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About the Role

The Corporate Strategy Director will play a key role in supporting the planning, analysis, and execution of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives. These initiatives typically span multiple business units and functions and require strong ownership, pace, and coordination to deliver clearly defined outcomes. This is a hands-on, execution-focused strategy role. It is not a people-management position and does not involve line management. Success requires the ability to work independently, structure ambiguous problems, and deliver high-quality outputs that senior leaders rely on in a fast-paced environment. The role will also provide targeted support to corporate development activity, including strategic fit assessments and early-stage due diligence, and contribute to ESG-related initiatives from a strategy and delivery perspective. Deep ESG subject-matter expertise is not required.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of Finastra’s corporate-level strategy in close collaboration with the CEO and Strategy leadership
Provide rigorous analytical and research support across strategic initiatives, including industry and market trends, competitive analysis, and financial modelling
Develop business cases and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making
Work directly with business units and functional teams to define scope, structure workstreams, and drive delivery of cross-functional initiatives
Provide programme support across multiple concurrent initiatives, including timeline management, identification of risks and dependencies, and progress tracking
Communicate clear, concise updates and insights to senior stakeholders, including ELT members
Support corporate development activity, including strategic fit assessments and early-stage due diligence
Contribute to ESG initiatives as part of the broader corporate strategy, working alongside subject-matter experts as required
Build a strong understanding of Finastra’s products, customers, and strategic priorities
Provide bespoke analytical and delivery support for CEO-level initiatives, Board materials, and external stakeholder discussions

Requirements

Experience gained within a top-tier strategy consulting firm, complemented by broader commercial or industry experience
Experience in software and/or financial services environments
Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and work with complex information
Proven ability to operate as a senior individual contributor, delivering high-quality outputs at pace
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with credibility at senior and ELT level
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take full ownership of deliverables
Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and resilient in a fast-paced environment
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Skills

Strategic thinking
Analytical capability
Problem structuring
Complex information analysis
Independent work
Ownership
Delivery focus
Resilience
Written communication
Verbal communication

Location

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Senior individual contributor

Benefits

Unlimited vacation
Hybrid working arrangements
Paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave
Confidential one-to-one support through Employee Assistance Program
Access to Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups
Monthly wellbeing events and initiatives
Medical insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off for volunteering
Donation-matching opportunities
Involvement in inclusion communities
Access to online learning and accredited courses
Global recognition program
Employee surveys

About the Company

Finastra is a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry.
Our technology powers mission-critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

Equal Opportunity

At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.