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Director Corporate Strategy
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What will you contribute?
The Corporate Strategy Director will be an important contributor to Finastra’s Corporate Strategy mandate in providing support for planning and execution of major strategic initiatives and activities. The candidate will work with a broad range of individuals including senior management, functional groups, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and outside advisors and consultants.
Strategic initiatives will often span the organization and require coordination across a number of business units and functional groups to ensure clarity of scope and desired outcomes. The role will also provide targeted support for corporate development activities, including assessment of strategic synergies and initial due diligence.
The role will also provide some programmatic support for Finastra’s ESG programme – a critical element of Finastra’s overall strategy and key driver of Finastra’s culture.
The successful candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to work in an agile manner in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as a member of a team.
The role reports into the SVP of Strategy, ESG and Chief of Staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and implementation of the corporate-level strategic plan and vision in close collaboration with the CEO and SVP of Strategy, ESG, and Chief of Staff
- Provide analytical and research support for any corporate-level and Business Unit strategic initiatives the Corporate Strategy team undertakes. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Assessment of industry trends and market developments
- Competitor research and analysis
- Financial modelling and business case analysis
- Other ad-hoc research or analysis required
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic projects and initiatives, including gathering data, soliciting input on findings, and gaining support for conclusions/recommendations
- Develop and maintain relationships with key senior stakeholders, including Finastra’s ELT
- Provide program management support to key strategic initiatives (including Finastra’s ESG programme), which may include but is not limited to:
- Creating and managing timelines (across multiple overlapping projects / initiatives)
- Identifying and resolving issues, risks, and barriers
- Communicating project status to relevant senior stakeholders
- Providing delivery support for elements of the initiatives on a limited, ad-hoc basis
- Cultivate a thorough knowledge of the Finastra product portfolio and services
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the FinTech industry, as well as companies, technologies, and new markets of interest to Finastra
- Provide bespoke support for CEO-level projects and discussions with the Board and external stakeholders
Skills & Experience:
- 5 years of experience, of which 2-3 years in a top tier consulting firm
- Experience in software and/or financial services
- Ability to think strategically, work with complex data and information and present findings, issues and recommendations in a clear and concise manner
- Experience working on sustainability /ESG topics is preferred
- Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of a business
Corporate Strategy Economist
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ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, it is the leading supplier of quality steel products in all major steel end markets. ArcelorMittal is present in 60 countries and has an industrial footprint in 18 countries.
The challenges are enormous and the opportunities even greater. We are looking for an intelligent, tenaciously curious, diligent, self-starter to join our Corporate Strategy team as soon as possible.
The role
The Corporate Strategy team at ArcelorMittal is tasked with developing and maintaining a robust view of the steel industry, its core drivers of profitability and their evolution, and leveraging this to support strategic decisions at both the Group and business unit level.
As a Corporate Strategy Economist , you will work with the team to shape and support both the fundamental analysis of underlying trends of the industry, including macro-economic analysis, and to leverage our knowledge base to support projects and strategic initiatives across the Group. Specifically, you will be engaged in internal and external research and analysis, and engaging with the businesses on key assumptions for business and strategic planning. You will support strategy formulation, working with cross functional teams across business units and other corporate functions departments (especially Group Finance, IR, and M&A).
Education / Experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Science or Engineering (required).
- Masters in Economics and/or other Sciences strongly preferred.
- Circa three years’ experience in strategy and/or consulting roles, with metals and mining or industrial exposure advantageous.
Key attributes
- Analytical, open-minded, curious and inquisitive, with excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Resilient, resourceful, and energetic
- Self-motivated and results driven, able to develop and drive structured analysis and synthesise to key conclusions
- Comfortable working in collaborative, flexible fast changing environment
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills, able to effectively interface with partners at various levels of the organisation, from individual contributors to senior executives
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership and accountability
- Fluent in English. Foreign language competency advantageous. Experience studying/working abroad is a plus
- Experience with using Economic databases (e.g. IMF or private database such as Oxford Economics and Haver Analytics)
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, Power Point; database management and programming skills advantageous
What we offer
In joining ArcelorMittal, you will enjoy:
- Being part of the world's leading steel and mining company, leading the industry on decarbonisation
- A competitive salary along with incentivised bonus, pension plan and healthcare scheme
- Career development, technical and management trainings to support your leadership ambitions
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities to grow within ArcelorMittal and shape our growth strategy
Corporate Strategy Associate
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ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, it is the leading supplier of quality steel products in all major steel end markets. ArcelorMittal is present in 60 countries and has an industrial footprint in 18 countries.
The challenges are enormous and the opportunities even greater. We are looking for an intelligent, tenaciously curious, diligent, self-starter to join our Corporate Strategy team as soon as possible.
The role
The Corporate Strategy team at ArcelorMittal is tasked with developing and maintaining a robust view of the steel industry, its core drivers of profitability and their evolution, and leveraging this to support strategic decisions at both the Group and business unit level.
This includes understanding clean energy trends, policy landscape and technology changes that will drive decarbonisation. It also entails shaping business decisions to ensure ArcelorMittal successfully leads the steel industry into carbon neutral steelmaking while maintaining a robust platform for profitable growth geographically and up and down the entire steel industry value chain.
As a Corporate Strategy Associate , you will work with the team to shape and support both the fundamental analysis of underlying trends of the industry, including decarbonisation, and to leverage our knowledge base to support projects and strategic initiatives across the Group. Specifically, you will be engaged in internal and external research and analysis, and engaging with the businesses on key strategic projects and processes.You will support strategy formulation, working with cross functional teams across business units and other corporate functions departments (especially Group Finance, IR, and M&A).
Education / Experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Economics.
- MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
- minimum of 5 years of experience in operations, strategy and/or consulting roles, with metals and mining or industrial exposure preferred.
- Experience in application of strategic and microeconomic models advantageous.
Key attributes
- Analytical, open-minded, curious and inquisitive, with excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Resilient, resourceful, and energetic
- Self-motivated and results driven, able to develop and drive structured analysis and synthesise work
- Comfortable working in collaborative, flexible fast changing environment
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills, able to effectively interface with partners at various levels of the organisation, from individual contributors to senior executives
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership and accountability
- Fluent in English. Foreign language competency advantageous. Experience studying/working abroad is a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, Power Point; database management and programming skills advantageous
What we offer
In joining ArcelorMittal, you will enjoy:
- Being part of the world's leading steel and mining company, leading the industry on decarbonisation
- A competitive salary along with incentivised bonus, pension plan and healthcare scheme
- Career development, technical and management trainings to support your leadership ambitions
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities to grow within ArcelorMittal and shape our growth strategy
Corporate Strategy Associate
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ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, it is the leading supplier of quality steel products in all major steel end markets. ArcelorMittal is present in 60 countries and has an industrial footprint in 18 countries.
The challenges are enormous and the opportunities even greater. We are looking for an intelligent, tenaciously curious, diligent, self-starter to join our Corporate Strategy team as soon as possible.
The role
The Corporate Strategy team at ArcelorMittal is tasked with developing and maintaining a robust view of the steel industry, its core drivers of profitability and their evolution, and leveraging this to support strategic decisions at both the Group and business unit level.
This includes understanding clean energy trends, policy landscape and technology changes that will drive decarbonisation. It also entails shaping business decisions to ensure ArcelorMittal successfully leads the steel industry into carbon neutral steelmaking while maintaining a robust platform for profitable growth geographically and up and down the entire steel industry value chain.
As a Corporate Strategy Associate , you will work with the team to shape and support both the fundamental analysis of underlying trends of the industry, including decarbonisation, and to leverage our knowledge base to support projects and strategic initiatives across the Group. Specifically, you will be engaged in internal and external research and analysis, and engaging with the businesses on key strategic projects and processes.You will support strategy formulation, working with cross functional teams across business units and other corporate functions departments (especially Group Finance, IR, and M&A).
Education / Experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Economics.
- MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
- minimum of 5 years of experience in operations, strategy and/or consulting roles, with metals and mining or industrial exposure preferred.
- Experience in application of strategic and microeconomic models advantageous.
Key attributes
- Analytical, open-minded, curious and inquisitive, with excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Resilient, resourceful, and energetic
- Self-motivated and results driven, able to develop and drive structured analysis and synthesise work
- Comfortable working in collaborative, flexible fast changing environment
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills, able to effectively interface with partners at various levels of the organisation, from individual contributors to senior executives
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership and accountability
- Fluent in English. Foreign language competency advantageous. Experience studying/working abroad is a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, Power Point; database management and programming skills advantageous
What we offer
In joining ArcelorMittal, you will enjoy:
- Being part of the world's leading steel and mining company, leading the industry on decarbonisation
- A competitive salary along with incentivised bonus, pension plan and healthcare scheme
- Career development, technical and management trainings to support your leadership ambitions
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities to grow within ArcelorMittal and shape our growth strategy
Corporate Strategy Economist
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Job Description
ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, it is the leading supplier of quality steel products in all major steel end markets. ArcelorMittal is present in 60 countries and has an industrial footprint in 18 countries.
The challenges are enormous and the opportunities even greater. We are looking for an intelligent, tenaciously curious, diligent, self-starter to join our Corporate Strategy team as soon as possible.
The role
The Corporate Strategy team at ArcelorMittal is tasked with developing and maintaining a robust view of the steel industry, its core drivers of profitability and their evolution, and leveraging this to support strategic decisions at both the Group and business unit level.
As a Corporate Strategy Economist , you will work with the team to shape and support both the fundamental analysis of underlying trends of the industry, including macro-economic analysis, and to leverage our knowledge base to support projects and strategic initiatives across the Group. Specifically, you will be engaged in internal and external research and analysis, and engaging with the businesses on key assumptions for business and strategic planning. You will support strategy formulation, working with cross functional teams across business units and other corporate functions departments (especially Group Finance, IR, and M&A).
Education / Experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Science or Engineering (required).
- Masters in Economics and/or other Sciences strongly preferred.
- Circa three years’ experience in strategy and/or consulting roles, with metals and mining or industrial exposure advantageous.
Key attributes
- Analytical, open-minded, curious and inquisitive, with excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Resilient, resourceful, and energetic
- Self-motivated and results driven, able to develop and drive structured analysis and synthesise to key conclusions
- Comfortable working in collaborative, flexible fast changing environment
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills, able to effectively interface with partners at various levels of the organisation, from individual contributors to senior executives
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership and accountability
- Fluent in English. Foreign language competency advantageous. Experience studying/working abroad is a plus
- Experience with using Economic databases (e.g. IMF or private database such as Oxford Economics and Haver Analytics)
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, Power Point; database management and programming skills advantageous
What we offer
In joining ArcelorMittal, you will enjoy:
- Being part of the world's leading steel and mining company, leading the industry on decarbonisation
- A competitive salary along with incentivised bonus, pension plan and healthcare scheme
- Career development, technical and management trainings to support your leadership ambitions
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities to grow within ArcelorMittal and shape our growth strategy
Director Corporate Strategy
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What will you contribute?
The Corporate Strategy Director will be an important contributor to Finastra’s Corporate Strategy mandate in providing support for planning and execution of major strategic initiatives and activities. The candidate will work with a broad range of individuals including senior management, functional groups, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and outside advisors and consultants.
Strategic initiatives will often span the organization and require coordination across a number of business units and functional groups to ensure clarity of scope and desired outcomes. The role will also provide targeted support for corporate development activities, including assessment of strategic synergies and initial due diligence.
The role will also provide some programmatic support for Finastra’s ESG programme – a critical element of Finastra’s overall strategy and key driver of Finastra’s culture.
The successful candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to work in an agile manner in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as a member of a team.
The role reports into the SVP of Strategy, ESG and Chief of Staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and implementation of the corporate-level strategic plan and vision in close collaboration with the CEO and SVP of Strategy, ESG, and Chief of Staff
- Provide analytical and research support for any corporate-level and Business Unit strategic initiatives the Corporate Strategy team undertakes. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Assessment of industry trends and market developments
- Competitor research and analysis
- Financial modelling and business case analysis
- Other ad-hoc research or analysis required
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic projects and initiatives, including gathering data, soliciting input on findings, and gaining support for conclusions/recommendations
- Develop and maintain relationships with key senior stakeholders, including Finastra’s ELT
- Provide program management support to key strategic initiatives (including Finastra’s ESG programme), which may include but is not limited to:
- Creating and managing timelines (across multiple overlapping projects / initiatives)
- Identifying and resolving issues, risks, and barriers
- Communicating project status to relevant senior stakeholders
- Providing delivery support for elements of the initiatives on a limited, ad-hoc basis
- Cultivate a thorough knowledge of the Finastra product portfolio and services
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the FinTech industry, as well as companies, technologies, and new markets of interest to Finastra
- Provide bespoke support for CEO-level projects and discussions with the Board and external stakeholders
Skills & Experience:
- 5 years of experience, of which 2-3 years in a top tier consulting firm
- Experience in software and/or financial services
- Ability to think strategically, work with complex data and information and present findings, issues and recommendations in a clear and concise manner
- Experience working on sustainability /ESG topics is preferred
- Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of a business
Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Strategy
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Conduct in-depth variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
- Support the annual budgeting process and periodic re-forecasting.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
- Evaluate the financial feasibility of new projects, investments, and business initiatives.
- Prepare financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and provide support.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in financial analysis.
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field; MBA or professional certification (CFA, ACCA) is a strong plus.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a similar role.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.
- Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
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Remote Head of Corporate Strategy
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As a remote leader, you will be expected to collaborate effectively with senior leadership across various departments and geographies, utilising digital collaboration tools to their fullest. This involves leading strategic planning processes, developing business cases for new ventures, and monitoring the implementation of strategic initiatives. A deep understanding of various industries and business models, coupled with excellent communication and influencing skills, is crucial.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and refining the company's overall corporate strategy and vision.
- Identifying and evaluating potential growth opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
- Conducting in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments.
- Developing robust financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives.
- Collaborating with executive leadership and department heads to align strategic goals.
- Monitoring the implementation of strategic plans and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Advising the executive team on strategic challenges and opportunities.
- Leading cross-functional teams on strategic projects and initiatives.
- Preparing presentations and reports for the board of directors and senior management.
- Fostering a culture of strategic thinking throughout the organisation.
- Managing external consultants and research partners when required.
- Staying abreast of emerging business models and disruptive technologies.
- Driving strategic initiatives that enhance competitive advantage and profitability.
Senior Project Manager, Corporate Strategy
Posted 11 days ago
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of strategic corporate projects.
- Developing detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, resources, budget, and timelines.
- Managing project teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identifying and mitigating project risks and issues, developing contingency plans.
- Monitoring project progress against key milestones and KPIs, reporting on status to stakeholders.
- Ensuring adherence to project management methodologies and best practices.
- Managing stakeholder expectations and building strong working relationships across departments.
- Facilitating project reviews and conducting post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, with a PMP or PRINCE2 certification highly desirable. A minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on strategic or corporate initiatives, is required. Proven experience in managing multiple concurrent projects with significant budgets and cross-functional teams is essential. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are paramount. You should be adept at stakeholder management, change management, and possess a thorough understanding of business strategy and operations. Experience working within a corporate environment and a commitment to an office-based role in Edinburgh are necessary.
Analyst, Corporate Strategy Market & Competitive Intelligence
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**Job Title:** Analyst, Corporate Strategy Market and Competitive Intelligence
**Location:** London, UK - Hybrid (50% of working time at the office)
**Employment Type:** Full-time permanent
**The job**
The Corporate Strategy & Planning team plays a central role in driving AVEVA's growth by developing and guiding the overall direction and success of our organisation. The team's primary purpose is to develop strategies, conduct business analysis for executive decisions, and operationalise mechanisms that help AVEVA to achieve our long-term objectives.
We are seeking a strategic and analytical Market and Competitive Intelligence Analyst to join our team and drive our intelligence initiatives.
**Key responsibilities**
You will be gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing competitive intelligence to inform strategic business decisions and maintain our competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Intelligence gathering and analysis
+ Conduct comprehensive competitive landscape assessments and market research
+ Monitor competitor activities, technology launches, go-to-market approach, pricing strategies, and market positioning
+ Analyze competitor financial performance, organizational changes, partnerships, acquisitions, divestures and strategic initiatives
+ Track industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies that impact competitive landscape
+ Examine data to identify patterns, trends, and strategic implications
Strategic insights and reporting
+ Build comprehensive profiles for each major market player, refreshed annually
+ Support Quarterly Competitive Benchmark including competitive analysis reports and executive briefings
+ Develop early warning systems for competitive threats and market disruptions
+ Support annual 5-year Strategic Planning with intelligence inputs
+ Support ad-hoc data requests approximately 3 - 5 per month
Cross-functional collaboration
+ Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Strategy teams to leverage internal competitive insights, identify intelligence needs, and provide targeted support via the market and competitive intelligence community of practice
+ Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure ethical intelligence gathering and sharing practices
+ Work with data analytics teams to leverage advanced analytics and AI tools for competitive insights
Intelligence program management
+ Contribute to market and competitive intelligence methodologies and best practices refinement
+ Respond to user inquiries and incorporate feedback to optimize intelligence tools and databases
+ Educate internal stakeholders on intelligence tools and insights
**Essential requirements**
+ 5+ years of experience in competitive intelligence, market research, or business analysis in an industrial B2B environment
+ Knowledge of research methodologies and statistical analysis
+ Experience with competitive intelligence tools and platforms (e.g., Alphasense, Crayon, Klue, Kompyte, SEMrush)
+ Familiarity with web scraping tools and automated monitoring systems
+ Proficient in business intelligence and Power BI visualization tools
+ High ethical standards and understanding of legal boundaries in intelligence gathering and sharing
+ Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
+ Strong written and presentation skills with attention to detail
+ Ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously and adapt successfully in a lean, fast-paced environment
+ Professional certification in competitive intelligence (e.g., SCIP, CIP)
+ Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
**The right candidate will have:**
+ Consultative approach to dive deeply into ambiguity, then rapidly frame and problem-solve.
+ Entrepreneurial temperament to roll up the sleeves and be resourceful as this is a lean team.
+ Demonstrated agility to work with geographically dispersed teams while managing dynamic and urgent issues.
**_Note:_** _2 redacted work samples required for submission, after candidate passes the 1st round of interviews._
Find out more: Benefits include:**
Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus