Corporate Strategy Director

ERM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Corporate Strategy Director to drive enterprise-wide growth and shape the company’s future direction. You will deliver strategic analyses, oversee the global strategy function, and partner with senior leaders across regions and services to inform executive decisions.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, commercial acumen, and an ability to influence C-suite stakeholders in a complex, matrixed global organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate strategy, strategy consulting, corporate finance, or business transformation.
• Experience in leading global consulting or large multinationals.
• Proven ability to shape corporate strategy, assess markets, review portfolios, and identify growth opportunities.
• Strong financial/commercial acumen with capital allocation and investment analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic analysis and insights informing growth, investment, and performance.
• Establish and scale ERM's global corporate strategy function and operating model.
• Lead market intelligence, competitor analysis, and strategic research initiatives.
• Evaluate capital allocation priorities and strategic investment opportunities.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute enterprise strategy and reporting to Executive Committee and Board.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Engineering

CFA/CA/CIMA (optional)

Tools

AI & analytics platforms

Job description

Why This Role Matters?

Shape the future of a global sustainability consulting leader. As Corporate Strategy Director, your contributions will serve the Executive Committee and Board to drive enterprise-wide growth, inform investment decisions, and generate long-term value. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a strategic thinker who can combine rigorous analysis, commercial acumen, and executive influence to help define ERM's future direction.

Why This Role Matters?

Shape the future of a global sustainability consulting leader. As Corporate Strategy Director, your contributions will serve the Executive Committee and Board to drive enterprise-wide growth, inform investment decisions, and generate long-term value. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a strategic thinker who can combine rigorous analysis, commercial acumen, and executive influence to help define ERM's future direction.

What Your Impact Is?

• Lead the development and evolution of ERM's global corporate strategy capability.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support Executive Committee and Board decision-making.
• Identify growth opportunities, market trends, competitive threats, and investment priorities.
• Drive data-led analysis to improve business performance, profitability, and enterprise value.
• Establish robust strategy frameworks, governance processes, and reporting methodologies.
• Build trusted partnerships with senior leaders across regions, industries, services, finance, and corporate development functions.
• Translate complex business challenges into actionable strategic recommendations and measurable outcomes.

What You'll Bring?

• Required:
  • 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, strategic consulting, corporate finance, or business transformation roles.
  • Strong background within leading global consulting and/or large multinational organizations.
  • Proven experience developing corporate strategies, conducting market assessments, portfolio reviews, and evaluating growth opportunities.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience in capital allocation, investment analysis, and value creation initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success influencing C-suite stakeholders and supporting executive-level decision-making.
  • Experience leading high-performing teams within complex, matrixed, global environments.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Well regarded:
  • MBA, Master's degree, or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
  • Professional certifications such as CFA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent.
  • Experience leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and technology platforms for strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver strategic analysis and insights that inform growth, investment, and business performance decisions.
• Establish and scale ERM's global corporate strategy function and operating model.
• Lead market intelligence, competitor analysis, and strategic research initiatives.
• Conduct commercial, financial, and operational performance assessments to identify value drivers and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate capital allocation priorities and strategic investment opportunities.
• Partner with senior business leaders to support enterprise strategy development and execution.
• Prepare and deliver executive reports, Board presentations, and strategic recommendations.
• Build and enhance market intelligence and knowledge-management capabilities.
• Coach, mentor, and manage local strategy resources while fostering a culture of analytical excellence and collaboration.