Strategy Specialist

Alastair LLP; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative research and technology firm in London seeks a Strategy Specialist to drive strategic alignment and effective delivery. The role involves analyzing trends, facilitating stakeholders, and managing change management programmes in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have consulting experience and a strong financial services background.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Annual discretionary bonus

Lunch provided

30 days’ annual leave

9% company pension contributions

Informal dress code

Comprehensive healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly company events

Qualifications

• Experience in a strategy consulting setting, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze external trends and provide recommendations.
• Facilitate senior stakeholders to co-create a three-year vision.
• Manage and lead change management programmes.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

2.1 degree or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near-infinite compute power at your fingertips?

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible, and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.

This role is based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 – in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.

The role

As a Strategy Specialist in our Strategic Planning Office (SPO), you will help shape the short- and long-term priorities of the business, driving effective delivery and supporting strategic alignment across a leading quantitative research and technology firm.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

1. Analyzing external trends to determine their impact on the business and providing recommendations as part of long-range planning.
2. Facilitating senior stakeholders to co-create a three-year vision for both business unit and functional plans.
3. Working through unstructured and ambiguous problems, adapting industry frameworks to fit G-Research use cases, and developing and delivering concrete actions to drive progress.
4. Acting as an advisor and coach to senior stakeholders.
5. Working closely with business and programme managers to define short-term goals.
6. Designing and continuously improving governance forums to ensure they are fit for purpose to deliver long- and short-term plans.
7. Managing and leading challenging change management programmes, effectively navigating stakeholder dynamics and business problems.
8. Learning and iterating quickly, grasping complex concepts, and supporting teams in navigating planning, delivery, and change management.
9. Coordinating the design and delivery of the Quarterly Business Review (QBR).

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrable experience in a strategy consulting setting, preferably in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Financial services background with a solid understanding of financial markets.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with C-Suite stakeholders.
• Ability to distill ambiguous problems into simple approaches and actions.
• A creative and curious mindset with a desire to continuously improve every aspect of how we work and think outside of the box.
• Strong academic credentials, including a minimum 2.1 degree or equivalent.

Why should you apply?

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus.
• Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar.
• 30 days’ annual leave.
• 9% company pension contributions.
• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance.
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Monthly company events.

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know in the relevant section.

About Us

At G-Research, we are passionate about the intersection of finance, technology, and the future.

We offer a dynamic, flexible, and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.

We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in our collaborative working environment.