Insight-Driven Strategic Planning Director (EMEA)

SMBC Group

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive paid leave

Private medical insurance

Learning & development opportunities

Diversité et inclusion support

Job summary

SMBC Group is seeking a senior strategist to lead competitive intelligence and strategic analysis across the EMEA region. You will synthesize public disclosures and internal data to inform management decisions, identify growth opportunities, and support portfolio strategies.

Collaboration with CEO, CSO, and finance teams is essential, with a focus on rigorous, clear insights. The role requires strong numerical skills, experience in financial institutions, and the ability to present complex

Qualifications

Experience in competitive intelligence function in large financial institutions.
Strong numerical, financial, statistics and logical thinking skills.
Effective presentation and writing skills.
Experience in multi-cultural environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth analysis of publicly disclosed materials across peer institutions.
Expand coverage to non-bank financial institutions and ecosystem players.
Track AI adoption trends and digital transformation across peers.
Build benchmarking frameworks covering financial, strategic, and operational metrics.
Translate competitive analysis into actionable insights for senior management.