Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?
Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.
While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.
You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities.
PAY RANGE
The Target Pay Range for this position is $141,800.00-$173,300.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $110,100.00 - $204,900.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you
401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
PTO Program + Exchange Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match
To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.
IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE
As a Senior Enterprise Strategy Manager, you'll help shape the future direction of BECU by bringing an external perspective to our biggest strategic decisions. You'll identify emerging trends, analyze competitors, benchmark industry leaders, and translate complex market intelligence into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
Your work won't stop at gathering information – you'll influence enterprise strategy by helping leaders understand what's happening across financial services, fintech, and the broader economic landscape. Whether evaluating disruptive technologies, identifying competitive opportunities, or preparing executive leadership for critical strategic discussions, you'll deliver insights that drive smarter decisions across the organization.
If you're energized by solving ambiguous business problems, influencing executive thinking through data and insight, and connecting external trends to meaningful business outcomes, this is an opportunity to make an enterprise-wide impact.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead Enterprise Competitive Intelligence: Drive enterprise-wide competitive intelligence, market research, and benchmarking across financial services, fintech, and adjacent industries to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and strategic implications that shape BECU's future.
Transform Research into Strategic Insights: Analyze complex market data, industry trends, and competitive intelligence, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations that support executive decision-making and enterprise strategy.
Build Scalable Research Frameworks: Design and continuously improve research methodologies, benchmarking processes, and analytical frameworks that deliver consistent, high-quality insights across the organization.
Provide Trusted Strategic Perspective: Serve as a subject matter expert on competitor activity, macroeconomic conditions, emerging technologies, and industry disruption, helping leaders understand the external landscape and anticipate future opportunities.
Influence Enterprise Decision-Making: Partner with executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to provide objective, data-driven perspectives that strengthen strategic planning, business prioritization, and organizational decision-making.
Develop Executive-Level Communications: Create compelling presentations, executive briefings, benchmarking reports, and strategic narratives that simplify complex information into meaningful business insights.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Establish repeatable processes that improve the rigor, efficiency, and effectiveness of external research, competitive analysis, and enterprise benchmarking activities.
Collaborate Across the Enterprise: Build trusted partnerships across business units to understand strategic questions, align research efforts with organizational priorities, and deliver insights that support enterprise initiatives.
Take on Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the team and business.
This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
The opportunity to influence enterprise strategy and executive decision-making across one of the nation's leading credit unions.
Visibility and partnership with senior leaders, contributing directly to strategic planning and organizational priorities.
The ability to shape how BECU approaches competitive intelligence, market research, and external benchmarking.
Exposure to emerging trends across financial services, fintech, technology, and the broader economic landscape.
A collaborative environment that values curiosity, strategic thinking, continuous learning, and innovation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or a related discipline required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, competitive intelligence, strategic planning, market research, or a related analytical function required.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, ambiguous analytical initiatives by defining research approaches, synthesizing complex information into strategic recommendations, and influencing executive stakeholders through expertise, sound judgment, and data-driven insights required.
Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and industry research platforms, with demonstrated ability to develop executive-ready presentations and communicate complex business concepts to senior leadership in a clear, compelling, and actionable manner required.
Desired Qualifications
Advanced degree preferred.
Experience in financial services or consulting with financial services clients strongly preferred.
Knowledge of financial institution trends, fintech innovation, digital transformation, macroeconomic analysis, and competitive intelligence best practices preferred.
While this position is open to candidates in BECU's approved remote states, candidates residing in Washington state are preferred due to the executive-facing nature of the role and opportunities for in-person collaboration at BECU headquarters.
JOIN THE JOURNEY
Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust operational landscape of BECU.
Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney
BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Minimum 7 years' experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, competitive intelligence, strategic planning, market research, or related analytical function
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, ambiguous analytical initiatives and influence executive stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and industry research platforms with ability to develop executive-ready presentations
- Residency in one of these states: WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC
- Washington-state candidates within reasonable driving distance to Tukwila requested to be on-site Tuesdays and Wednesdays (for in-person collaboration)
- Advanced degree
- Experience in financial services or consulting with financial services clients
- Knowledge of financial institution trends, fintech innovation, digital transformation, macroeconomic analysis, and competitive intelligence best practices
BECU Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BECU and has not been reviewed or approved by BECU.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) employer match alongside a defined‑benefit pension that typically vests after several years, providing an additional income source in retirement. This dual approach to retirement savings is highlighted as uncommon and valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes full medical, dental, and vision, HSA/FSA options, mental health support via Spring Health, and fertility benefits through Progyny. Life and disability insurance are included, with orthodontic coverage available for adults and children.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include 12 weeks of paid parental leave, with additional supports like adoption assistance and childcare benefits. These provisions complement flexible schedules and hybrid/remote options for family needs.
BECU Insights
What We Do
As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, we are guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” Putting people over profit guides our everyday business decisions. Unlike many financial institutions, we aren’t privately owned. As a cooperative, we are owned by our members. This drives us to do right by the member, and right by each other as coworkers. We display this in our working culture, in our day-to-day choices to ensure both members’ and employees’ needs are met. Imagine what this type of commitment could do for your work satisfaction.
Why Work With Us
We are a team-first culture that ensures every employee has the opportunity to learn and grow. We are diving headfirst into a technology transformation.
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