Associate Director of Strategy

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Acuity Knowledge Partners Full time

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated Strategy Associate Director with minimum 4 years of relevant experience.

The role will be focused on supporting our Banking industry team, one of the Acuity key industry verticals.

In this role, you be responsible for leading a variety of strategy projects, including strategic planning, market and competitive analysis, and business growth initiatives to ensure the company's long-term success. You will work closely with senior leadership to identify opportunities and support key decision-making processes.

You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining understanding of key industry trends to inform new growth opportunities for the business. You will also work alongside the internal Corporate Development team in prioritizing acquisition strategy and assessing potential targets.

You will be part of the Internal Strategy team and report into the Head of Strategy and will have significant exposure to the company Executive Committee and AKP Shareholders.

If you are a strategic thinker with experience in the Banking industry and a passion for driving business success, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic plans to support company objectives and drive business growth
  • Provide insights on key industry trends and recommendations to senior leadership based on data-driven analysis
  • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments to inform decision-making through data based decisions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Delivery, Technology) to develop business plans and implement and monitor key strategic initiatives
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and assess the effectiveness of identified business strategies.
  • Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and innovative solutions, including tech innovation
  • Lead and manage strategic projects from inception to execution.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations through presentations, reports, and stakeholder meetings

Key Competencies

  • Bachelor's degree from top-tier university; preferably in Business, Finance or a related field (MBA is a plus but not required)
  • A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience in Strategy consulting, either from strategy consultancies or in-house corporate Strategy teams
  • Knowledge and experience of the Banking industry is a requirement
  • Previous exposure to working for Private Equity clients would be an advantage
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience of key strategic analysis workstreams, including market sizing, competitive environment analysis, financial analysis, business plan preparation, due diligence. Ability to interpret complex data and drive strong analytical conclusions. Proficiency in data visualization and business intelligence tools is a plus.
  • Proven ability to project management and cross-functional environment
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced dynamic environment

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package. Eligible to participate in employee share plan
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • The chance to work on impactful and high-visibility projects.
  • The position is based in London with requirement to work from the Central London office 3 days per week (Tuesday and Thursday mandatory, 3rd day flexible)
  • Some travelling to AKP International locations (which includes India, Sri Lanka, China, US and Costa Rica) is required

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