Strategic Planning & Business Development Director

Page Executive; Fatih; On-site; TRY 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive is seeking a Strategic Planning & Business Development Director to shape long-term growth and report to executive leadership. The role involves leading cross-functional strategic initiatives, evaluating new opportunities, and coordinating investor communications within a publicly listed real estate group.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in finance, 10+ years of related experience, and a track record in governance, market analysis, and strategic investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline; a Master's preferred.
• 10+ years in strategic planning, business development, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or related fields.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation methodologies, investment analysis, and corporate finance principles.
• Experience with publicly listed companies, capital markets regulations, and governance frameworks.
• Proven track record in evaluating and executing growth initiatives, investments, partnerships, or M&A.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, and communication skills.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CAIA, or equivalent are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and execution of mid- and long-term strategic plans.
• Monitor market, industry, and competitive developments to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Coordinate strategic planning processes across multiple functions and stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Conduct commercial, financial, and strategic feasibility analyses for investments.
• Manage relationships with investors, analysts, and capital markets stakeholders.
• Oversee investor communications, earnings presentations, and roadshow activities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business development

Financial modelling

Investment analysis

Corporate finance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's in Economics

Job description

• Shape the long-term growth strategy of a publicly listed company.
• Work directly with executive leadership and the Board on high-impact projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, publicly listed real estate organisation with a strong market presence and a long-term growth agenda. The company is focused on sustainable value creation through strategic investments, disciplined portfolio management, strong corporate governance practices, and proactive engagement with investors and stakeholders.

Job Description

Directly reporting to the General Manager and dotted line to the CFO, Strategic Planning & Business Development Director will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the development and execution of the company's mid- and long-term strategic plans.
• Monitoring market, industry, and competitive developments to identify growth opportunities and potential risks.
• Coordinating strategic planning processes across multiple business functions and stakeholders.
• Identifying, evaluating, and executing new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives.
• Conducting commercial, financial, and strategic feasibility analyses for potential investments and projects.
• Managing relationships with investors, analysts, rating agencies, and other capital markets stakeholders.
• Overseeing investor communications, earnings presentations, investor meetings, and roadshow activities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Strategic Planning & Business Development Director should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, business development, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling, valuation methodologies, investment analysis, and corporate finance principles.
• Experience working within publicly listed companies and familiarity with capital markets regulations and corporate governance frameworks.
• Proven track record in evaluating and executing strategic growth initiatives, investments, partnerships, or M&A projects.
• Solid analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CAIA, Capital Markets Licenses, or equivalent qualifications would be considered highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to play a strategic leadership role within a publicly listed organisation.
• Direct exposure to executive management and Board-level decision-making.
• Ownership of strategic growth, business development, and capital markets initiatives.
• Dynamic and intellectually challenging working environment.