Jobs at Idealist Consulting

This executive leadership role oversees digital and mail contact strategies for a global consumer lending portfolio at Synchrony. The VP leads a team of analysts in developing data-driven communication plans for mobile, email, text, and letter channels while ensuring strict regulatory compliance and operational risk management. Key responsibilities include optimizing customer journeys, implementing next-generation technologies like AI and RCS, and driving automation to improve collections outcomes. The position appeals to candidates seeking to shape the future of financial communications within an inclusive culture that values diverse voices. The work arrangement offers hybrid flexibility with options to work from home near a hub or in an office, requiring occasional travel for business engagements.

The VP, Collections Digital & Mail Contact Strategy Leader role oversees the development of data-driven contact strategies for digital and letter channels within a global consumer lending team. Key responsibilities include managing a team of analysts, designing customer engagement journeys for mobile and email communications, and implementing next-generation technologies like AI and text-to-pay solutions. The position requires close collaboration with legal, compliance, and IT departments to ensure regulatory adherence while optimizing collections performance. This opportunity appeals to candidates seeking to lead innovation in financial services within an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from home near a hub, requiring occasional travel for business engagements.

The VP, Collections Digital & Mail Contact Strategy Leader role oversees the development of data-driven contact strategies for digital and letter channels within a global consumer finance team. Key responsibilities include managing a team of analysts, designing customer engagement journeys for mobile and email communications, and implementing next-generation technologies like AI and text-to-pay solutions. The position requires close collaboration with legal, compliance, and IT departments to ensure regulatory adherence while optimizing collections performance. This opportunity appeals to candidates seeking to lead innovation in financial services within an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives. The work arrangement offers flexibility with a hybrid model, allowing employees to work from home near a hub or in an office, with occasional travel required for business engagements.

This senior executive role serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager for Venmo, leading strategy and execution for the portfolio within the fintech division. The position involves developing annual strategic plans, driving overall financial performance and growth metrics, and managing cross-functional client teams to deliver key business objectives. Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering strong relationships with senior client stakeholders. The role appeals to candidates seeking high-level leadership opportunities in the digital wallet and credit card industry, offering a collaborative culture that values innovation and inclusivity. The work arrangement provides flexibility with the option to work remotely near a hub or from an office, requiring occasional travel for business engagements.

This full-time AVP Java Development Lead role within the Tech & Ops team focuses on designing and architecting secure, scalable financial platforms that support millions of cardholders. Key responsibilities include leading solution design using Java and Spring, implementing advanced data encryption and tokenization standards, and establishing continuous integration and delivery pipelines for cloud-native applications. The position appeals to candidates seeking to define their career path in a forward-thinking environment that values innovation, agile methodologies, and work-life balance. The role offers flexible work arrangements with options to work remotely near a hub or on-site, while providing opportunities to collaborate across global teams and drive the future of financial technology.

This senior leadership role within the Technology & Operations team focuses on designing and architecting scalable Java-based platforms that support billions of financial transactions. The position involves leading development teams to implement secure solutions using encryption and tokenization, while establishing continuous integration and delivery pipelines for cloud-native applications. Key responsibilities include collaborating with product and platform teams to drive rapid innovation, resolving complex technical issues, and guiding the adoption of modern agile practices. The role appeals to candidates seeking to define their career path in a forward-thinking financial technology environment that values continuous learning and professional growth. The work arrangement offers flexibility with options to work remotely near a hub or on-site, requiring occasional travel for business needs.

The AVP, Portfolio Credit Manager role supports credit risk management for Travel Cobrand portfolios within the Credit department. Key responsibilities include analyzing large data sets to identify and manage consumer credit risk across the cardholder lifecycle, preparing client-facing presentations to drive informed decisions, and collaborating cross-functionally to balance portfolio growth with safety and soundness. The position appeals to candidates seeking a leadership opportunity in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and professional growth. The work arrangement offers flexibility with the option to work from home near a hub or from an office, requiring occasional travel for business and in-person engagement activities.

The VP, HR - Customer Service role leads the US Hub HR team while partnering with global operations in India and the Philippines to support customer service initiatives. Key responsibilities include driving strategic workforce planning, overseeing talent management and succession planning, and acting as a change agent to align organizational culture with business goals. The position requires managing complex employee relations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering HR solutions for diverse executive and operational clients. This opportunity appeals to leaders seeking to shape culture within an inclusive environment that values individual contributions and offers flexible work arrangements. The role supports a hybrid model, allowing work from home near a hub or on-site for team engagement, fostering a collaborative atmosphere within a fast-paced financial services organization.

The VP, Reliability and Automation Engineering Manager leads the Reliability Engineering function within the Digital Servicing Engineering domain, focusing on maintaining application stability and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include defining reliability standards for monitoring and incident response, managing a team of engineers, and driving an automation-first strategy to reduce operational toil. The role requires deep technical expertise in modern architecture and strong leadership to foster a culture of continuous improvement and blameless learning. This position offers the appeal of shaping engineering strategy in a dynamic financial technology environment with a hybrid work model that allows flexibility between home and office hubs, alongside a commitment to an inclusive and collaborative company culture.

This senior leadership role serves as the VP and Product Owner for the Privileged Access Management program at Synchrony, focusing on the strategic evolution of the Delinea Secret Server suite. The position is responsible for defining the multi-year roadmap, managing privileged access analysts, and driving the adoption of Zero Trust principles and Just-in-Time access models across the enterprise. Key duties include overseeing credential lifecycle management, integrating PAM tools with ITSM and security platforms, and enforcing risk-based governance policies to reduce the privileged attack surface. The role appeals to candidates seeking to lead high-impact security initiatives within an inclusive culture that values diverse voices and professional growth. The work arrangement offers flexibility with the option to work from home near a designated hub or from an office, requiring periodic in-person attendance for team meetings and training.

The Vice President, Solution Architect role within Marketing Engineering focuses on designing and managing scalable, high-availability integrations across marketing and SaaS platforms. Key responsibilities include leading the development of microservices and AI-driven solutions, overseeing Martech application lifecycles, and driving CI/CD strategies using Agile methodologies. The position requires mentoring engineering teams, collaborating with business leaders to define architecture roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with security standards. This opportunity appeals to candidates seeking a hands-on leadership position in a culture that values continuous learning and innovation in Gen AI. The work arrangement offers flexibility to work remotely near a hub or from an office, with occasional travel required for meetings and training.

The VP of Data Architecture Governance is a strategic leadership role within Synchrony's Data & Analytics Engineering organization responsible for overseeing enterprise data platform architecture, risk, and controls. Key responsibilities include defining and maintaining data architecture standards, leading issue and risk management activities, and coordinating audits and regulatory compliance efforts such as SOX. The role involves chairing architecture design reviews, embedding controls into engineering workflows, and communicating risk exposure to senior leadership. This position appeals to candidates seeking to drive architectural excellence in a regulated financial environment while working with advanced cloud technologies. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from home near a hub or from an office, requiring occasional travel for business engagements.

The VP, Reliability and Automation Engineering Manager leads the Reliability Engineering function within the Digital Servicing Engineering domain, focusing on maintaining application stability and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include defining reliability standards for monitoring and incident response, managing a team of engineers, and driving an automation-first strategy to reduce operational toil. The role requires deep technical expertise in modern architecture and strong leadership to foster a culture of continuous improvement and blameless learning. This position offers the appeal of shaping engineering strategy in a dynamic financial technology environment with a hybrid work model that allows flexibility between home and office hubs. The role also involves travel as business needs require.

This Senior Data Engineer role serves as a technical leader within the Information Technology department, focusing on building on-premises data warehouses and driving migration to AWS Redshift. Key responsibilities include designing scalable data applications, managing stakeholder requirements, and leading teams through the full development lifecycle using SQL, Ab Initio, and cloud technologies. The position appeals to candidates seeking a fast-paced environment with opportunities to mentor others and work within a collaborative Agile framework. The role offers hybrid work flexibility with options to work from home near a hub or in an office, while also requiring occasional travel for business engagements.

This full-time AVP Java Development Lead role within the Tech & Ops team focuses on designing and architecting scalable financial platforms that support millions of cardholders. Key responsibilities include leading solution design with a focus on data security through encryption and tokenization, implementing continuous integration and delivery pipelines, and collaborating with product and platform teams to drive rapid innovation. The position appeals to candidates seeking to define their career path in a company that values agility, modern cloud-native practices, and work-life balance. The work arrangement offers flexibility to work from home near a hub or on-site, with occasional travel required for business needs.

This full-time academic role seeks a General Otolaryngologist to join the faculty at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. The physician will provide comprehensive ENT care within an integrated clinic while leading teaching activities alongside one of the nation's oldest residency programs. Key responsibilities include delivering patient care, mentoring medical residents, and contributing to the department's educational mission. The position offers a genuine academic environment with opportunities for professional growth and a healthy work-life balance. The role is based in a modern suburban setting with convenient access to the city's vibrant cultural and culinary scene, allowing for a short commute to the downtown campus.

The AVP, Portfolio Credit Manager role supports credit risk management for Travel Cobrand portfolios within the Credit department. Key responsibilities include analyzing large data sets to identify and manage consumer credit risk, preparing client-facing presentations to drive informed decisions, and collaborating cross-functionally to balance portfolio growth with safety and soundness. The position appeals to candidates seeking a collaborative environment with a focus on inclusive culture and professional growth. The work arrangement offers flexibility to work from home near a designated hub or from an office, with required in-person attendance for meetings and events, alongside occasional business travel.

The AVP, Portfolio Credit Manager role supports credit risk management for Travel Cobrand portfolios within the Credit department. Key responsibilities include analyzing large data sets to identify and manage consumer credit risk, preparing client-facing presentations to drive strategic decisions, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and prudent growth. The position appeals to candidates seeking a collaborative environment with a strong focus on inclusive culture and professional development. The work arrangement offers flexibility to work from home near a designated hub or from an office, with required in-person attendance for meetings and training, alongside occasional business travel.

The VP, HR - Customer Service role leads the US Hub HR team while partnering with global teams in India and the Philippines to support customer service initiatives. Key responsibilities include driving strategic workforce planning, overseeing talent management and succession planning, and acting as a change agent to align organizational culture with business goals. The position requires managing complex employee relations and ensuring compliance with employment laws. This opportunity appeals to leaders seeking to influence culture within a large financial services organization, offering a hybrid work arrangement that combines remote flexibility with periodic in-person engagement at local hubs. The role emphasizes professional growth through high-impact strategic projects and collaboration across a diverse, matrixed environment.

The Vice President, Solution Architect role in Marketing Engineering leads the design and implementation of scalable, high-availability integrations across marketing and SaaS platforms. Key responsibilities include developing microservices with AI capabilities, managing Martech applications, and guiding Agile teams through the full software lifecycle. The position emphasizes mentoring engineering leaders, defining future-state architecture, and ensuring compliance with security standards. This opportunity appeals to candidates seeking a hands-on leadership role within an inclusive culture that values continuous learning and innovation. The work arrangement offers flexibility to work remotely near a hub or from an office, with occasional travel required for meetings and training.

This senior leadership role within the Technology & Operations team focuses on designing and architecting scalable Java-based platforms that support billions of financial transactions. The position involves leading development teams to implement secure solutions using encryption standards like RSA and AES, while establishing continuous integration and delivery pipelines for cloud-native environments. Key responsibilities include collaborating with product management to drive rapid innovation, mentoring staff on agile methodologies, and ensuring system resiliency across global locations. The opportunity is appealing for its focus on defining the future of financial technology within an inclusive culture that values individual growth. The work arrangement offers flexibility to operate from home near a local hub or from an office, with occasional travel required for business engagements.

This role serves as an AVP, Digital Buy within Synchrony's marketing and product team, focusing on the digital acquisition and checkout experience for a global consumer base. The position involves leading the end-to-end feature development cycle using Scaled Agile methodologies, prioritizing backlogs, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define product requirements and roadmaps. Key responsibilities include managing user acceptance testing, partnering with UX teams to optimize digital interfaces, and ensuring all deliverables meet compliance and accessibility standards. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from home near a designated hub while maintaining in-person engagement for team activities. It is appealing for its opportunity to drive innovation in consumer finance, work within an inclusive culture that values diverse voices, and lead high-impact projects in a dynamic, matrixed environment.