Executive Director, Auto Retail & Consumer Finance

Job Description

As an Executive Director in Auto Finance, you will play a critical leadership role supporting the Retail & Consumer strategic business unit. You will lead financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic decision support activities while partnering closely with senior business leaders to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions through financial insight, executive reporting, and forward-looking analysis while leading a high-performing finance team.

 

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget, forecast, outlook, stress testing and strategic planning processes for the Retail & Consumer business.
• Partner with senior business leaders to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and influence strategic decisions.
• Direct monthly and quarterly financial reviews, providing actionable insights and recommendations to executive management.
• Develop and enhance executive reporting, forecasting models, management dashboards, and decision-support analytics.
• Analyze key business drivers, customer trends, profitability metrics, and portfolio performance to inform business strategy.
• Lead headcount planning, expense management, and investment prioritization activities.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and communicate implications to business and finance leadership.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting enhancements to improve efficiency, scalability, and controls.
• Partner across Finance, Risk, Product, Operations, Treasury, and Corporate functions to support enterprise initiatives and business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, governance standards, and financial controls.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in financial planning and analysis, business management, corporate finance, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience influencing senior executives and supporting strategic business decisions.
• Experience leading teams and developing talent within a dynamic business environment.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into executive-level insights.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead through ambiguity, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in financial reporting, data analysis, and presentation development.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting consumer lending, auto finance, banking, or financial services businesses.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced business or financial designation.
• Experience leading large-scale forecasting, transformation, or performance management initiatives.
• Demonstrated success implementing automation, reporting enhancements, or data-driven process improvements.
• Experience presenting to executive committees and senior leadership forums.
• Strong understanding of profitability analysis, business case development, and strategic investment evaluation.

About Us

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.