VC Strategist

VC Stack; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Huntington seeks a Venture Strategist to identify growth opportunities within the Innovation Team. You will analyze trends, assess market dynamics, and frame new ventures aligned with Huntington’s strategic priorities.

The role involves collaborating with researchers and partners to translate insights into actionable growth initiatives and compelling business cases for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance field required.
• MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills essential.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth opportunities and market trends to frame new ventures.
• Conduct market assessments, competitive analyses, and financial modeling.
• Prepare presentations for senior leadership with research-backed recommendations.
• Collaborate with customer researchers and cross-functional partners to drive growth initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Quantitative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or finance

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

We are looking for creative problem solvers who have strong entrepreneurial instincts to help us identify new sources of growth for Huntington.

The Venture Strategist will be a key member of the Huntington Innovation Team, responsible for identifying and framing growth opportunities. A successful colleague will collaborate closely with customer researchers and cross-functional partners to uncover emerging trends, assess market dynamics, and recommend new ventures that align with Huntington’s strategic priorities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate external information and intelligence including but not limited to: Innovation trends, technology companies, strategic partners, fintech and new business models.
• Identify key market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging consumer preferences.
• Conduct market assessments, evaluate competitive positioning, market share, and growth opportunities to sharpen assumptions, inform value propositions, and translate early insights into new venture concepts
• Support the development of business cases (w/ e.g. financial models, market size etc.) and assess feasibility, viability, desirability and strategic fit of new initiatives.
• Prepare presentations for senior leadership on the research and recommendations
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of business experience in the Financial Services and/or corporate strategy, product management or management consulting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance field

Preferred Qualifications

• A curious problem solver who has the ability to bring big ideas to life. You’re creative and scrappy but can navigate a large organization with ease.
• MBA preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into actionable insights.
• Solid business acumen ensuring market insights are relevant and practical
• Proven track record communicating to senior leadership including motivating and influencing peers
• Ability to toggle between strategic thinking and detail orientation
• You daydream new startup ideas in your spare time
• Prior experience in market segmentation including sizing, pricing, competitive landscape, channel analysis and VOC (voice of customer)
• Readiness to roll-up-your sleeves
• Experience applying a quantitative methodology to drive a selection process (Funneling through the noise)
• Prior experience in market segmentation including sizing, pricing, competitive landscape, channel analysis and VOC (voice of customer)
• Strong analytical and problems solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; advanced skills in excel and PowerPoint

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range

$93000-$189000 annual Salary

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Note to Agency Recruiters

Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.