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Description This role will be onsite at our Columbus, OH, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX or, Houston, TX, locations Summary:The Branch Distribution Market Strategist is responsible for the market planning and execution of initiatives associated with the Banku2019s physical distribution network. Duties and Responsibilities: + This is a key member of the Physical Channels Distribution Strategy Team within Consumer & Regional Banking which drives the strategic initiatives, network optimization, financial analysis, and approval of capital projects supporting the Banksu2019 physical network (Branch and ATM). + Supports or u201cownsu201d dedicated markets according to geographic coverage. + Leads the market planning process, applying Network Optimization methodology, and field-validating all proposed actions. + Act as primary liaison to Region leadership and builds consensus with local markets and key stakeholders. + Drives execution of the Strategic Plan. + Propose, analyze, and initiate all changes to the Branch network including expansions, consolidations, and relocations. + Responsible for assessing the business opportunity and financial justification of all potential branch actions. + Writes business cases and obtains funding for capital projects. + Makes recommendations that will improve Huntingtonu2019s competitive position while achieving our goals for financial performance. + Works with our Corporate Real Estate team to coordinates and formulate site acquisition strategies. + Provides direction on execution/management of the Branch Lease portfolio. + Primary liaison to Region Executive Leadership; responsible for gaining consensus from our local markets and for communication of plans and strategies to key stakeholders. + Manages the Off-Premise ATM portfolio within their respective markets. + Coordinates acquisition of new locations with Real Estate and has sole ownership of the ATM Lease Renewal Process. + Will be expected to manage the pipeline and negotiate renewal terms. + Support M&A opportunities as needed; perform site level due diligence and impact analysis of potential acquisition targets. + Must show demonstrated ability to frame up the question or problem, perform relevant analysis, and succinctly present a recommendation. + Must be able to distill the analysis to the most salient points and u201ctell the story.u201d + Must be comfortable presenting work to an Executive audience on a regular basis. + Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills are required to move projects from planning through execution. + Must be able to manage multiple projects with deadlines and display high attention to detail and financial accuracy. + Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: + Bacheloru2019s Degree in business finance, economics or equivalent + 7+ years of total work experience across planning, business analysis, and execution functions with brick-and-mortar retail preferably in financial services Other: Some travel and light fieldwork are required to