Director, Corporate Strategy

WEX•Portland, ME

4d•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a candidate who wants to be a part of shaping the future of a dynamic growth company. If you are passionate about translating complex market dynamics into actionable strategies, this is a great opportunity to make a sustained impact. In this crucial role, you will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Strategy to help drive our short-, medium- and long-term strategy. You will work with a team of talented strategists to craft a compelling vision for our future, identify new market opportunities, and work on strategic projects across WEX. This individual will serve in a flexible capacity to own and drive a portfolio of strategic projects, including business strategy, market research and analysis, priority setting, and execution planning. This individual will play a critical role in defining WEX’s strategic direction and partnering to resolve some of our most critical strategic questions. This position sits within the Chief Strategy Officer organization and will be expected to partner closely across our commercial, product, technology, finance, and operational teams. This is an individual contributor role and reports to the Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy and Planning. Travel is expected ~20-30% annually, primarily to Portland, ME.

Requirements

An experienced leader with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful corporate, BUsiness, and/or functional strategies
10+ years of relevant professional experience, 6+ years of which is in Strategy Consulting, corporate strategy, or similar role
An analytical problem-solver with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
A first-principles thinker with a deep consultant’s toolkit who thrives in solving complex strategic problems
A collaborative and team-oriented player with a customer-centric approach who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Adept at using the latest AI tools and techniques to drive better efficiency and strategic insights
Possess deep financial acumen, including proficiency in building financial models [e.g. Sheets, Excel] and navigating large data sets
Expertise in conveying complex information and recommendations via concise, clear presentations
Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multitask; comfortable with ambiguous, fast-changing situations
Strong and confident communicator, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels, including C-Suite executives
Hold an MBA or equivalent advanced degree in business, economics, or a technical field

Nice To Haves

6+ years Post-MBA experience at a top Strategy firm (e.g. McKinsey, Bain, or BCG)
Experience in B2B Payments, including the economics, technologies, competitive environment, and commercial opportunities
Prior professional experience in the mobility, Health & Benefits, Travel, or Embedded payments fields
Expertise in financial modeling and scenario planning
A strong understanding of M&A and other corporate development activities

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex business and corporate strategy projects in close collaboration with a highly matrixed set of stakeholders
Partner across Commercial, Product, Tech, and Functional teams to craft and get alignment around WEX Business, Segment or Function strategies
Bring an analytical and data-led approach to framing, evaluating, and answering complex strategic questions while ensuring focus on the most critical impacts
Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies and assess their relevance and potential impact to WEX
Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure broad stakeholder alignment and buy-in to strategic outputs and the overall strategy
Develop, manage, and maintain strong relationships with key partner organizations, businesses, and WEX Executives