Candidates with advanced knowledge of education lending and strategic planning skills will find this role in product development and marketing alignment. Based in Vienna, VA, this position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and requires a deep understanding of financial regulations.
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Original posting from Navy Federal
Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
To assist business unit management in shaping product direction and marketing strategy for Navy Federal's Education Lending portfolio including private in-school loans and student loan refinance products.
Monitor and anticipate industry shifts and make recommendations to ensure business unit's products and services remain well positioned among their competitive sets. Evaluate the portfolio to identify opportunities to improve Navy Federal programs, products, and services. Apply broad functional knowledge and seasoned expertise to improve the performance of product campaigns and initiatives including working with internal and external stakeholders to plan, deploy, and measure the effectiveness of marketing. Maintain an understanding and advanced knowledge of the functions, processes, and systems of other cognizant business units. Provide training to department staff and business partners. Serve as business lead on complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives and competing priorities. Lead tasks of considerable impact requiring advanced analysis.
Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to influence key decisions by senior department leadership regarding product offerings, pricing, customer experience, and marketing positioning based on competitive analysis and market trends Collaborate with Product Marketing to compile/integrate and summarize data and key performance indicators used to create email and other marketing campaign strategies to improve business resultsServe as subject matter expert regarding product functions and how they relate to other products and servicesUtilize performance measurements and indicators to identify areas for improvement; develop process improvement plans for each performance indicator or area identifiedIdentify and communicate changing trends as identified through analysisEnsure effective initiative management from inception through implementationBuild financial forecasts, cost analyses, and Front Office reports to support and facilitate business decisionsServe as resource for the resolution of complex and/or unique problemsCollaborate with key partners in development and delivery of solutionsParticipates in complex interdepartmental initiatives of significant business risk & impactLeads project teams; assures quality, consistent performance; meets schedules and/or resolves highly technical and complex problemsServe on teams and task groups for projects/initiatives within the business unit &/or across the organizationPerform other duties as assigned
Advanced knowledge of products, services, processes, requirements, and systems related to the business unitAdvanced knowledge of banking/financial industry trends, products and servicesEffective skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadershipKnowledge of state and Federal laws; industry regulations, principles, and practices; and company policies that govern the business unit's products/servicesAbility to synthesize results of analyses, develop and make recommendations and presents results to solve unique and complex problemsSignificant experience in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships across various functionsSignificant experience in leading large projects/initiatives which have business risk and impactSkill using innovative thinking to solve problems and facilitate the decision-making processAdvanced verbal and written communication skillsEffective skill interacting with staff, management, vendors and members diplomatically and tactfullyEffective skill in the use of PCs and related software packagesBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field or combination of training, education and experienceDesired Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectivesSignificant experience in working with leadership and management in diverse and complex operational environmentsMaster's degree in Business, Finance, or related field or combination of training, education and experience
Additional Information
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location:
820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
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