Corporate Strategy Manager

Lorien; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Corporate Strategy to drive strategic initiatives and market assessments. This role is pivotal in supporting the annual planning cycle and conducting in-depth analyses to inform growth strategies. The ideal candidate will excel in developing business cases and delivering insights to senior leadership. This position offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, global environment, making a significant impact on the organization's strategic direction. If you're an analytical and collaborative individual eager to grow your influence, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate strategy or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual strategic planning cycle across business units.
• Analyze markets and customer needs to inform growth strategies.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Market Analysis

Business Case Development

Stakeholder Management

Job description

The Manager, Corporate Strategy will support key strategic initiatives, market assessments, and growth opportunity analyses across the organization. Working closely with the Director and SVP of Corporate Strategy, this role will be instrumental in developing insights, building business cases, and driving critical elements of the strategic planning process.

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing, analytical, and collaborative individual looking to grow their impact in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Objectives:

• Support the annual strategic planning cycle, collaborating across business units and functions.
• Conduct rigorous market, customer, and competitive analyses to support key growth initiatives.
• Develop strategic frameworks, models, and business cases that drive executive decision-making.
• Support strategic projects related to M&A, partnerships, and new market entry evaluations.
• Deliver clear, concise strategic insights and presentations to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and synthesize data to develop actionable strategic recommendations.
• Analyze markets, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to inform growth strategies.
• Support the development of Board and ExCo materials with clear and insightful storytelling.
• Assist in due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions or strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Product, Technology) to align execution plans with strategy.
• Manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate strategy, strategic consulting, investment banking, or related fields.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Proven experience developing business cases, market assessments, and executive-level presentations.
• Comfort working with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, evolving environment.

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