Director, Strategy & Operations — Hybrid, Unlimited PTO

Finastra; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid working

Voting time off

Wellbeing program

Insurance & retirement

Job summary

Finastra in the United Kingdom seeks a senior Strategy & Operations professional to partner with the Chief of Staff and the Universal Banking leadership team. You will translate strategy into clear plans, drive governance, reporting, and major transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with leadership priorities.

Leading the development of business reviews, LT discussions, and executive materials, you will enable decision-making and provide trusted performance insights while shaping delivery

Qualifications

• Strong executive-level communication, analytical, and synthesis skills.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and drive execution in complex environments.
• Experience leading teams and developing talent in matrixed organisations.
• Experience in financial services, banking technology, enterprise software, or regulated environments is strongly preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operationalise Universal Banking strategy, priorities, and LT objectives.
• Coordinate development of strategic and operational plans across the business.
• Drive monthly and quarterly business reporting with timely, accurate insight.
• Evolve governance, reporting processes, dashboards, KPIs, and material for leadership.

Skills

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Synthesis skills

Senior leadership collaboration

Team leadership

Financial services experience

Job description

Finastra in the United Kingdom seeks a senior Strategy & Operations professional to partner with the Chief of Staff and the Universal Banking leadership team. You will translate strategy into clear plans, drive governance, reporting, and major transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with leadership priorities.

Leading the development of business reviews, LT discussions, and executive materials, you will enable decision-making and provide trusted performance insights while shaping delivery