Director, Corporate Strategy

Chime Financial, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office work policy

Bonus & equity

Comprehensive benefits

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Chime is hiring a Director, Strategy and Growth Initiatives to shape the long-term vision and drive durable growth across Product, Marketing, Analytics, and other functions. You will identify high-impact initiatives, analyze market trends, and translate strategy into actionable plans with senior leadership alignment.

With 10+ years in strategy or related roles, an MBA or equivalent, and strong analytical skills, you will influence senior stakeholders and guide cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategy/management consulting, corporate strategy, or operating roles in financial services or fintech.
• MBA or equivalent experience required.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead high-impact strategic initiatives for long-term growth.
• Analyze market, competitor, and consumer trends to inform strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape long-term vision and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Translate strategy into actionable plans and drive execution across teams.
• Develop deep analytical insights to support decision-making and prioritization.
• Influence decisions and drive accountability across Product, Marketing, Analytics, and other functions.
• Lead complex problem-solving efforts to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder influence

Financial modeling

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

About the role

We are hiring for a Director, Strategy and Growth Initiatives to help define and drive the long-term strategy and growth of the company. As our Director, you’ll identify where the business should go next, shape the long-term vision with senior leadership, and turn that into actionable initiatives that drive durable growth. You’ll work across Product, Marketing, Analytics, and other functions to solve the company’s most important and ambiguous problems, and ensure those strategies translate into real outcomes.

In this role, you can expect to

• Identify and lead high-impact strategic initiatives that drive long-term growth and business durability
• Analyze market, competitor, and consumer trends to inform company strategy and priorities
• Partner closely with senior leaders to shape long-term vision and drive alignment across the organization
• Translate strategy into actionable plans and ensure initiatives are executed across cross-functional teams
• Develop deep analytical insights and research to support decision-making and prioritization
• Influence decisions and drive accountability across Product, Marketing, Analytics, and other functions
• Lead complex problem-solving efforts and guide project teams to deliver measurable business outcomes

To thrive in this role, you have

• 10+ years of experience in strategy/management consulting, corporate strategy, or operating roles within financial services or fintech
• An MBA or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizationsx
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial modeling and data-driven decision making
• Experience leading and managing project teams and driving initiatives end-to-end
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate insights into clear recommendations
• Deep experience in fintech/financial services and/or hands-on experience with data analysis, market research, or product analytics (preferred)

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Below is the base salary offered for this role and level of experience. Full-time employees may also be eligible for bonus(es), competitive equity, and benefits. For commissioned roles, the base salary listed in this job description does not include incentive/variable pay. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

Wage Notice$206,000—$285,000 USD

A little about us

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.

We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members.

We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.

We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.

Because if we don't—who will?

*Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

What we offer for our full-time, regular employees

• Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location.
• Benefits that support your work and life, including backup child, elder, and pet care and subsidized commuter benefits for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive health, financial, and wellbeing benefits designed to support you at every stage of life.
• Generous vacation policy and company-wide paid days off
• 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
• Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
• Up to 22 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
• Access to family planning reimbursement
• A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress

We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, NYC Fair Chance Act, and the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact:[e-mail].

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