Head of Group Strategy

Bendigobank; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible work options

Job summary

Bendigo Bank is seeking an experienced Head of Group Strategy to own the 2030 strategy, lead a high-performing team, and partner with the Executive team and Board to deliver sustainable, long-term growth. Reporting to the General Manager, Group Strategy, you will translate ambitious plans into actionable roadmaps and collaborate across the Organisation to enable strategic execution.

This premier enterprise leadership role requires deep banking experience, strong stakeholder influence, and the

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Tier 1 management consulting or in-house corporate strategy.
• Deep understanding of the Australian banking regulatory environment and product economics.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge senior executives and Board members.
• Experience bridging corporate strategy with delivery through transformation/PMO functions.
• Post-graduate qualifications (MBA/CFA) highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refinement of the 2030 enterprise strategy across the Bank.
• Partner with the Group Transformation Office to align strategic priorities with execution.
• Coordinate annual corporate strategic planning cycles across Retail, Business Banking, Technology and Operations.
• Coach and develop a high‑calibre strategy team of Senior Managers and Analysts.
• Monitor competitive intelligence, regulatory developments and growth options for the Bank.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive presence

Stakeholder engagement

Financial services knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor in Business/Commerce/Economics/Finance

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

Shape the future of one of Australia's leading financial institutions. As Head of Group Strategy at Bendigo Bank, you will drive our 2030 strategic agenda, lead high-performing teams, and partner directly with the Executive team and Board to deliver sustainable, long-term growth.

We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

At Bendigo Bank, our purpose is to feed into the prosperity of our customers and communities. With national scale, a multi-brand portfolio, and a deeply loyal customer base, we are executing a disciplined agenda to deliver competitive returns, modernise our operations, and foster sustainable growth across Australia.

Joining Bendigo Bank means leading at an enterprise level where your strategic insight directly influences our trajectory, governance, and commercial success.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, Group Strategy, the Head of Group Strategy is an enterprise leadership role responsible for orchestrating the Bank's overarching strategic vision, corporate planning cycles, and portfolio prioritisation.

In this role, you will take ownership of the Bank’s 2030 Strategy, translating high‑level enterprise ambitions into actionable, commercially grounded strategic roadmaps. Working at the intersection of long‑term vision and operational delivery, you will forge an integral partnership with the Group Transformation Office to ensure seamless alignment between strategic intent and execution capability.

This is a premier opportunity for an established senior strategy professional or management consulting alumnus within banking and financial services who is ready to step into an influential, career-defining enterprise leadership position.

You’ll get to:

• Lead the ongoing development and refinement of our 2030 enterprise strategy, navigating industry headwinds, macroeconomic shifts, and competitive dynamics.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, preparing high‑calibre strategic papers, market analyses, and commercial recommendations.
• Partner closely with the Group Transformation Office to ensure the Bank’s strategic priorities and investment portfolio directly inform major change programmes and capital allocation.
• Orchestrate the annual corporate strategic planning cycle, working across business units (Retail, Business Banking, Technology, and Operations) to establish clear accountability and measurable performance metrics.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing strategy team comprising Senior Managers and Strategy & Performance Analysts, fostering commercial acumen, analytical rigour, and structured problem‑solving.
• Monitor competitive intelligence, regulatory developments, emerging fintech models, and M&A/partnership opportunities to inform future‑state growth options.

About You

We are seeking an ambitious, analytically rigorous, and commercially astute leader with an established track record within Australian banking and financial services.

What you’ll bring:

• Significant experience gained within a Tier 1 management consultancy (focusing on Financial Services/Banking) or within an in‑house corporate strategy, corporate development, or transformation function at a major bank or financial institution.
• Deep understanding of the Australian banking landscape, including prudential and regulatory environments, banking balance sheets, capital management, and retail/commercial product economics.
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and challenge senior executives and Board members, with top‑tier executive presence and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience bridging corporate strategy with delivery, particularly working alongside transformation or PMO functions to govern strategic execution.
• A strong track record of coaching, developing, and leading high‑calibre strategy professionals and analysts, setting high standards of delivery.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline. A post‑graduate qualification (e.g., MBA, CFA) is highly regarded.

Why Us?

You’ll be joining a small but mighty team of passionate and collaborative strategic thinkers. This is a unique opportunity to take on a highly visible role where your work will have a direct and tangible impact on executive‑level decision‑making and the long‑term success of the Bank. If you are looking to elevate your career in a truly impactful role within the strategy space, we would love to hear from you.

This role can be based in Adelaide, Bendigo, or Melbourne locations. We offer flexible work options that put our people first, working in a hybrid model with a minimum local Head Office attendance requirement determined by your Leader, to find a rhythm that works best for you and your team. We believe that coming into the office some of the time is the best way to learn, stay connected and collaborate effectively, especially for key activities like team days, 1:1s, and town halls.

• Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.
• Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse every day.
• Want career opportunity AND flexibility? Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand.

You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life.
• Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members.

We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you.

Applications close 21 October. Please note shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date.

At Bendigo and Adelaide Bank we believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.