VC Strategist

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. Bachelor’s degree in business or finance. Preferred Qualifications A curious problem solver who can bring big ideas to life; creative, scrappy, yet capable of navigating a large organization. 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. Daydreams of new startup ideas in 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). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Workplace and Compensation Workplace Type: Office. Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We combine the best of both worlds: in‑office and work‑from‑home. Remote roles will also have opportunities to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team. Compensation Range: $93,000–$189,000 annual salary. The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation may vary and may be above or below the range based on location, experience, and performance. Colleagues in this position may also participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan and receive benefits such as health insurance, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave, paid holidays, and PTO. Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington’s Career Web Site for more details. #J-18808-Ljbffr VC Stack