company that builds scalable embedded payments, cards, lending, and crypto solutions for businesses and individuals. Now a unicorn company with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, Cross River was founded in 2008 as a way to combine the innovations of financial technology with the existing world of banking.