Chief Strategy Officer

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation. The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a new role that will be a member of the Executive Team reporting to the CEO. This role will be responsible for leading the development and execution of corporate strategies that drive growth and diversification for Seneca Holdings. The CSO will also work closely with other team members to support the Seneca Nation Business Council, which will require fostering strong, trust-based relationships with Seneca Nation leadership. The ideal candidate will serve as a consultative resource to each business line within Seneca Holdings, providing guidance on strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with the organization’s long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Competitive Strategy Resource for Business Lines:

• Advise and support business line leaders within Seneca Holdings in the development and execution of their individual competitive strategies.
• Provide insights and guidance on market trends, competitive positioning, and operational improvements.
• Support the identification and/or evaluation of potential target companies or areas of capability that will drive growth in existing lines of business.

Corporate Development Strategy:

Lead the refinement of the corporate diversification strategy, including the identification and evaluation of target markets, target companies and/or strategic partnerships that align with Seneca Holdings’ long-term growth objectives. Conduct market analyses, environmental scans, feasibility studies, and target company assessments that will inform strategic decisions regarding target companies and markets.

Support to the Seneca Nation Business Council:

• Become one of the trusted advisors within Seneca Holdings to the Seneca Nation Business Council, which relies on Seneca Holdings for advisory support regarding new business ventures and investments.
• Collaborate closely with the current team supporting the Seneca Nation Business Council, ensuring that strategic initiatives reflect the priorities and values of the Seneca Nation.
• Serve as a bridge between corporate leadership and Seneca Nation stakeholders, facilitating open communication and mutual understanding.

Leadership Attributes:

• Collaborates seamlessly across the organization and demonstrates strong leadership in guiding, developing, and mentoring teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Demonstrates humility with a collaborative approach and a strong capacity for building trust and strong relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders and team members, including Seneca Nation leadership.

• Exhibits exceptional soft skills, including active listening, diplomacy, and the ability to navigate complex organizational and interpersonal dynamics.
• Models the core values of Seneca Holdings: quality, teamwork, integrity, professionalism, and connection.

Qualifications:

At least 10 years of direct experience developing competitive market strategies for a wide variety of businesses, likely through experience at a business strategy consulting firm and/or in-house role at a corporation with a portfolio of businesses. Significant experience working on M&A, including direct experience with evaluating competitive market strategy of potential target companies/industries, due diligence, transaction closing and post-merger integration. Experience developing an analytical and data-driven approach for evaluating industry trends, markets and competitive dynamics. Experience working with sovereign entities or Tribal organizations is preferred but not required; demonstrated success in building trust-based relationships in diverse settings is essential. Proficient in financial modeling, market research and strategic planning tools Advanced degree in business, finance, or a related field required. Experience with federal government contracting would be additive but not required. References required, specifically with respect to development of competitive market strategies.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.