Vice President, Corporate Strategy

Vice President, Corporate Strategy – Denver, Colorado

Are you ready to unleash your potential in a global business that is committed to moving money for better? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as Vice President, Corporate Strategy.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this critical role, you will develop and lead the strategic practice using macro intelligence combined with deep business acumen to outpace competitive threats and maximize competitive advantages to improve Western Union’s market capitalization.

Responsibilities

• High-level leader, advisor to the CEO, advisor to the Investment Council/Process Strategy Dimension, monitor for KPIs, milestones, deliverables, etc.

• Articulate key strategic priorities into a comprehensive strategic plan. Communicate and implement internally and externally so that all stakeholder decisions, particularly resource allocation, are aligned to the company-wide strategic plan.

• Facilitate an inclusive strategic planning process and work with departmental/unit leaders to translate strategies into actionable and measurable plans.

• Monitor strategic initiatives to ensure departmental/unit projects reflect organizational strategic priorities. Challenge and remove work/projects that are not definitively aligned to the strategy.

• Mobilize and manage teams charged with executing strategic imperatives. Partner with organizational leadership, special committees, and consultants to support execution of key initiatives to include both organic and inorganic growth, i.e., analyzes and recommends expansion opportunities including M&A.

• Develop and utilize business intelligence to assess trends and outlooks and make changes to create competitive advantage.

Role Requirements

• 10+ years strategy development and execution for large financial institutions or strategy consultation

• Proven ability to apply sound change management and whole-system thinking to create sustainable improvements

• Track record of developing creative solutions to complex problems utilizing external intelligence

• Able to take a strong leadership role in implementing policies and procedures to support organizational objectives and business success

• Able to have transparent and productive relationships with peers and collaborate successfully

• Ability to be a company-wide change-agent that influences strategic actions and mindset changes

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The base salary range is $225,000 - $275,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus long-term and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. Your United States – specific benefits include:

• Family First Program

• Flexible Time off

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Parental Leave

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

01-14-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.