What will you contribute?
The Corporate Strategy Director will be an important contributor to Finastra’s Corporate Strategy mandate in providing support for planning and execution of major strategic initiatives and activities. The candidate will work with a broad range of individuals including senior management, functional groups, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and outside advisors and consultants.
Strategic initiatives will often span the organization and require coordination across a number of business units and functional groups to ensure clarity of scope and desired outcomes. The role will also provide targeted support for corporate development activities, including assessment of strategic synergies and initial due diligence.
The role will also provide some programmatic support for Finastra’s ESG programme – a critical element of Finastra’s overall strategy and key driver of Finastra’s culture.
The successful candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to work in an agile manner in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as a member of a team.
The role reports into the SVP of Strategy, ESG and Chief of Staff.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the development and implementation of the corporate-level strategic plan and vision in close collaboration with the CEO and SVP of Strategy, ESG, and Chief of Staff
* Provide analytical and research support for any corporate-level and Business Unit strategic initiatives the Corporate Strategy team undertakes. This may include, but is not limited to:
* Assessment of industry trends and market developments
* Competitor research and analysis
* Financial modelling and business case analysis
* Other ad-hoc research or analysis required
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic projects and initiatives, including gathering data, soliciting input on findings, and gaining support for conclusions/recommendations
* Develop and maintain relationships with key senior stakeholders, including Finastra’s ELT
* Provide program management support to key strategic initiatives (including Finastra’s ESG programme), which may include but is not limited to:
* Creating and managing timelines (across multiple overlapping projects / initiatives)
* Identifying and resolving issues, risks, and barriers
* Communicating project status to relevant senior stakeholders
* Providing delivery support for elements of the initiatives on a limited, ad-hoc basis
* Cultivate a thorough knowledge of the Finastra product portfolio and services
* Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the FinTech industry, as well as companies, technologies, and new markets of interest to Finastra
* Provide bespoke support for CEO-level projects and discussions with the Board and external stakeholders
Skills & Experience:
* 5 years of experience, of which 2-3 years in a top tier consulting firm
* Experience in software and/or financial services
* Ability to think strategically, work with complex data and information and present findings, issues and recommendations in a clear and concise manner
* Experience working on sustainability /ESG topics is preferred
* Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
* Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
* Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of a business