Strategy Office Manager

QNB Sigorta; Fatih; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

QNB Sigorta is seeking a Strategy Office Manager in Istanbul with 10+ years of experience to lead the Strategy Office and own end-to-end high-impact restructuring initiatives. You will oversee a small team while coordinating across functions to ensure disciplined execution of strategic priorities and ambitious transformation programs.

You will work directly with senior leadership, shape strategic agendas, and drive governance, reporting, and change management to achieve milestones and measurable

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, corporate strategy, consulting, or transformation roles.
• Strong background in top-tier consulting, strategy teams, or financial services (banking/insurance preferred).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional strategic and restructuring initiatives.
• Experience working with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development & Execution: Lead annual strategic planning with SLT and ExCo; align KPIs and initiatives; act as internal strategy advisor; monitor industry trends.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Financial modelling

Executive presentation

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional work

Job description

Strategy Office Manager

Experience: 10+ years

Grade: Manager

The Strategy Office is a critical function reporting directly to the CEO, working closely with the Executive Committee to shape and execute the company’s strategic agenda.

This role combines Strategy Office leadership responsibilities with end-to-end ownership of high-impact strategic restructuring and transformation initiatives. The position will lead a small team while acting as a central coordination point across functions, ensuring disciplined execution of strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development & Execution

• Lead the annual strategic planning process in close collaboration with SLT and ExCo
• Ensure alignment of strategic priorities, KPIs, and initiatives across the organization
• Act as an internal strategy advisor, guiding business units on strategic direction and execution
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and market opportunities to inform decision-making

Strategic Projects & Transformation

• Lead and oversee high-impact strategic restructuring and transformation initiatives
• Drive cross-functional programs spanning business, finance, operations, and bancassurance partnerships
• Develop business cases, financial models, and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions
• Identify risks and ensure timely mitigation across initiatives

Governance & Executive Engagement

• Own preparation of Board of Directors and executive-level materials
• Provide structured updates and insights on strategic initiatives and transformation progress
• Ensure effective tracking of milestones, KPIs, and execution discipline

Stakeholder & Change Management

• Act as a central coordination point across Strategy, Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, and external stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to drive alignment and decision-making
• Lead change management efforts to support successful implementation of strategic initiatives

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the Strategy Office team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
• Provide structure, prioritization, and guidance across multiple concurrent initiatives

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, corporate strategy, consulting, or transformation roles
• Strong background in top-tier consulting, strategy teams, or financial services (banking/insurance preferred)
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional strategic and restructuring initiatives
• Experience working closely with senior leadership and executive stakeholders

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and structured problem-solving capabilities
• Solid financial modelling and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder management capabilities

Mindset

• Strategic yet execution-oriented
• High ownership and accountability
• Comfortable operating in complex, matrix environments
• Proactive, resilient, and impact-driven