[Remote] Strategic Planning & Growth Enablement Leader Commercial Bank

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KeyBank is a national association seeking a Strategic Planning & Growth Enablement Leader for their Commercial Bank Strategy & Ventures Team. This role involves collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to define and execute strategic initiatives aimed at driving business growth and optimizing partnerships within the commercial banking sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including engagement with third-party partners
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and achieve business outcomes
• Own, grow, and optimize partnerships across fintechs, venture capital firms, and strategic industry groups
• Lead national and market-level Commercial Bank strategic planning in partnership with Strategy and Performance Management teams
• Serve as the central point of coordination for Commercial Bank Healthcare strategy, partnering across sales, product, operations, and cross-line-of-business teams
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and ensure effective execution across stakeholders
• Establish governance, operating rhythms, and performance tracking mechanisms to support execution
• Define success metrics and key performance indicators; monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed
• Influence senior leadership, including the Commercial Bank Leadership Team (CBLT), to align priorities and accelerate decision-making
• Identify and remove barriers to execution to ensure consistent delivery of strategic objectives

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Strategy, or a related field required
• 8+ years of experience in strategy planning, management consulting, program management, corporate development or relevant industry roles
• 5 years in commercial banking or related industry experience
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives
• Experience within financial services, fintech, venture capital, or partnership-driven environments
• Proven ability to work with and influence senior executives and leadership teams
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate complex business challenges into clear, actionable strategies
• Initiative Leadership: Proven ability to lead multiple, high-priority initiatives simultaneously
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to drive alignment across diverse teams (sales, product, operations, strategy)
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to influence and align senior leaders while building strong relationships across internal teams and external partners
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of commercial banking, market dynamics, and growth drivers
• Data-Driven Performance Management: Leverages analytical thinking to guide decision-making, define KPIs, track progress, and drive accountability for results
• Program Management: Expertise in structuring work, managing dependencies, and driving execution
• Change Leadership: Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive organizational alignment during change
• Partnership Development: Experience building and managing fintech, VC, and strategic partnerships
• Communication: Clear, concise, and effective communication with executive-level presentation skills
• Operational Excellence: Ability to establish governance, processes, and operating rhythms
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating evolving priorities and ambiguous business conditions
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Experience managing external partners, vendors, or consulting resources preferred
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, PMP, or similar) are a plus

Benefits

• Eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives
• Please click [here](https://www.key.com/about/careers/working-with-us/benefits.html) for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
• Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Company Overview