SVP Commercial Data, Insights & Strategy

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Role Summary The SVP Data, Insights & Analytics is responsible for ensuring strategy is grounded in rigorous, objective data and translated into clear, actionable decisions. This leader serves as a strategic partner to Commercial executive leadership, owning the end-to-end process of turning market, customer, and portfolio intelligence into prioritized actions, resource allocation decisions, and measurable outcomes.This role is not a traditional reporting or request-driven analytics function. Instead, it operates as a decision engine, proactively framing choices, delivering clear recommendations, and enabling leadership to make faster, more confident strategic and operational decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Decision Support & Recommendation OwnershipFrame critical business questions as structured decision problems (options, trade-offs, risks, and upside)Lead development of clear, actionable recommendations across key topics such as:Market selection and expansionCustomer segmentation and targetingCoverage and staffing modelsCapital and resource allocationServe as a thought partner to Commercial executive leadership on both strategy formulation and executionDrive decision clarity and alignment across leadership teamsMarket, Customer Segment & Competitive IntelligenceLead market sizing, segmentation, and prioritization using internal and third-party data sourcesIdentify where the bank can competitively win, and where it should not competeDeliver actionable insights on customer needs, behaviors, and profitability driversTranslate market intelligence into clear go-to-market implications, including:Coverage model designIndustry/vertical focusInvestment prioritiesPortfolio & Growth Driver AnalyticsAnalyze portfolio performance to identify true drivers of growth, profitability, and client primacyDevelop scenario-based analyses outlining requirements to achieve strategic outcomes (e.g., staffing changes, pricing adjustments, product expansion)Support strategic planning, budgeting, and capital allocation with rigorous, data-backed trade-off analysisIdentify and quantify opportunities for profitable growth and optimizationStrategy Execution & Performance EnablementTranslate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes, KPIs, and scorecardsEstablish a consistent leadership cadence linking:StrategyDecision-makingPerformance trackingEnsure metrics reflect strategic intent, avoiding disconnected or purely operational reportingMonitor performance against strategic goals and recommend course correctionsGovernance, Standards & Operating ModelDefine and govern core Commercial strategy metrics, assumptions, and definitionsEstablish a scalable operating model that prioritizes decision-oriented work over ad hoc reportingSet clear intake guardrails and prioritization frameworksPartner cross-functionally (Finance, Marketing, Credit, Treasury, Operations) to drive alignment, data integrity, and adoptionBuild organizational capability around data-driven decision-makingLeadership & Team ResponsibilitiesBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing team spanning strategy, analytics, and insightsFoster a culture of intellectual rigor, accountability, and proactive problem solvingElevate the role of data and insights as a core strategic asset across Commercial BankingInfluence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex, matrixed environmentsQualifications12+ years of experience in strategy, analytics, consulting, or financial services, with significant leadership experienceProven track record of translating data and analysis into business decisions and measurable outcomesDeep expertise in Commercial Banking, including portfolio dynamics, client segmentation, and growth strategy (preferred)Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignmentExceptional problem structuring, critical thinking, and communication skillsExperience leading cross-functional initiatives and operating in complex organizational environmentsEqual Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.SummaryLocation: Little Rock, AR; Dallas, TXType: Full time