Managing Director – Strategy, Analytics

Navient

Managing Director leading corporate finance strategic initiatives and analytical efforts. Collaborating across Treasury, Capital Markets, and Investor Relations in a hybrid role based in Herndon, VA.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end execution of high-impact corporate finance initiatives including funding strategy, capital structure optimization, and strategic transactions.
Develop analytical frameworks supporting capital allocation, funding strategy, valuation, and performance measurement.
Support securitization, unsecured funding, liquidity planning, and scenario analysis.
Establish governance frameworks, manage timelines, track risks, and ensure delivery against objectives.
Drive coordination across Treasury, IR, FP&A, Capital Markets, and business teams.
Support development of materials for ALCO, Board, and investor communications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field (MBA preferred)
12+ years of experience in corporate finance, capital markets, or strategic finance
Deep expertise in securitization, unsecured funding, and liquidity strategy
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence in a matrixed environment and operate with high degree of autonomy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off that begins accruing on Day 1, plus My Day and paid company holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents, with access to health advocacy support.
A 401(k) plan with employer match to support long‑term financial security.
Company‑paid basic life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resources, including digital health and chronic‑condition support.
Family planning resources.
Pet insurance.
Learning, development, and career growth opportunities through tuition reimbursement and our e-learning platform.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingvaluationanalytical frameworkscapital allocationfunding strategyliquidity planningscenario analysissecuritizationunsecured fundingperformance measurement

Soft Skills

leadershipexecutive communicationstakeholder managementinfluencecross-functional collaborationautonomyrisk managementgovernancecoordinationtimelines management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in EconomicsMBA